Moreton Bay local, Jayda Bruce, will transform Unitywater’s roadside cabinet at Bongaree’s foreshore (Photo supplied)
Two essential pieces of infrastructure in Moreton Bay are about to get a colourful transformation, as Unitywater’s Community Art Program continues its mission to celebrate the region’s culture, history and environment through public art.
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This month, a roadside cabinet at the Bongaree foreshore and a red brick pump station on Francis Road in Bray Park will be reimagined by local artists, turning practical assets into eye-catching community landmarks.
Unitywater Executive Manager Strategic Engagement, Joshua Zugajev, said the initiative provides a unique opportunity to connect with the community and enhance the local environment.
“These assets are essential pieces of infrastructure that enable us to provide safe, reliable water and wastewater services, but they also offer a wonderful way of sharing what makes our region unique, improving the aesthetic of our assets, preventing graffiti, and they’re a great conversation starter,” Mr Zugajev said.
In Bongaree, wildlife scientist and Moreton Bay local Jayda Bruce will apply her life-long passion for animals and art to a mural on the roadside cabinet along Welsby Parade. Her design, developed in collaboration with the Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association, aims to raise awareness of the island’s vulnerable wildlife.
“I’m very excited to begin painting the mural. My design concept grew out of a collaborative project with Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association where we’ve been exploring the diverse wildlife that inhabits Bribie Island,” Ms Bruce said.
“The mural will highlight some lesser-known mammal species that many people may not even realise live in this area to raise awareness about their significance and the need to protect them,” she said.
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Meanwhile, in Bray Park, artist Dan Krause will bring a splash of colour to the pump station with a design inspired by the natural beauty of the area. His artwork will feature native creatures and a bold fusion of colours to help reimagine the everyday structure.
To learn more about Unitywater’s Community Art Program, visit: www.unitywater.com/artwork
Published 11-June-2025
