Kaurna Learning Circle

The transformation of the northern end of the North Terrace campus acknowledges and celebrates the Kaurna people and culture.

A meeting place and ceremonial space, the Kaurna Learning Circle was developed in partnership with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement, Professor Shane Hearn, and Wiltu Yarlu. The redevelopment also includes expansive new lawn areas, an emphasis on South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn vegetation and the restoration of vistas to the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri). 

Project overview

  • Location: North Terrace Campus
  • Size: 3,500 m2
  • Cost: $4.5 million
  • Landscape Architect: Oxigen
  • Construction partner: Sarah Constructions

Features

  • Kaurna Learning Circle, featuring a shelter, stone seating and Kaurna Welcome To Country
  • Expansion of the Barr Smith Lawns and extensive landscaping featuring compacted local clay soil, native South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn plants, and ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn bluestone and granite paving
  • The artwork Wangu Poles, by local Aboriginal artist Paul Herzich
  • The sculpture Spriggina Floundersi, by local artist Silvio Apponyi
  • Removal of boundary fencing and low wall around the Barr Smith Lawns
  • Upgraded underground services and addition of event services.

Completed: June 2020

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