The Bateman community is a step closer to a revitalised Goolugatup Heathcote Lowerlands, with stage two of this important foreshore project now underway.
This project is delivering a vibrant riverside space for families, new areas to gather and relax, and a place that recognises and celebrates its deep cultural significance to Noongar people.
Supported by the Cook Labor Government through a $2.35 million Lotterywest grant, the project is transforming an underutilised section of the Swan River foreshore into a place of healing, learning and connection.
What this means for our community
Stage two will deliver new and upgraded facilities the community can enjoy, including:
- New walking paths and landscaped gardens
- A culturally significant Apothecary Healing Garden and welcome space
- Areas for gathering, including a yarning circle and cultural spaces
- Interpretive signage and public art sharing Noongar stories
- Restored wetlands and native vegetation
- New BBQs, shelters, toilets and drinking fountains
- Improved access, parking and connections to the river
These upgrades will create a more accessible, family friendly and welcoming space for people of all ages.
A place of healing and cultural connection
Goolugatup Heathcote is a site of deep cultural importance. The project has been co-designed with Traditional Owners and reflects a place-based approach to reconciliation.
It will showcase Noongar knowledge, history and culture through storytelling, landscape design and shared spaces for learning and reflection.
Delivering for Bateman
This investment is part of a broader commitment to deliver better public open spaces across our community.
With support from the Cook Labor Government and Lotterywest, this project is creating a place where people can come together, connect with Country and enjoy the outdoors.
We are delivering spaces that strengthen our community and will be enjoyed for generations to come.
