Redesdale Water Tank Art
The water tank in Agnes Mudford Reserve, Redesdale was painted by Damian Arena in early 2019 to mark the 10th anniversary of 'Black Saturday' and serve as a representation of the community's resilience.
A total of 7086 hectares burned in Redesdale on Black Saturday and fourteen homes were destroyed. Ideas for the images on the side of the tank were drawn from the community's experiences during this time.
'Black Saturday'
On February 7, 2009, the state of Victoria was on red alert. Authorities warned it would be the worst day for fires since the devastating Ash Wednesday inferno in 1983 - and the weather lived up to its menacing threat. During this fire storm, 173 people died and many livestock were killed. Thousands of homes were destroyed. Entire communities were devastated and more than 400,000 hectares were burnt. It was one of the state's darkest days.
Location
2631 Kyneton-Heathcote Road, Redesdale 3444 Map
