Triple treat for Yokine with three new murals
Visitors to Yokine Regional Open Space will now be welcomed by three vibrant new murals, with a drainage pump station and two electrical cabinets transformed through Water Corporation’s Splash of Colour program.
Local artists Marisa Santosa and Iwan Isnin collaborated to create a playful, flowing design spanning all three assets - the first time multiple structures in one location have been painted as part of the initiative. Their artwork uses bold shapes, colours and patterns to depict the water cycle and the many ways we celebrate and depend on water.
The concept was inspired by ideas from Year 5 students at Coolbinia Primary School, who took part in a special workshop exploring the journey water takes through our environment.
Students also learnt about the impact of climate change on Perth’s drinking water supplies, with streamflow into dams reducing by around 80 per cent since the mid-1970s.
Water Corporation General Manager Customer and Community, Karen Willis, said the murals capture the beauty and significance of water in a way that invites curiosity and connection.
“This artwork tells the story of water in a really joyful way - from rain clouds to rivers to the ecosystems that thrive because of every drop,” Ms Willis said.
“It’s a wonderful reminder that water sustains our wetlands, wildlife and communities. By using water wisely and looking after our waterways, we help keep this life-giving cycle flowing -especially as our climate continues to change.”
Since 2017, the Splash of Colour program has brightened 91 water and wastewater assets across Western Australia. Each artwork reflects the community it sits within, helping turn essential infrastructure into something that sparks conversation, education, and local pride.
Ms Willis said involving students in the Yokine project made it especially meaningful.
“The creativity the Coolbinia Primary students brought to this project shines through in every detail. They’ve helped leave a beautiful legacy in their own backyard,” she said.
Splash of Colour forms part of the Cook Government’s Kep Katitjin – Gabi Kaadadjan Waterwise Action Plan 3, supporting Perth and Peel to become leading waterwise cities by 2030.
For more information, visit Splash of Colour.
