Lower Chittering – Safety & Place Activation Project

Help us design a safer, more welcoming community space in Lower Chittering!
The corner of Muchea East Road and Santa Gertrudis Drive is a busy local meeting point for residents, school families, farmers, commuters and community events — and now it’s your chance to help re-imagine it. Community feedback has highlighted concerns about speeds, sightlines and safety, as well as a lack of space for people to safely gather. The Streets Alive project is about improving safety and creating a place that feels welcoming, creative and uniquely Lower Chittering.

Get involved, get creative and have your say.
Stage 1 is all about ideas — how the space should work, look and feel. Join us in March for pop-up sessions at the site to share your experiences, sketch ideas, suggest artwork themes and help shape a space that reflects the local community. The project architect will be onsite on Thursday 19 March, so this is a great opportunity to talk directly with the designer and influence the vision from the very beginning. Your ideas will guide the designs that the community will review and vote on in May, featuring local art created with residents and the nearby school.

What’s happening now?

Stage 1 – Consultation & Ideas

📅 17, 18 & 19 March
⏰ 3:00 – 5:30pm
📍 Corner of Muchea East Road & Santa Gertrudis Drive

  • Share your experiences, concerns and ideas for the space
  • Help design how the area could be safer and easier to use
  • Get creative with art, colour and local identity
  • Shape early design concepts that reflect community character
  • Everyone welcome — families, young people, residents of all ages


Stage 2 – Review Architect Designs (May)

• Architects develop mock-up designs based on community ideas
• Designs include local artwork and creative elements
• Community reviews the options and chooses a favourite
• A real chance to see your ideas come to life and shape the final concept
Following these stages, the Shire will apply for grant funding in August to deliver a safer, welcoming and art-filled community space.


Stage 3 - Apply for Streets Alive Grant to deliver the project (September)


Get involved.


There are lots of ways to take part:

  • Share your ideas and local knowledge
  • Help shape how the space looks and feels
  • Get involved in creative and art elements
  • Be part of a community-led project


If you would like to be involved further, you can become a part of the working group. Please email Rachel at Chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au.

Streets Alive Flyer