Updates
About the Project
Council is committed to recognising and respecting the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. As part of this commitment we are developing an Aboriginal Interpretive Signage Walk (Walk) that will flow along the southern side of Lake Illawarra and connect back Yirran Murru – an Aboriginal Interpretive play space located at Shellharbour Civic Centre.
We would like to acknowledge and respect the local Aboriginal community by sharing and celebrating local stories and history in this new Walk.
There are 4 main themes that will be explored in the signage:
- Creation Stories
- Artefacts and technology
- Dharawal Language
- Native Flora and Fauna
Timeline
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Concept development
Research and rationale reported to Council 13 August 2019.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Consultation
There are a number of ways we are asking for feedback, Let's Chat is only one source.
We will have face to face workshops with Local Aboriginal Committees, Community Groups, Service Providers and Organisations.
All feedback will be used to inform a Council Report due February 2020. The report will make recommendation on the location, theme and sign styles.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Design
The design process will involve content creation, design and location selection.
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Timeline item 4 - active
Manufacture
Content and stylistic designs have been finalised and a contractor has been selected to manufacture the signage. It is anticipated that the signage will be manufactured in 6-8 weeks.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Installation & Opening
Installation and opening times will be determined once the signage has been delivered from the manufacturer. It is anticipated that signage may be installed by January 2024.
Your Ideas
IDEAS WALL
How would you like to see Aboriginal Culture displayed in Shellharbour?
11 November, 2019
Mel Henkelman says:
Signage in prominent places throughout the city as well as artwork from local Aboriginal artists to showcase the local culture and language.
8 November, 2019
richard davis says:
more signage with Aboriginal language , art work local Aboriginal artists,
4 November, 2019
rach28 says:
In terms of sustainability - the indigenous culture knows a great deal about protecting the land and how to work best with it.
31 October, 2019
SafetyCross says:
Actually I wouldn’t. I think the money would be better spent in improving old playground equipment in the Albion Park area.
