Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project Updates – Alpine Shire

ALPINE SHIRE UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 2024

EUROBIN SITE

ARTIST SELECTION

The artist selected for the Eurobin site is Kent Morris: https://kentmorris.com.au/

CREATIVE THEME

The theme for this site is 'True Horizons'. Based on the symposium inspired concept 'infinite horizons', 'True Horizons' captures the sweeping mountain vistas of the area, and plays with the notions of scale and openness. Importantly, it encourages reflection on what the horizon might look like today if First Nations people had not been denied their opportunity to thrive as they had done here for thousands of years.

BRIGHT TO POREPUNKAH SITE

ARTIST SELECTION

The artist selected for the Bright to Porepunkah site is Skunk Control: www.skunkcontrol.com.au/about

CREATIVE THEME

The theme for this site is 'Ever New', which captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region, and celebrates the cyclical, seasonal rhythms that continuously renew people and landscapes. It speaks to the unique, interconnected ecosystem of the region, shining a light on the rare and often unseen species that all this place home.

CREATIVE CONCEPT PROPOSAL

Skunk Control's proposed concept 'The Colour Bridge' involves stylised, colourful wildflower-like pieces that hug the path in a repeating pattern, evoking the changing seasons. By day, transparent panels cast colours on the path, and by night, lighting creates a magical glow.

Artist Impression

Below is an initial concept drawing from the artist while detailed design continues.

ALPINE SHIRE UPDATE | JULY 2024

ARTIST SELECTION

The artist selected for the Bright to Porepunkah site is Skunk Control: www.skunkcontrol.com.au/about

SITES SELECTED FOR ENHANCEMENTS

These sites have been specifically selected to support the strategic objectives of the project which include increasing visitation and making the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the best trail in the southern hemisphere. The sites nominated help support the overall experience of the Murray to Mountains experience for all visitors.

BRIGHT TO POREPUNKAH

Theme: Ever New

'Ever New' captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region, and celebrates the cyclical, seasonal rhythms that continuously renew people and landscapes. It speaks to the unique, interconnected ecosystem of the region, shining a light on the rare and often unseen species that all this place home.

EUROBIN STATION

Theme: True Horizons

Based on the symposium inspired concept 'infinite horizons', 'True Horizons' captures the sweeping mountain vistas of the area, and plays with the notions of scale and openness. Importantly, it encourages reflection on what the horizon might look like today if First Nations people had not been denied their opportunity to thrive as they had done here for thousands of years.

ALPINE SHIRE UPDATE | JUNE 2024

ARTIST SELECTION

The artist selected for the Bright to Porepunkah site is Skunk Control: www.skunkcontrol.com.au/about

SITES SELECTED FOR ENHANCEMENTS

These sites have been specifically selected to support the strategic objectives of the project which include increasing visitation and making the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the best trail in the southern hemisphere. The sites nominated help support the overall experience of the Murray to Mountains experience for all visitors.

BRIGHT TO POREPUNKAH

Theme: Ever New

'Ever New' captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region, and celebrates the cyclical, seasonal rhythms that continuously renew people and landscapes. It speaks to the unique, interconnected ecosystem of the region, shining a light on the rare and often unseen species that all this place home.

EUROBIN STATION

Theme: True Horizons

Based on the symposium inspired concept 'infinite horizons', 'True Horizons' captures the sweeping mountain vistas of the area, and plays with the notions of scale and openness. Importantly, it encourages reflection on what the horizon might look like today if First Nations people had not been denied their opportunity to thrive as they had done here for thousands of years.

ALPINE SHIRE UPDATE | MAY 2024

SITES SELECTED FOR ENHANCEMENTS

These sites have been specifically selected to support the strategic objectives of the project which include increasing visitation and making the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the best trail in the southern hemisphere. The sites nominated help support the overall experience of the Murray to Mountains experience for all visitors. 

BRIGHT TO POREPUNKAH

Theme: Ever New

'Ever New' captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region, and celebrates the cyclical, seasonal rhythms that continuously renew people and landscapes. It speaks to the unique, interconnected ecosystem of the region, shining a light on the rare and often unseen species that all this place home.

EUROBIN STATION

Theme: True Horizons

Based on the symposium inspired concept 'infinite horizons', 'True Horizons' captures the sweeping mountain vistas of the area, and plays with the notions of scale and openness. Importantly, it encourages reflection on what the horizon might look like today if First Nations people had not been denied their opportunity to thrive as they had done here for thousands of years.

The creative themes will form the basis of an artistic brief that will be sent to selected artists who will be chosen from the EOI process.

Artist appointments will be announced by the end of June 2024.

ALPINE SHIRE UPDATE | APRIL 2024

Sites selected for enhancements

These sites have been specifically selected to support the strategic objectives of the project which include increasing visitation and making the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the best trail in the southern hemisphere. The sites nominated help support the overall experience of the Murray to Mountains experience for all visitors.

• The Eurobin Railway station
• The Bright to Porepunkah section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
  • Includes footpath widening and Roberts Creek bridge upgrade

Civil works

Tendering has recently been completed for the path widening and bridge construction contracts through Alpine Shire Council’s normal procurement process. These will be awarded in the coming months with works to commence in the second half of 2024.