Waljin Aboriginal Garden

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

01982

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Location

38 Peel Tce Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1998

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Apr 1999	Category 3	Category 3 These places are of interest with built features, but their conservation is not considered to be essential. While retention and conservation is encouraged, significant change and even demolition is an acceptable outcome, though some recording prior to these actions is recommended.9 – Environment and Heritage Conservation Policy – City of Busselton Page 7 of 29

Statement of Significance

It is culturally significant for to the community for its recognition of Nyungar heritage. Interpretative garden indicating the use and value of native plants to the Nyungar.

Physical Description

Formal Garden and bench. The garden comprises a number of concentric circles approximately 20 metres in diameter at the widest point. The circles are alternately planted with native plants and paved to provide access to the central circle via a maze effect. The centre has a seat/platform in the form of a snake. The plants are noted with their respective uses to the Nyungar people.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree/High Degree

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Garden

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	PARK\RESERVE	Park\Reserve
Present Use	PARK\RESERVE	Park\Reserve

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	EARTH	Other Earth
Other	TIMBER	Other Timber
Other	OTHER	Other Material
Other	METAL	Other Metal
Other	STONE	Local Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

04 Sep 2000

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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