Background

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.

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Asset Art Projects


Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Name Community Programs Team
Phone 16 9962
Email communityprograms@taswater.com.au
In writing

169 Main Road Moonah 7009