The Murrumburrah Silo Art has become a sight to behold for locals and especially those travelling through the town.
Murrumburrah has prided itself on its wonderful silo art, so much so that Junee Shire Council (JSC) is considering introducing some of their own.
At JSC’s most recent meeting, the prospect of introducing silo art to the Shire was discussed after a discussion paper by Roger Dietrich was put fourth, laying out concepts and possibilities.
Council stated that the feedback from the community was “very positive” and developed the idea of a joint committee with the Shire’s different villages.
Although feedback was positive, the concept still has a way to go before it can come into fruition.
Some issues to be discussed further were raised such as an objective for the project, what logistics would have to be taken into consideration and if there were better art projects the Shire could take on that’s more inclusive as some villages do not have silos.
Further review into the concept of silo art will be conducted at December’s meeting which will go into more depth and flesh out the idea.
Mayor of Junee, Neil Smith (formerly of Harden) spoke to the Times to go into depth about where the concept currently sits.
“Council’s Junee Shire Advisory Committee which consists of members of our community who are formally appointed, considered a report and feedback from Riverina Eastern Arts representative, Tim Kurylowitcz, on the subject of silo art,” he said.
“There is some enthusiasm amongst our community for this sort of thing however there are a number of matters to consider. There are of course, other art related options that might also need to be considered and compared with silo art.
“At this stage the council is waiting for the appointed committee to make any recommendations it feels warranted. Certainly, art is something that draws people and adds to our tourism base. I have no doubt that there will be something in the future.
“Art, whatever shape it takes, brings tourists and tourist dollars to any locality.
“It also adds to the rich tapestry of other attractions, brings life and vibrancy to a place. I’m a great fan and supporter of art in public spaces. Just look at the recently installed public seating down Broadway for example.”
The wonderful silo art that has welcomed travellers and grown on locals was enough of a hit to catch the attention of the other parts of the region, but if Junee decide to go ahead, Murrumburrah will always remember who did it first.
Jack Murray
