<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>327514</docID> <postdate>2024-08-24 12:09:45</postdate> <headline>New park based on local Ngunnawal culture</headline> <body><p><img class="size-full wp-image-327515" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Maliyan-Park-e1724465136361.jpg" alt="" width="843" height="562" /></p> <caption>Maliyan Park in Watson. Photo: ACT government</caption> <p><strong>A new neighbourhood park based on local Ngunnawal culture through artwork and nature has opened on Aspinall Street in Watson ahead of a housing development. </strong></p> <p>The centrepiece of the park is a Maliyan (Wedge-tailed Eagle) structure designed by Ngunnawal artist Lynnice Church, which signifies the importance of the Maliyan to traditional custodians who believe she was chosen to create resources for Ngunnawal people.</p> <p>Other artworks in the park include native animals and insects designed by Ngunnawal artists Jazz and Krystal Matthews from Wilay Designs.</p> <p>The ACT government says the park also features a selection of native plants that have a special and practical connection to Ngunnawal community and culture, as well as play equipment for a range of ages and play styles.</p> <p>The new park is part of the Section 76 Watson site that will provide for about 200 new dwellings, including a demonstration housing project of about 20 to 30 dwellings.</p> <p> </p> </body>