Unitywater Executive Manager Strategic Engagement, Joshua Zugajev, said the roadside cabinet at the Bongaree foreshore and a pump station on Francis Road in Bray Park provided artists an opportunity to showcase their talent and connect with and add value to the local community.
“These assets are essential pieces of infrastructure that enable us to provide safe, reliable water and wastewater services, but they also offer a wonderful way of sharing what makes our region unique, improving the aesthetic of our assets, preventing graffiti, and they’re a great conversation starter,” Mr Zugajev said.
Wildlife Scientist and Moreton Bay local, Jayda Bruce, will harness her life-long passion for animals and art, with plans for her mural on the Bongaree roadside cabinet on Welsby Parade to reflect Bribie Island’s vulnerable fauna and flora.
“I’m very excited to begin painting the mural. My design concept grew out of a collaborative project with Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association where we’ve been exploring the diverse wildlife that inhabits Bribie Island,” Ms Bruce said.
“The mural will highlight some lesser-known mammal species that many people may not even realise live in this area to raise awareness about their significance and the need to protect them,” she said.
A red brick pump station that sits along Francis Road in Bray Park will soon have a splash of colour as well, with artist Dan Krause set to transform the structure into a fusion of vibrant colour and native creatures inspired by the natural beauty of the area.
Learn more about Unitywater’s Community Art Program: www.unitywater.com/artwork
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