New mural for Poowong celebrates the towns 150 years

A NEW mural depicting the town of Poowong now adorns the external wall of the Poowong Public Hall in recognition of the towns 150th anniversary celebrations in 2024.
The mural is made up of three separate works. 
The first is a depiction from a photo taken about 100 years ago of a farm scene, the second work is of the iconic Poowong Butter Factory about 50 years ago, when it was at its peak, and the third work represents the town of Poowong as it is today. 
The first two are works are based on photographs from the Poowong Historical Groups collection and the third is from a photo taken by local retired photographer, Paul Robinson. 
The artworks were organised by the Poowong Community Consultative Committee (PCCC) for the towns celebrations, with two of the works being unveiled during the event in 2024.
"We just wanted a piece of artwork to commemorate the celebration, and we were looking for something that was reasonably durable too," said PCCC member Stephen Halliday.
"We thought of (painted) murals and things like that, but they are expensive, and they also don't last too long, so hopefully we'll get a good lifespan out of these."  
The PCCC were able to commission Beyond CNC to create the images using metal work, as well as powder coat them, through a private donation and a grant from the South Gippsland Shire Council. 
Drouin Signs then mounted the works onto sturdy colour bond backgrounds and volunteers from Allchin Builders mounted the works to the exterior of the Hall, with the assistance from Derek Luke of South Gippsland Timber and Trading.
The public can now see the works as they pass through Poowong   or stop to admire them - for another 100 years at least hopes the PCCC.