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Harriet Shing MP:
Local Artists to Be Showcased Along Rail Trail

Latrobe Valley artists will have the chance to showcase their work along one of the region’s most scenic recreational trails.

By Portal Admin - 12th October 2020 - Back to News

Latrobe Valley artists will have the chance to showcase their work along one of the region’s most scenic recreational trails, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions program.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced a $25,000 investment from the Government to enhance the natural beauty of the 8.5-kilometre Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail, a popular recreational walking and cycling spot that stretches from Bennet Street, Moe to the eastern side of Yallourn Power Station.

Latrobe City Council will invite local artists to submit art works for up to seven key sites along the trail, to provide points of interest for locals and tourists using it for exercise and recreation.

The council will then work with the community, rail trail volunteers and contributing artists and businesses to select the locations and themes for the art.

The Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail Beautification Project will cost $36,000 in total, with Latrobe City Council and local business to provide the remaining funds coming from the Latrobe City Council, as well as in-kind support from local artists.

The Government’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions program provides funding for local transport initiatives, services and infrastructure in regional Victoria - working with local transport forums, regional partnerships, local councils and community organisations to identify and deliver local transport opportunities.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing

"We’re proud to work with council, local businesses and artists to deliver this project that will encourage healthy and active lives for people in our community."

"This project will provide high profile canvases for artists from our very talented local arts community and greatly enhance the experience of the people using the trail."

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