By Olivia Condous
A new community mural is coming to Bacchus Marsh that will celebrate the local wildlife and environment.
The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance will commission a mural as part of the Platypus Arts Trail project, to be painted on the south-facing wall of the Bacchus Marsh Aquatic Centre.
The Platypus Arts Trail is designed to pay tribute to the waterways of the Moorabool Shire and highlight the local platypus population.
The trail project will be carried out by the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance and the Moorabool Environment Group in collaboration with other local community groups.
The mural will be funded with a $3000 arts and culture grant from the Moorabool Shire Council, with an additional $1000 from Bendigo Bank and $500 from Melbourne Water.
The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance are currently accepting expressions of interest from artists for the mural until June 26.
Alliance president Dr Jodie Valpied said the group was excited to begin the mural process and looking forward to receiving artist submissions.
“We’re hoping to get local interest from local artists and would encourage everyone to come forward,” Dr Valpied said.
“The theme will be the platypus river as well as promoting healthy waterways and celebrating the special natural features of the local environment.”
Details: www.platypusalliance.org.au/platypus-arts-trail
