A new mural has been painted in Footscray, highlighting the rich history of the surrounding area.
“It is an art deco influenced tram and rail homage mural. It is a nostalgic mural which celebrates the old tram depot,” said artist Daniel van de Wiel of ‘It Stands Out.’
“A bygone era of trains and trams and the immediate busy local rail and transport junction of Footscray which has been a gateway to Melbourne’s western suburbs for many years.”
In only two weeks Mr van de Wiel painted the mural with the original tram depot located right across the road at Buckley Street.
“On the other side of the building is where the train line is at Footscray station,” he said.
“Those who visit will see trains rumbling out the background of the mural, from a scene with the West Gate Bridge in the background and the city, tying in the link with the west.”
The mural was created in partnership between Maribyrnong council and the state government to enhance the Footscray CBD.
