Mary Davies Street Makeover

Across a series of workshops, co-design sessions and a three-day Build Week, young people helped plan and build a new outdoor space featuring colourful pavement art, road-safety themed murals, seating and pavement games. The makeover supports safer walking, riding and eRideable use around the library, and creates a welcoming place for people of all ages to meet, relax and connect.

Led by young people, for young people and the community, the project has delivered a long-lasting space that celebrates youth leadership, creativity and local pride.

What we delivered

The Mary Davies Street Makeover has delivered:

• A brighter, more welcoming walkway at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre
• Colourful pavement murals and ground games designed by young people
• Road-safety messages that encourage slower driving and safer use of bikes and eRideables
• New and refreshed seating, and chill-out zones
• Hands-on opportunities for young people to learn placemaking, design and construction skills
• A youth-designed launch event and “final touches” session to celebrate the space with the community, planned for the Saturday 14 February, 2026.

Youth leadership and co-design

Young people were at the heart of every stage of the project. Through RAC Ignite and the Rockingham Youth Reference Group, local young people:

• Attended an Information Night and Placemaking 101 workshop to learn about street makeovers and community safety
• Took part in co-design sessions to shape the overall look and feel of the space
• Helped choose themes, colours, games and messages for the murals and furniture
• Rolled up their sleeves during Build Week and the Final Touches session to paint, plant and build on site.

In total, dozens of community members – including 39 young people – were directly involved in co-design and build activities, helping to create a space they can be proud of.

Project partners

The project was delivered in partnership by:

• City of Rockingham
• RAC Ignite
• Rockingham Youth Reference Group (RYRG)
• Rockingham Youth Centre
• Mary Davies Library and Community Centre
• Stockland Baldivis and other local supporters.

For more information, contact the Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836 or at youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

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