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Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

When the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project opens in mid-2025, commuters will be treated to four locally themed artworks across the new Thornlie, Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations.

Getting a taste of Public Art

Getting a taste of Public Art

Art students at Canning Vale College were given a head start in public art in November when WA artists Penelope Forlano and Marcia McGuire dropped by to deliver a workshop as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.

Public art celebrates Yanchep

Public art celebrates Yanchep

From beautiful landscapes to a snapshot of the biodiversity of the Yanchep region, the nine public art pieces on the Yanchep Rail Extension celebrate culture, history and environment. 

Construction along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line

Construction along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line

We’re ticking off major items on the project ‘to do list’ with all five stations now permanently connected to power. 100 per cent of the rail has also been laid and will be electrified in late-August. Learn more about the education campaign being rolled out here.

Community painting at Noranda Pedestrian Underpass

Community painting at Noranda Pedestrian Underpass

Looking for a bit of unique and creative fun on the school holidays? Come add a bit of colour to the Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass being delivered as part of the METRONET Morley Ellenbrook Line.

Shipping container? Rail communications room? Art? Actually…it’s all three!

Shipping container? Rail communications room? Art? Actually…it’s all three!

East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre studentswith the help of local artist Catherine Peattie have transformed an everyday shipping container into a culturally connective and colourful community art project.

Students contribute to public art at Thornlie Station

Students contribute to public art at Thornlie Station

Yale Primary School students will have their art featured at the new-look Thornlie Station as part of a community art initiative for the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

Creative collection of art for Morley-Ellenbrook Line

Creative collection of art for Morley-Ellenbrook Line

With a total of 12 local and Noongar artists engaged to create 19 public art pieces, the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project has officially set the record for the largest collection commissioned on a METRONET project to date!

Marri Grove Primary School student art brightens Butcher Road Underpass

Marri Grove Primary School student art brightens Butcher Road Underpass

The new Thomas Road Over Rail Bridge at Byford has embraced the local character of the Serpentine-Jarrahdale community in its urban landscape and design with local school children leaving a built-in legacy along the bridge.  

Artwork taking flight at the new Public Transport Operations Control Centre

Artwork taking flight at the new Public Transport Operations Control Centre

There’s a unique opportunity for all those heading towards East Perth Station to view the progress of the artwork on the east side of the Public Transport Operational Control Centre as it starts to take shape. 

Public art brightens new Bayswater Station

Public art brightens new Bayswater Station

From large-scale murals and seating sculptures to detailed digital designs, the public art pieces for the METRONET New Bayswater Station Project have something that appeals to just about everyone.

Capturing community words in public art

Capturing community words in public art

Mural artist Jack Bromell is creating public art for the new Yanchep Station along the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension.

Artwork set to impress at Lakelands Station

Artwork set to impress at Lakelands Station

Artwork integrated into the new METRONET Lakelands Station Project will reflect local Noongar symbols and cultural themes in a contemporary, abstract design.

Abundant art in Kelmscott

Abundant art in Kelmscott

An array of public art has popped up in the Kelmscott Station Plaza and surrounding area in a nod to the nearby Darling Ranges, the local flora and fauna, and Noongar language and culture.

The art of ‘Truck Vs Bridge’

The art of ‘Truck Vs Bridge’

We asked the people of Perth how they’d like to honour the notorious Bayswater Bridge that’s terrorised truck drivers and caused traffic mayhem for decades…and the results are in!

Public art in the pipeline

Public art in the pipeline

The place where you live has something special and unique about its identity formed by the local culture, history, landscape and people. One way we can express and celebrate this identity is through public art.

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