Our stories Noongar Six Seasons Garden
During National Reconciliation Week 2025 we officially opened our Noongar Six Seasons Garden at our South Metro Depot | Boyli Mia location which is on Whadjuk Country in the Noongar Nation. Established as a meeting place and yarning circle space, the garden is a place for us to connect, learn and reflect, as well as honour the deep knowledge and traditions of the Noongar people. The Noongar Six Seasons Garden is itself part of our journey in forging stronger relationships with First Nations people. It highlights what we have in common: care for the environment, work on the stunning landscapes of the South West and the honour of living in one of the world’s richest biodiverse regions, with many of the extraordinary plant species unique to our part of the world. The garden’s design is both educational and meaningful, bringing attention to the six Noongar seasons and sharing stories that accompany them. The native plants featured reflect those traditionally used by local Aboriginal communities for food, shelter and tools throughout the year.
It also pays homage to the Kaarta Moorta (Perth Hills), including the Armadale/Forrestdale region and the Darling Range escarpment. During the different seasons, the flowers and plants associated with that season will blossom and leaves will change colour. Boyli Mia means Powerhouse in Noongar, and our depot has been built for strength and energy, with the capacity to drive major change. As one of our busiest locations, the depot welcomes many staff and visitors, and the garden is designed to be a calm space that encourages people to pause and reflect. We worked with local artist, Caris Collard, a proud descendant of the Yamatji and Noongar nations who drew on her cultural heritage and the landscapes that have shaped her life and her work to design the garden. Throughout the garden’s design and delivery, we consulted local Noongar Elders Aunty Vivien Hansen and Uncle Mort Hansen, who guided the selection of native plants and botanicals – infusing the space with deep cultural meaning and connection to Country.
Western Power Annual Report 2025
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