In partnership with NBN Co, we are embracing our broadband infrastructure in cultural, beautiful and creative ways.
The partnership is supporting a public art series showcasing works from four First Nations artists. The art pieces, done in connection with Aboriginal Gathering Place, will be located across NBN node sites in the municipality.
While the artworks brighten and visually enhance their surroundings, they also serve to raise awareness of the gathering place being created at Quarry Hills regional parkland.
About the artworks and artists
Louise Moore’s Food Sources of the River, is a beautiful representation of the landscapes, waterways and rivers that were an integral part of her life.
See this work opposite Mernda Village Community Centre (opposite 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda).
Ray Thomas’ Batatluk and Floating Spheres, shows bataluk, which means lizard in Gunnai language from Gippsland.
See this work near the Lakes Primary School in South Morang (151, The Great Eastern Way South Morang).
Marleen Scerri’s award-winning Freedom artwork depicts the dancing lady, who is as free as the butterflies.
See this work in Mill Park (near 21 Oleander Drive).
Ky-ya Nicholson Ward’s Protection, is a poignant representation of Wurundjeri culture, healing and protection incorporating a beautiful image of Bunjil the wedge-tail eagle.
See this work near the Stables Shopping Centre in Mill Park (at the intersection of Betula Ave and Childs Road, Mill Park).
Learn more about the NBN node artwork project and other participating councils
Project timeline
Concept/detailed design: early 2024
Design available for community to view: early 2024
Construction to begin: mid 2024
Facility opens: 2025