Orford - Our Park
Located in Orford on the edge of the Our Park recreation area, the new switch room for the upgraded Sewage Pump Station is getting a colourful makeover.
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 24 locations across the state with artwork. With two planned for 2025.
If you are an artist interested in participating in our art asset program, or a community member eager to see upcoming murals, please complete the form provided below. We will retain your contact information for future art asset projects.
Located in Orford on the edge of the Our Park recreation area, the new switch room for the upgraded Sewage Pump Station is getting a colourful makeover.
Installing a large scale artwork at on the reservoir tanks which face to Tolosa park in Glenorchy Tasmania.
Our JackJumpers mural is a vibrant masterpiece by artist Trent Fischer, which transforms the pump station near Mystate Bank Arena, into a vision of community pride.
Artists Harrison Bowe and James Cowan worked through all possible weather conditions in June 2023 to deliver two stunning murals on the prominent reservoir.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Name | Community Programs Team |
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Phone | 16 9962 |
communityprograms@taswater.com.au | |
In writing | 169 Main Road Moonah 7009 |
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 |