Caloundra QLD

Annette Green

Australian Silo Art Trail

<div>The Caloundra Water Tank is located in Queen Street and it had its makeover in December 2014.</div><div><br></div><div>It stands Seven metres tall and is now 78 years-old. The iconic landmark in the past was an easy target for graffiti vandalism, but now stands proud with a stunning display of native flora and fauna, a tranquil hinterland scene.</div><div><br></div><div>Painted by unknown local artists in conjunction with Unitywater.</div><div><br></div><div>FAST FACTS</div><ul><li>The mural was created to help deter graffiti on the reservoir</li><li>Graffiti removal can cost Unitywater up to $1500 at a time</li><li>Murals are a cost-effective way to maintain large water towers or sewage pump stations</li><li>The mural designers, Phantast, took their inspiration from the creation stories told by Maroochy Barambah, a songwoman of the Turrbal people.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>For more information on Unitywater’s Community Artwork Program visit: <a href="https://prod.dns.author.unitywater.com/community/community-artwork-program">www.unitywater.com/community/community-artwork-program</a></div><div><br></div><div>Caloundra also has some very notable street art as well.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Link to street art map</div><div>https://d1j8a4bqwzee3.cloudfront.net/~/media/Corporate/Documents/CulturalHeritage/72220B_Public Art Trail Maps_Downtown Caloundra_www.pdf?la=en</div><div><br></div><div>Photo 📸 credit by sunshinecoastdaily.com.au</div><div><br></div>

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