2. A township on the edge

3. Investigate authoritative resources National Library of Australia Geoscience Australia Local Government Field visits including photography Wetlands, vistas, historical buildings, flora, fauna Review local media Interview local resident

4. Initial acrylic, ink and water colour layers

5. Initial sky layer close up

6. Close up of Burumbeet Creek and flood zones

7. Brush strokes

8. Brush strokes with water colour effects

9. Original 1800s cadastral township pattern with ink and dip nib

10. Modern Macarthur Park development detail

11. The endangered Leek Orchid and Lathams Snipe with graffiti over proposed sale yards

12. The completed canvas