MANDURAH CAR PARK
THE BUILDERS CHOICE Mandurah Car Park
Natural Inspiration Mandurah Station
Multi-Storey Car Park Project Celebrates Local Identity
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andurah’s stunning natural landscape provided the inspiration for a flagship car park project in the Peel region. Local artists were commissioned to capture the city’s identity and celebrate local flora and fauna, incorporating colossal black cockatoos, massive mulloways and towering tuart leaves in a public art piece that creates a beguiling visual impact.
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Officially opened in November 2021, Metronet’s first multi-storey car park has increased the train station’s parking capacity to 1,886 bays while also improving public transport access for commuters. Built by PS Structures over three levels (ground plus two storeys, including an open-air top-deck), it was developed to meet burgeoning passenger needs and to encourage more people to use public transport. Before the project started, the previous car park typically reached 90 per cent capacity by around 9am on weekdays. Jointly funded by the state and federal governments, the new car park now includes SmartParker machines, provision for future electric car charging stations, and a diverse range of security and safety measures. Inspiring Public Art Initiative The artwork is the collaborative brainchild of artist Ian Mutch and emerging Bindjareb Noongar artist Corey Ugle. Corey provided insight into native species in the Mandurah area and hand-sketched images of the flora and fauna; while Ian added digitised sketches that were transformed into giant metal fabricated pieces gracing the car park’s exterior. Illustrations of each species also feature in the car park’s interior, as wayfinding signage for car park patrons.
