Sydney Metro West Interpretation Plan

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Client

Sydney Metro West

Services

Interpretation/Art

Strategy

Sector

Government

Commercial

SUPERSENSE was commissioned by Sydney Metro to develop a Heritage Interpretation Plan for stations along the $25 billion Sydney Metro West line project.

The plan takes a thorough approach to effectively communicating the cultural heritage significance of the stations to visitors. It involves extensive content research, review of archaeological documentation, and analysis of station sites to ensure a comprehensive understanding. Emphasis is placed on respecting and reflecting the unique cultural connections that communities have with these places.

To engage visitors, the plan employs a variety of multi-sensory mediums including physical installations, sound-based elements, digital interpretation, interactive displays, and programmatic features. Collaboration and consultation with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholders, including local communities and organisations, were integral to the development process. Their insights and contributions have shaped the recommendations to ensure they are respectful and responsive to diverse audiences.

A key aspect of the plan is the integration of heritage interpretation into stages of conservation planning, placemaking, public art, landscape design, and architectural design. Sustainability is also prioritised, with practical and cost-effective strategies proposed to update or adapt interpretation over time, ensuring its ongoing relevance and viability.

Overall, the Sydney Metro West Heritage Interpretation Plan offers an integrated and thoughtful approach to preserving and interpreting cultural heritage, aiming to provide enriching experiences for Metro customers while respecting the significance of the sites.

First Nations Design

Tim Moriarty

Historians

Paul Ashton and Kylie Andrews

SUPERSENSE was engaged by Sydney Metro to undertake a heritage interpretation plan for five of the nine stations on its $25bn Sydney Metro West line project.

A key tenant of the plan was to integrate interpretation into stages of conservation planning, placemaking, public art and landscape and architectural design stages. The plan also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, offering practical and cost-effective ways to update or change interpretation over time.

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SUPERSENSE was engaged by Sydney Metro to undertake a heritage interpretation plan for five of the nine stations on its $25bn Sydney Metro West line project.

A key tenant of the plan was to integrate interpretation into stages of conservation planning, placemaking, public art and landscape and architectural design stages. The plan also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, offering practical and cost-effective ways to update or change interpretation over time.

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