The Winchelsea railway precinct will soon receive a boost of colour with a vibrant mural.
Local artist Lauren Green will begin work on a 42-metre wall at 63 Hesse Street, facing the railway reserve, in February and is expected to be completed by March.
Ms Green said she painted murals for a living and was glad to paint one in her hometown and on the back of the Journey Early Learning Childcare Centre that her two sons attend.
“I am so passionate about improving spaces within our community and when I saw this opportunity pop up, I couldn’t even contain my excitement,” Lauren said.
“I am proudly Winch, and I absolutely adore it for all it is. I have always noticed the lack of public art here though, for such a colourful and diverse community our infrastructure says differently.
The project is led by Growing Winchelsea through the Community Project Working Group’s efforts. Growing Winchelsea member Louise Hall said she was happy to help deliver the mural.
“It is a great place-making project that has engaged a local artist with strong links to the town and location,” she said.
Surf Coast councillor Heather Wellington said the mural would help one of Winchelsea’s key visitor gateways capture and celebrate what makes the town and district unique.
“Council is helping progress the project, but this is largely community led. The work by Lauren is bright, colourful, and a perfect fit to bring creativity and fun to the space,” she said.
The mural project received joint funding from the Surf Coast Shire Community Initiatives Grant ($5,000), Journey Early Learning Childcare Centre owner ($5,000), Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grant ($5,000), Lions Club of Winchelsea ($3,000), and Community Bank Surf Coast Community Initiative Grant ($3,000).
