Wilson Park ... Contour Map of Australia

The contour map construction is surrounded by water which is fed by way of channels from a waterfall named Thompson Falls.

The Map of Australia is carved out of a natural rock outcrop and concrete is used to form the contours.
Although dating from 1932 it is remarkably well preserved but it is now in need of restoration work.

Work needed now includes weed and silt removal and re-painting of the geographical contours.

The silting problem, which needs attention is particularly bad in the top pond which feeds into the map area.

There are some very beautiful old deciduous trees planted in the park, one of which has a plaque in memory of a Lawson citizen who died in World War Two.

This very rare and unusual contour map sculpture is the only one of its kind in Australia and although it may now be considered un-fashionable because of it's unnatural appearance it deserves to be protected and preserved for future generations.
Kids absolutely love it!!

Let's celebrate the working class people of Lawson who created this work of art by helping in the restoration.