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The Shire of West Arthur was keen to act on the interpretation plan we previously produced so we went ahead with the first stage of implementing a hierarchy of signage.

Using our plan’s recommendation for a ‘heritage trail’, and Arthur River as its starting point, we worked in tandem with a researcher and the local community to determine content based around existing heritage buildings. Using the buildings as a ‘jumping off’ point, we described the shire’s history and its connection to the early colonial days of the Swan River settlement, as well as recreational opportunities on offer today.

Signage was made from aluminium ‘look-alike Jarrah’, which is very realistic, gives exceptional longevity and provides excellent value for money.

The trail starts in the centre of Arthur River and covers eight sites in total including the old post office, shearing shed and quarters and the church.

Stage one signage is complete and looks fantastic!

You can have a lot of fun with rubbish!

As part of its new recycling education program we were recently commissioned by Cockburn Council to create a custom-built travelling exhibition on waste management.

The ‘display case’ involved retrofitting a 240 litre recycling bin with acrylic sides and filling the bin with ‘rubbish’. The clear sides meant that the types of items that can be recycled are clearly visible; and so the exhibit can be used as an education tool.

We designed and installed a graphic information panel to the inside of the lid, fitted an arm so it could stay open and a cover, so it could be securely transported to events.

The project had a very tight turnaround; having received the brief in December 2010, we had to have it ready before the start of council’s recycling week on January 13, 2011.

Council Environment and Education Officer Vicky Hartill said the bin is attracting many onlookers.

“It’s fantastic and has sparked a lot of conversation about identifying waste and what should and shouldn’t go in the bin.”