Sandra Donovan Sound Shell
The Sandra Donovan Sound Shell was completed in February 2018. An opening ceremony and concert was held on Friday 20 April 2018 at which the sound shell was officially opened by the Hon Adele Farina MLA.
Rail and Relics
The Manjimup Men’s Shed have commenced restoration works on the rail carriages.
Sandblasting and repainting of the locomotive and steam hauler (Willamette) is complete.
The locomotive and steam hauler have been relocated to their new position on the disused rail corridor.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) donated some logs and earth works to complete the log landing formation.
Security
A series of CCTV cameras have been installed accross the park, with direct linkage to the Manjimup Police Station.
Furniture
The Shire have installed a number of new bench seats and bins to furnish across the park including a new fully accessible barbeque area.
Interpretation Plan
Installation of signage has been completed.
Roads and Paths
New service access road complete.
Main access path works are complete.
New accessible pathway and boardwalk to hamlet buildings completed.
Wellness and Respite Community Centre
Architectural design completed in 2016. Construction contract awarded to TDC 2017.
Practial completion issued on Friday 20 April 2018.
Manjimup Home and Community Care have moved into the new building.
Landscaping complete.
Power Up Electricty Museum (South West Energy Experience - SWEE)
The South West Energy Experience (SWEE) is a multipurpose facility which incorporates a new bespoke museum, café and visitor servicing centre. It is a core component of the revitalisation of Manjimup's town centre, contributing to the transformation of the Manjimup Heritage Park into a regional tourism precinct and central community hub. The location and the unique contemporary design of the building will become the new gateway to Manjimup, enticing visitors to the Park and further into the centre of Manjimup.
The museum showcases the heritage of energy (past, present and future) inclusive of the Western Australia World of Energy collection, through modern exhibitions, engaging displays and interactive building features. The museum encompasses educational and interpretative experiences sought by local, regional, national and international visitors alike. The café has replaced the existing aged café in the park and the visitor servicing centre is a new point of contact for visitors to the park, town and greater region.
The tender for construction was awarded to Civilcon. Site works commenced on 29 October 2018 and continued until late 2019 with an opening in December 2019. A sod turning ceremony was held on 5th November 2018.
The Power Up Museum, Visitor Centre and PARK Cafe were all opened in December 2019.
Photo's Jody DÁrcy
Stage one
adventure playground was opened for play, just in time for the September 2013 school holidays.
The playground has been designed to be used by children of all ages with varying levels of ability. The equipment features custom made structures such as a large climbing net, 40m double cable flying fox, water play, cubbies, slides, rides and sculptures of our local animals.
There is also outdoor gym equipment, barbecues and picnic spots, so families can enjoy a complete recreational experience.
The most recent addition to the park is a 17 metre high lookout, with a giant tubular slide exiting from 11 metres high. The lookout is in line with the old decommissioned fire tower, also located at the park, and offers 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
History House was completed and handed over to the Manjimup Historical Society in October 2013.
The acquisition of a commercial property abutting the park was completed in late 2013 and all buildings were subsequently removed. This area will be integrated into the park as part of the linkage to South Western Highway. See component one for further information including details of the closure of a portion of Giblett Street which will be incorporated into the park and the creation of a new northern town site access which will make the MTHP the entry statement.
Stage two
This component is compete, the final component to be completed for stage two which has seen the MTHP precinct transformed into a unique multipurpose attraction. This component also required partner funding from both the State and Federal Government, as well as a substantial financial contribution from the Shire.
The various elements of this project, detailed below are complete.
- The construction and fit out of the Power Up Electricity Museum (South West Energy Experience, formerly the World of Energy collection);
- Roads, drainage and pathways;
- Landscaping, services, lighting and interpretation;
- Existing building refurbishment;
- Sound shell; and
- Conferencing facilities.
Pictured above: The new ramps in the Historic Hamlet, the Sandra Donovan Sound Shell, the Wellness and Respite Community Centre and part of the relocated rail relic display.