Kogarah, water feature
This water feature runs almost the entire length of Kogarah Town Square. The water rises from the three fountains which spill into a pool. The water cascades down a number of terraces and drains into a spiral amongst the grasses. It was installed around the time that the square opened in 2005. On the 28th March 2009, a memorial was installed dedicated to International Workers Memorial Day. Today is a day that workers, union, families and communities remember and mourn those who have been killed or injured at work and fight for the living.
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Beautifully planned waterfalls...and lovely shots you took of them.
Wonderful, it looks like a great spot to linger and a place children would like to play. I wonder if it is allowed?
Lovely watery spots!
A fascinating installation for a good purpose!
Beautiful town planning, and beautiful photos.
Makes me want to go barefooted! What a nice place.
Martha Z, I've often seen young children splashing about in the pond and their parents anxiously trying to drag them away.
What a challenge for the geometry of life, becoming a spiral of hope.
Please have a wonderful Wednesday.
daily athens
i like the way they made it, they also have those at Sutherland at peace park right next to sutherland Entertainment.
Beautiful water feature, it makes a lovely memorial for the workers. Great shots, Jim.
What a cool water feature, your shots were great.
You are lucky to have water, to feature. It looks good.
very cool feature, i like the first one the best.
I've seen the water feature but didn't realise it had anything to do with International Workers Day - didn't know there was one.
What a beautiful post to commemorate the those who sacrificed!
love the last shot!
Watery Wednesday
Beautifully designed.
I think it's nice that people in your country remember those who have lost their lives working or having to fight.
We have a Memorial Day in May for those who have lost their lives fighting for our country & a Labor Day in early September for the workers of our country.
The fountains look like a nice place to relax.
Beautiful! And nice gesture to these people...
That's a beautiful fountain. Love that they have that grass around there. Suits it well!
Narelle will absolutely love this town square... I'll have to put her in a swim suit first, of course ;-)
The spiral photo makes me think of workers just working and working and never stopping until they die. Is this their memorial?
That is an attractive water feature.
Beautiful water feature, nice design. Thanks for sharing Jim:)
I like the 1st one...the one with the round, soft curves of it all, best.
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A beautiful place for reflection. Unfortunately, the practical side of me would be wondering about the pumps needed to keep the whole thing going. :)
Beautiful!
Great entry for WW...
Ann, I don't believe that was the intention of the memorial. As I mentioned in the post, the water feature was installed a long time before the dedication was made.
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Lovely watery spots,d ear
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Rebecca, the development around Kogarah Town Centre has won awards in sustainability. It uses solar power, stormwater recycling, rainwater reuse and passive design principles to maximise natural flows of heat, energy and light.
A beautiful memorial. I love waterfalls in urban areas. So good for the soul. And I applaud the purpose of this one!
well planned water spot,.. great photos you have here.
Great waterfalls and so are your pictures!
such a wonderful water feature! Thanks for sharing this with us. I love how we share different areas of the world with one another in blogging world.
Beautiful waterfall! :)
I like things like that.:)
Beautiful walkin step.
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Beautiful design of waterfalls, a ladder type looks great.
Wonderful post and memorial. Thanks for sharing!
Which reminds me, the unions and KK are currently in negotiation to increase the number of public holidays in NSW to 11 making NSW equal with other states.
The unions want to call it Family &Community Day. What do you think?
I think it should be between July and September and have an Aboriginal connection.
Either that or Pokies Day ... THAT is a joke!!
what a beautiful memorial.
Julie, I always thought we should have an Indigenous Day as a public holiday in Australia. Maybe in July when we have NAIDOC week celebrations.
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