Website Development
UX
Content
Integration
about this project
Delivering a modern, accessible council website that makes it easier for communities to find information, access services and stay connected with West Daly Regional Council.
Overview
Captovate has worked with West Daly Regional Council for many years, originally developing their previous website around five years ago. As the council’s digital needs evolved, the team recognised an opportunity to modernise the platform and improve how information is delivered to communities across the region.
Council websites often contain a large volume of information, documents and compliance-related content. The goal for this project was to create a website that was easier to maintain internally, while ensuring residents and stakeholders could quickly access the information most relevant to them.
To achieve this, the site transitioned from Drupal to Captovate’s web builder Ariba, providing a more streamlined system for publishing content, managing documents and maintaining the website over time.
Celebrating the West Daly region
Regional photography
To bring the website to life visually, the council organised a professional photoshoot across the West Daly region. The resulting imagery captures the landscapes, communities and natural environment that define the area.
These images are used prominently throughout the site, particularly within the hero banners, creating a strong visual identity while showcasing the beauty and character of the region.
Community totem
The website also incorporates a series of custom illustrations representing each community, provided by the council. These illustrations include symbolic animals such as the cockatoo for Wadeye and the emu for Palumpa.
Integrated across the site, the illustrations align with the council’s brand palette of earthy tones including brown, dark red and black. They add a distinctive visual layer to the website while reflecting the identity and individuality of each community.
Content optimisation for the web
Alongside the technical build, Captovate worked closely with the council team to refine the website’s content. This included rewriting and restructuring copy to ensure it was clear, concise and well suited to online reading.
The content was also optimised for search engines and modern AI search tools, helping improve discoverability and ensuring the council’s information can be easily found by both residents and digital assistants.
Outcome
The new West Daly Regional Council website provides a modern and accessible platform that better supports both council staff and community members.
By transitioning to the Ariba platform, the council now benefits from a system that is easier to maintain while offering improved navigation, streamlined document publishing and clearer access to information.
Combined with strong regional imagery, community illustrations and thoughtful user experience design, the website reflects the identity of the West Daly region while making council services more accessible to the people who rely on them.
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