The Mordialloc level crossing removal project isn’t just making suburbs safer and busting congestion, it’s inspiring creativity in the local community.
We teamed up with Mordialloc Beach Primary School to create a vibrant mural for the local Mordialloc community, showcasing what makes Mordialloc unique. Students from all grades were invited to draw or paint something that represents the area, with the results now proudly on display near the station.
The school’s art teacher, Deb, said the project was a perfect opportunity for students to connect with their community.
“Whenever there’s an opportunity for our students to be involved in community artworks, I take every opportunity to make sure that you are involved in that,” she said. “When we were approached to do the Mordialloc sign, I thought it would be great to include within each letter aspects of Mordialloc that make it unique.”
The mural features iconic local landmarks and themes, including the Mordialloc Station water tower, palm trees, and many, many different drawings of seagulls snatching hot chips.
Freya drew the water tower, “because it’s a main part of Mordialloc”, while Alina drew fish “because it reminds me of the really pretty animals in the beach”.
Looking ahead, the students are excited about the changes coming to their suburb, with Alina saying the level crossing removals will make Mordialloc a “little safer”.
Hannah was really looking forward to works being done, the level crossings being gone, and the new station open, saying it will be “really nice and beautiful. You’ll be able to walk under there … I think it’ll be really cool.”
Deb couldn’t be prouder of her students’ efforts.
“This mural is part of being in the community, of sharing your art, and the kids have done an amazing job. I’m really proud of them,” she said.
Head down to Mordialloc Station to check out the mural, near Platform 1.