The Neptune Centre

The Neptune Centre in Berwick Hills has many artworks that were initially conceptualised in 1997 by local poet and writer Bob Beagrie during his two-week residency through his poem 'A Curious Eden'. The poem was based on the past and present environment of Berwick Hills: how the lifestyles of residents are changing and the rich history of the area including its myths and folklore. The artworks were then designed by artist Mark Donlin in response to the poem.

In the swimming pool, there are a series of banners based on Aphrodite, Ceres and Neptune and a 40 metre long stainless steel frieze. The frieze has the poem 'A Curious Eden' engraved into it.

The railings and gates around the supermarket have a similar themes, depicting waves and splashes of water.

The courtyard has two ten inch sculptures showing the goddesses Aphrodite and Ceres, which are also viewable in the pool on large banners.

The frieze was ‘christened’ by Duncan Goodhew on 17th April 1998 and during the event, Bob Beagrie read his poem to the public.