In 2017 the innovative idea of using street art to tackle unsightly graffiti was approved by our Board and CEO. The pilot program rolled out in 2018, across three reservoirs within the Clarence municipality, and a water pump station in Hobart municipality.
The pilot program engaged local youth and mentor artists. Together they planned the theme of each mural and worked to deliver some of the largest scale murals ever produced in Tasmania. The pilot program delivered on the key outcomes—which were to reduce graffiti and vandalism, and in 2019 received support from the Board and Executive team to continue on a statewide basis.
Over time the program evolved from being strictly about graffiti management, and became a way for us to give back to the community. We re-imagined each space and turned it from an ugly eyesore into a beautiful artwork which inspired young people and made the community proud.
In 2023, the Asset Artwork Program became award winning, when it took home the Organisation Excellence Award at the AWA TAS Water Awards.
Currently, there are 25 locations across the state with artwork. With two upcoming projects scheduled for 2025.
This project will transform 15 Sewage Pump Station (SPS) switchboards between Orford and St Helens into captivating public artworks.
The Blinking Billy Mural is a community-driven art initiative designed to raise awareness about ocean and water conservation.
Located in Orford on the edge of the Our Park recreation area, the new switch room for the upgraded Sewage Pump Station has had a colourful makeover.
Since creation, the palawa have lived here in lutruwita - Tasmania. Over 2,000 generations of Aboriginal families have cared for this Country, looking after its lands, seas, skies and waterways.
In the spirit of respect and gratitude, TasWater acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the traditional and ongoing custodians. We pay our respects to them, their culture and to elders past and present. We also acknowledge any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are here with us today.
TasWater commits to working collaboratively and respectfully with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to protect and sustain the precious resources on this ancient land for future generations.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 13 6992 |
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| Website | www.taswater.com.au |
| In writing | GPO Box 1393, Hobart TAS 7001 |
