Expressions of interest are now open for a First Nations artist to make their mark in Sunbury.
The state government’s level crossing removal project in Sunbury will see a new rail bridge built over Gap Road and Station Street, where it has been decided an Aborignal artist will be commissioned to design artwork for the space.
The call is open to any Victorian Traditional Owners or First Nations artists who live in the state.
The artwork will be imprinted onto perforated aluminum sheeting that will be installed across both sides of the rail bridge.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said he encouraged all those that meet the criteria to apply.
“This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate and showcase our local Indigenous history and to honour the strong and enduring connection to country of our Traditional Owners,” Mr Bull said.
“The Gap Road level crossing removal project will not only unlock Sunbury’s worst traffic bottleneck, it will also bring a vibrant new artwork to one of the community’s most visible public spaces.”
A new rail bridge and a road underpass will be constructed between Horne Street and Evans Street, with work currently under way.
Major construction is expected to begin later this year.
Details: railprojects.vic.gov.au
Oliver Lees
