Heywood Water Tower mural

About

The Heywood Indigenous War Memorial Water Tower is a 30-metre-high mural commemorating the participation of First Nations peoples in World War I and II.

It features the four Lovett Brothers – Fredrick, Herbert, Edward and Leonard – and Reginald ‘Reg’ Saunders. Painted in 2021 by Adnate and Levi Geebung, the mural includes artwork from Tommy Day and highlights Gunditjmara tokens such as possum skin cloaks and eel traps.

Project history

The project was initiated by Leadership Great South Coast participants, Emily Falla, Jason Van Der Heyden, Craig Kelson and Troy Lovett as part of their Community Leadership Program in 2020.

Adnate’s design for mural includes the work of Gunditjmara man Tom Day using elements of his well-known work that was inspired by the World Heritage-listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and the traditional possum skin cloak. Local artist Levi Geebung was part of the team who completed the 360-degree mural.

Getting there

The mural is located on Hunter Street, Heywood next to the Heywood Swimming Pool.

There is a garden at the base of the mural with indigenous plants, seating and interpretive signage.