Work is set to begin on Rainbow’s Llew Schilling silo tourism development, taking the site beyond the traditional mural of the area’s art trail, and installing viewing platforms and internal artwork.

A tower, to be constructed beside the 100-year-old silo, will house a stairway and lift to take people to a viewing platform about 24 metres above the ground. 

A second platform will be built about five metres above the ground.

Tower foundations will be laid before the tower is manufactured in Ballarat, and transported to the site early next year, when the lift and platforms will then be installed.

An expression of interest has been launched for artists to submit ‘Art Activation’ proposals for both the internal and external art.

Hindmarsh Shire Council chief executive Monica Revell said the project showed the evolution of the region’s iconic silo art trail.

“The addition of the viewing tower will not only enhance visitor experience but also showcase the creative vision of artists from across Australia,” she said.

“This is a truly innovative project that will provide lasting benefits for our community and attract even more visitors to the Wimmera-Mallee region.”

Expressions of interest close on December 12, with further details available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/tenders.

For more information, people can phone Simon Landrigan on 5391 4444 or email slandrigan@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

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