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Artist returns to replace mural LIKE a phoenix rising from the ashes, a new mural will be created in Chelsea to replace one that is scheduled to be destroyed. Level crossing removal works will see the Art Pass mural at Chelsea Station destroyed. The mural was completed by artist Anu Patel in 2013. Now that her work is scheduled to be torn down, Ms Patel has been tasked with creating a new artwork to be installed in Chelsea’s shopping precinct. Ms Patel will host workshops with the community to help shape her new piece. The mayor Steve Staikos “the original piece was created following community consultation, in which residents shared their ideas on how to improve feelings of safety in Chelsea. One of these was the creation of a colourful and fun, large-scale mural in the station underpass. Many community members participated in workshops to create the mural – and it became a source of civic pride which was affectionately referred to by locals as The Art Pass.” “We would love to see the same level of community enthusiasm and participation in the development of a new exciting piece of art, which will become an everyday landmark in Chelsea, symbolising this era of investment and improvement – along with a positive reminder of the old Chelsea train station,” he said. To read more about the project and to sign up for updates visit kingstonarts.com.au/PUBLIC-PROGRAMS/ The-Art-Pass-Re-imagined
Pay rise for mayor KINGSTON councillors have voted to approve a pay rise for the mayor. At their most recent meeting, councillors approved a motion to determine that “the mayoral allowance increase to $100,434 within the category three range, plus an amount equivalent to the superannuation guarantee contribution.” Council currently pays the mayor $94,282.96 a year, plus super. A report prepared by council officers read that “given the increased responsibility of the mayor with the changes to council structure of nine councillors to eleven and increased legislative responsibilities due to the Local Government Act 2020, it is proposed that the mayoral allowance increase from $94,282.96 to $100,434 which is the maximum allowance afforded to mayors belonging to councils within the category three range, to which the City of Kingston falls under.” Before the change is finalised, council must call for and consider public submissions on the matter. A committee comprised of the mayor Steve Staikos, deputy mayor Hadi Saab, and Cr Georgina Oxley will hear submissions. The allowance for councillors is proposed to remain the same. KINGSTON mayor Steve Staikos. Picture: Supplied
ARTIST Anu Patel with her mural at Chelsea Station. Picture: Supplied
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 31 March 2021
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