Monthly Archives: October 2010

Winton: Swan treated like sewer

Posted on October 18, 2010 by backwaterperth

Acclaimed author Tim Winton has taken aim at the management of the Swan River, saying Perth’s greatest gift is being treated like a sewer. In a piece written for The West Australian, Winton described the health of the Swan and … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile on the other side of the globe…

Posted on October 9, 2010 by backwaterperth

Perth is not the only post-industrial city taking on the challenge of developing its water/riverfront. To start with, here are some recent developments from the USA: The city of St Louis Missouri hosts a competition here. Seattle is also running a … Continue reading →

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