Glyde Street, McCabe Street and Johnson Parade are now home to the Town’s new entry statement signage, as part of our vision to create a sense of place and welcome both residents and visitors alike.

The entry statements feature the artwork from one of our local residents, Kahlie Lockyer, who was commissioned to create a piece of artwork as a homage to the seasonal movements of the Nyoongar people in Mosman Park, and the connection they shared with the river and land. Kahlie is an emerging artist of Aboriginal descent, a member of the Ngarluma and Karriyarra peoples of the Pilbara region and NyulNyul, Yawuru and Jaru peoples of the Kimberley region.

As our 2022 Community Citizen of the Year recipient, was the driving force behind Mosman Park Primary School’s Reconciliation Action Plan. Over the years, she has selflessly dedicated her time to weave cultural inclusivity into the school’s activities as well as raise awareness of Aboriginal culture among the Mosman Park community.

“Mosman Park’s community spirit and walking together for change is portrayed throughout the land design, with symbolism of community and footprints. Sightings of dolphins have been seen down by the river of Mosman Park…they have a symbiotic relationship with the Whadjuk Noongar people. Mosman Park is also known to be historically a place where Whadjuk Noongar people would gather their food and resources from. – Kahlie

To affirm the stoic commitment we have set out in our Strategic Community Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan, and as a nod to our shared history, an acknowledgment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is featured, along with a ‘Welcome’ message in the local Indigenous language.

The entry statements have been strategically positioned at or near three prominent entry points to Mosman Park that comprehensively consider community expectations, budget constraints and local topography.

• McCabe Street (North Fremantle boundary)
• Johnson Street Boat Ramp (Peppermint Grove boundary)
• Glyde Street (Mosman Park Town Centre)

What benefits do Entry Statement signs provide?

• Wayfinding – they provide a vibrant, formalised welcome and facilitate wayfinding for visitors to Mosman Park.
• Road safety – entry statement signs can also play a part in increasing road traffic safety through slowing vehicles to anticipate arrival at Town entry points.
• A sense of pride and place – these contemporary entry statements aim to espouse a sense of belonging among residents and make Mosman Park a welcoming place to live and visit.

Our entry statements project is just the first step in rejuvenating our outdoor signage assets across Mosman Park – in parks, sports ovals and our other public open spaces particularly along high-traffic locations like Glyde Street and Stirling Highway. As we look to the future, our holistic vision is to capture a sense of arrival, beautify the entry point and help to establish the identity of Mosman Park.