Rail trail blooms in Porepunkah

The new artwork on the Roberts Creek Bridge is officially complete and it’s bringing a burst of colour, butterflies and blooms to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail between Bright and Porepunkah. The project has sparked plenty of conversation and reportedly a few divided opinions, but one thing’s for sure: it’s turning heads and getting people talking about public art. Designed by Skunk Control, 'The Colour Bridge' has been funded by the Victorian government through a grant secured by Tourism North East. Whether you ride, walk or run across the bridge, the Alpine Shire Council hopes you’ll take a moment to enjoy the details, snap a photo and see the artwork in person - it’s a whole different experience when you’re standing under it. "It's wonderful to see the new art installation on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail near Porepunkah finally lighting up in sunshine and at night," Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas said. "It’s motivation for me to get on my bike. "Thanks to Tourism North East (TNE) for having the inspiration and finding the funds to install public art in our region and widening the busiest section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail too. "The Bogong Moth and surrounding work at Eurobin Station is also terrific. "From concept, through community assessments of expressions of interest from artists to the final install, TNE has worked hard for the Alpine Shire to develop a point of difference to support our businesses and communities to thrive."

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