Reconnect WA sought to help reimagine and revitalise streets and public spaces, laying the foundation to support safe, sustainable, and connected communities. The initiative aimed to inspire residents and business communities to co-design these projects and help create places for Western Australians to interact and reconnect with each other.
In total, the initiative has...
Supported 31 projects with 28 local governments.
Awarded over $2.7 million in funding.
Co-designed place enhancements and run events with thousands of Western Australians.
Launched projects
Wellard Village 7 Day Makeover
In partnership with the City of Kwinana, the Strand in Wellard was made over in just seven days to create a more vibrant and active community space. The makeover was led by place-making expert David Engwicht and co-designed and delivered by more than 170 community volunteers.
Town of Bassendean 'Power to the People'
In partnership with the Town of Bassendean, we helped to redesign and activate the high street in Bassendean’s town centre, closing part of the road to traffic to create a more pedestrian-friendly community space.
Hannay Lane in Dunsborough
In partnership with the City of Busselton, we converted Hannay Lane in Dunsborough into a more pedestrian friendly street.
