Ballogup Master Plan

Location: Wagyl Kaip, Menang Boodja, Albany WA

Team: Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation (AHRGAC), South Coast NRM, See Design Studio

Photography: See Design Studio

The Ballogup Landscape Master Plan has been initiated by the Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation (AHRGAC) to guide improvement works and support future visitation to the property in partnership with the South Coast NRM. Supported by Lotterywest the landscape master plan aims to protect, restore and create opportunities to create both an educational and cultural space unique to the region.

The Ballogup property was purchased in 2005 by the Indigenous Land Corporation for the Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation. The AHRGAC is comprised of Elders, custodians and representativeness of all Noongar families with historical, social , cultural and spiritual attachments to the Albany region.

The Ballogup Landscape Master Plan provides a long term vision including proposed infrastructure for the future development. The master plan allows for the evolution of the site including accommodation of visitors to the property, whilst encouraging visitors to further enjoy and understand the heritage values of the site.

The aim of the Landscape Master Plan is to enhance, protect and restore the unique natural environment, whilst creating opportunities to highlight the strong heritage values both on site and surrounding landscape.