About The Square
The Square is the lively heart of the Newman town centre - a safe and productive space for the Newman community.
Located at the center of town, the Newman Town Square is a lively, inclusive space designed to support both the local community and commercial activity. Key features include a large outdoor movie screen and open lawn, and the office style pop up shops. The Town Square is the perfect place for events, advertising and community initiatives, inviting community involvement, sharing of ideas, and encouraging cultural, social and economic growth.
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Funding partners
- Government of Western Australia
- Pilbara Development Commission
- Landcorp
- Shire of East Pilbara
Delivery partners
What is Cloud Rock?
A unique public art piece in the Newman Town Square actively demonstrates a traditional cultural story from the Traditional Owners, the Nyiyaparli people. It's also a water feature spraying a fine mist during intervals throughout the day during the hot months.
The art piece has been created to resemble clouds that will release a fine mist of water at regular intervals throughout the day. This portrays the story passed from Nyiyaparli people to Martu for custodian (caring for country) purpose. The Cloud Rock story describes how the Nyiyaparli magic men and women could talk to the cloud rocks if rain was needed.
The story has also been documented in a short film directed by Lynette Wallworth featuring animation by Sohan Ariel Hayes​.