Gateway Island cultural trail

PROJECT
COMPLETE

The walking trail in the Gateway Island cultural precinct consist of a 5km loop and will complement the Eddie Kneebone walk at Gateway Village and the refurbished Burraja Cultural Centre.

The trail will feature works by four local Aboriginal artists whom have met with traditional owners to share stories and points of interest in the development of the artworks.

The four artists – Treahna Hamm, Patricia Cerminara, Mick Bogie and Tamara Murray – are now creating concept plans for their works.

The project is funded by the Australian Government through the Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal, Victorian Government through the Regional Infrastructure Fund and Wodonga Council.

Works on the trail including the installation of the art works are due to be completed by June 2021.

WATCH: Artist Mick Bogie talks about his work for the cultural trail.

Timeline

Path construction
March, 29 2022

The path has started to be formed.
Smoking ceremony
February 11, 2022

A traditional cleansing ceremony was conducted by Traditional Custodians, Uncle Allan Murray and John Murray, with works to start next week.
Artwork EOI
September 2020

An expression of interest process for the commissioning of Aboriginal artworks for the trail.
Tender awarded
November 2020

The tender for the trail's civil works was awarded by the council. Read more here
Trail opening
July 9, 2022

The Crossing Place Trail on Gateway Island opened to the community.

The 5.1km loop follows the southern bank of the Murray River and features sculptural works from local Aboriginal artists, Michael Bogie, Patricia Cerminara, Treahna Hamm and Tamara Murray.
Their works tell ancient cultural stories of the river and its creatures.

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