Wanneroo Town Centre - Cultural and Civic Trail
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INTRODUCTION<br />
<strong>Wanneroo</strong> has a remarkable history, unique from other Western<br />
Australian settlements. Built on agriculture <strong>and</strong> the market garden<br />
industry, <strong>Wanneroo</strong> has grown from a quiet, rural settlement, to the<br />
fastest growing local government area in WA.<br />
Each year, several thous<strong>and</strong> people move into the area as new residential<br />
developments are created. While our future is taking shape, it is important<br />
to remember our past <strong>and</strong> how <strong>Wanneroo</strong> came to be the wonderful place<br />
it is today.<br />
The City of <strong>Wanneroo</strong>’s <strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Civic</strong> <strong>Trail</strong> will take you to 16<br />
significant locations in the <strong>Wanneroo</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>Centre</strong>, with all of the sites<br />
along the trail commemorating a place or event of cultural, heritage or<br />
social significance to the <strong>Wanneroo</strong> community.<br />
The trail is an interesting <strong>and</strong> informative way in which a community can<br />
help retain its historical memory, particularly where many of the buildings<br />
no longer exist or momentous events have faded into obscurity.<br />
Similarly, many of the artworks encountered on the trail find their<br />
inspiration in the cultural heritage of the district.<br />
The trail aims to encourage participants to further explore the threads<br />
of the story that has become modern <strong>Wanneroo</strong>, <strong>and</strong> to reflect on the<br />
City’s rich, yet sometimes hidden heritage.<br />
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