By MELISSA MEEHAN
UPWEY’S mural has had a fresh lick of paint, and can now share the town’s history with residents and visitors alike.
Although graffiti artists tagged the mural not long after its refurbishment was completed, that couldn’t dampen the spirit of the town.
The Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group commissioned Warburton artist Peter Van Breugel to recreate the mural he painted about 12 years ago on the wall of the Upwey Community Bank Branch.
Group chairman and man about town Peter Marke said the replaced mural was outstanding.
“Once again the mural is a prominent talking point for locals and visitors alike,” he said.
“The historical story told by the panels is significant to our area and many people will learn from them and enjoy them for many years to come.”
He said Mr Van Breugel had re-created the storm scene and the nine panels over recent months.
“They are once again a significant part of the Upwey landscape and we thank him very much for his work.
“The bank funded this work because it felt it was an important part of Upwey’s heritage and the feedback so far has been great,” he said.
He said a small section of the bullock train mural was tagged not long after it had been repainted.
“This graffiti has since been removed and surveillance cameras have been installed to deter further defacing of the mural,” he said.
