Bin day in Kalgoorlie-Boulder will soon look more colourful while simultaneously sharing important road safety messages following an upcoming wheelie bin makeover project.

Headspace Kalgoorlie secured a share of $225,251 in funding through the Streets Alive program, which supports community-based projects building innovative road safety ideas.

The local project will be youth-led, but open to the wider community, and will see decals designed, created and then delivered to residents to display on their wheelie bins.

Headspace community engagement officer Courtney Muskett said the project would put young people at the centre of creating safer streets.

“Through creativity, collaboration and community pride, they’ll design artwork that transforms everyday wheelie bins into powerful road safety reminders,” she said.

“We want people to slow down, take notice and remember that every street is shared with families, children and neighbours.

“It’s a simple idea that has the potential to spark conversations and create lasting change across Kalgoorlie-Boulder.”

Act Local Kalgoorlie-Boulder co-ordinator Sarah-Jayne Eeles said she was excited to see an important project be led by local youth.

“People have been using their wheelie bins for important messages or artwork for a long time, and this is combining both and will hopefully see people driving down the streets on bin day be reminded to be more respectful of road users, while being delighted by the vibrant designs.”

She said the decals would be co-designed by the community during a few months later this year, with about 400-500 decals expected to be printed.