With the multi-million dollar upgrade of Indooroopilly railway station near complete, QR Passenger has unveiled one its largest mural art projects adorning the wall adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4.

Peak hour services through Platforms 3 and 4 reopened for normal service on Monday 3 November 2008.

The mural, spanning 250 metres, portrays the artistic collaboration of more than 200 students from local schools St Peter's Lutheran College, Brigidine College, and Indooroopilly State High School along with eight local artists.

The mural was unveiled by student representatives from each of the schools and Executive General Manager QR Passenger Paul Scurrah.

Mr Scurrah said the mural was a spectacular feature and one of the largest of its kind to be erected at a Brisbane railway station.

“The artwork reflects the true colours of Indooroopilly incorporating the bright colours of the new-look station, taking more than three months to design and paint,” Mr Scurrah said.

“The mural forms an integral part of QR’s positive pARTnership art project initiative with local schools and brings a sense of vibrancy and diversity to the station,” he said.

Artist Oliver Walker who directed the mural project, assisted by Project Coordinator Julia Bell, Wade Schaare, Danielle Pearce, Silke Savran, Lee Hardnen, Rory Young, Michael Newman, and Clare Hawes says the mural is a great way to bring local images to life and create a better environment for those using the station.

“The mural is made up of more than 200 boards painted by students from three local schools, giving local teenagers a great sense of pride in their community,” Mr Walker said.

“The theme is based on imagery dealing with water movements including catfish and splashes of water inspired by the local reaches of the Brisbane river.

“Other parts of the mural reflect the sun, local bridges, indigenous dreamscapes, and exploration of the area through patterning,” he said.

Following the mural unveiling Mr Scurrah joined students from Holy Family Primary School to plant over 70 native plants at the station along the new kiss n ride zone on Railway Avenue.

“The planting enabled the students to get their hands dirty while improving the aesthetic look of Indooroopilly station,” Mr Scurrah said.

“The students had a great time learning about the types of vegetation they were planting, the importance of water conservation and how to maintain the plants down the track.

“The event also promoted team building and encouraged students to take community ownership of the new-look station,” he said.

Work on the $26.5 million dollar Indooroopilly station upgrade project began in November 2007 and will be completed late next month providing a new concourse with lift access, and improved accessibility, lighting, and seating.

The new station will also feature a permanent heritage exhibit on the concourse level displaying historical images and a history of the railways from yesteryear.

For more information on QR Citytrain services call 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au  

 

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