A group of talented Pyalong Primary School students have left their mark on a key community project, helping to complete the new school bus shelter in High Street.
Mitchell Shire Council celebrated the final stage of the project on Thursday 24 July with students and teachers gathering to view the newly installed panels featuring artwork created by Grade 5 and 6 students.
The designs bring a burst of colour to the structure's back wall and reflect the students' pride in their town and their environment.
The new shelter was installed in 2024 following community consultation to improve safety and comfort for local children.
The $35,000 project was fully funded by Council and involved the construction of a formal bus stop and shelter to replace multiple informal stops.
The location, adjacent to Pyalong Town Centre Park, was selected in consultation with the community and Public Transport Victoria to serve four local school bus routes more safely and efficiently.
The finishing touch was the student artwork, which was developed through workshops at the school and transferred onto weatherproof panels.
Mitchell Shire Councillor Andrea Pace said the project had been a great example of local collaboration.
"This shelter is already making a big difference for local families - but the addition of student artwork has made it something truly special," she said.
"Council was thrilled to work with Pyalong Primary School and I'd like to thank the teachers and students for getting involved and sharing their creativity.
"It's a great example of what can happen when we work together to build something that reflects the identity and spirit of our towns."
