Architectural benches and concrete footpaths with architectural sand blasting
Location: Adenia Park, Riverton
Client Parks & Wildlife Services, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions
Duration: January 2018 to March 2018
Contract Type: Lump Sum
The City of Canning collaboratively worked with the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and
Attractions and the Australian Sikh Heritage Association to develop a ‘heritage trail’ at Adenia Park. Adenia Park is very significant to the Australian Sikh community and was the location of the first legal cremations in Western Australia after the Sikh community campaigned for cremation to be legalised. The works contracted to Carey involved an ‘interpretation trail’ which highlighted the history of the Sikh community and provided information about the Whadjuk People and the local environment.
Carey was contracted to complete the works following a competitive tender process.
The scope involved:
- All required earthworks;
- An extension to the existing concrete path to create the new interpretation trail;
- Construction of four interpretation nodes including architectural sandblasting;
- Fabrication and installation of four pre-cast concrete benches with timber inset; and
- Management of potential asbestos contaminated materials.
In addition to creating job opportunities for Indigenous Australians, Carey provided training for young Indigenous students completing their Certificate II in Construction.
This created many learning opportunities for the young students where they were able to have hands-on experience to successfully complete their course.
The official opening was held on the 17 April 2018 which included a Welcome to Country by Whadjuk Elder Marie Taylor, and an address by the Minister of Environment Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC. A specific mention was made regarding Carey’s contribution to the project and more specifically the environmental, cultural and economic benefits provided by the Carey delivery model.
