OCM 26 MAY 2026 · ITEM 12.1 · RES OCM-26/05-008

NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore Obelisk

Carried 5–1

Approves up to $118,000 for a physical commemoration of the Ore Obelisk within the Council House footprint, incorporating the drill bit, from 2026/27, and rejects the digital option. Keeps the surviving original elements in the City's Cultural Collections rather than fully deaccessioning it.

Moved by Liam Gobbert, seconded by Adam Pacan.

Yes

No

Raj Doshi

Did not vote

Sitting members with no recorded vote. A member at the meeting may have left the room, for example after declaring an interest.

David GoncalvesOn approved leave
Catherine LezerOn approved leave
Lisa MaOn approved leave

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Back events, festivals and the artsIn line: a Yes vote

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Amended motion approving up to $118,000 for a physical Ore Obelisk commemoration within the Council House footprint, incorporating the drill bit, from 2026/27. Rejects a digital or augmented reality option and keeps the surviving original elements in the Cultural Collections instead of full deaccessioning.Carried

Check it yourself

Minutes of 26 May 2026, page 489 (City of Perth, PDF)