NEWest Alliance, consisting of CPB Contractors and Downer, are leading the delivery of both the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension projects on behalf of METRONET.

The Yanchep Rail Extension includes significant new stations at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep.

In line with METRONET’s best practice approach to project design and delivery, public art has been prioritised as a significant part of these projects at each major station.

In late 2020 element’s Arts and Culture team was appointed to lead the procurement of public art for each of the six stations associated with both the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension projects.  

Working with NEWest Alliance’s design team we defined Sense of Place statements and confirmed public art opportunities in theform of Public Art Plans for each station. These documents were developed through extensive research.

Integral to these Plans was the identification of a range of artwork opportunities at each of the six stations ranging from integrated works to stand alone and functional artworks.

Our team, in close liaison with PTA and METRONET, developed a bespoke expression of interest process to ensure emerging, local, Noongar and established artists are encouraged and empowered to apply for these opportunities.

The management of the expression of interest process included developing an online portal for submissions, facilitation of selection panels, liaison and coordination with key stakeholders including PTA, Coniglio Ainsworth MPS Architects, METRONET, and local government agencies.

Ten artists have been contracted to deliverart works across the six stations, with several additional artworks still in the procurement phase. Initial artwork installations will be undertaken fromOctober 2023, starting with Alkimos and Yanchep Stations.

• A bespoke, best practice expression of interest to creatives for government projects, resulting in over 100 submissions including from local artists, Noongar artists and established creatives
• A shortlist of exceptional local artists and creatives for each artwork opportunity
• A pathway mapped for the next stages of the process, developed in consultation with PTA, METRONET, and other stakeholders
• Ten artists contracted to deliver engaging, dynamic public artworks

• Sense of Place Statements and Public Art Plans for each line
• Over 100 submissions from creatives to a bespoke expression of interest process
• 19 artists shortlisted
• 12 artist brief documents
• 10 artist contracted
• Facilitation of an Artwork Selection panel including Terms of Reference and other documentation