THE history of the Wulkuraka Maintenance Facility was honoured last week.
In the lead-up to Reconciliation Week, rail transport company Alstom hosted an event along with local First Nations artist and performer John Parsons.
Parsons unveiled two of his paintings, commissioned by Alstom, which tell the story of the site from its historical roots to the present-day.
The event included a cultural performance by primary students from Laidley State Primary School in which the children showcased Aboriginal singing, dancing and musicianship, and shared the cultural values of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Alstom Australia and New Zealand Aboriginal engagement boss Ashley Garlett said the company was honoured to have Parsons share his art with them.
“His work beautifully captures the essence of Wulkuraka’s history and its ongoing story,” Mr Garlett said.
Alstom CSR Director Robert Gunning added: “We are dedicated to establishing respectful relationships with the communities in which we operate.”
