The Beagle
Apr 1, 2019
WARNING: THIS IS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE IT REMAINS AS A POST AFTER 12 NOON APRIL 1ST in respect of all those who commented, shared and enjoyed the fun.
A new Public Art Installation for Batemans Bay was launched at dawn this morning.
Early morning walkers of the popular Murra Mia Walkway encountered the finishing touches to the latest installation of Public Art into Batemans Bay.
The new piece styled on the Belguique sculpture 'De lopers' depicts three nude female runners.
Above: The newly installed "Bay Runners" on Murra Murra Mia Walkway. Sculpture by Mariette Teugels
Gifted to the community by international marathon runner Robert De Patella the idea for the sculpture came from his enjoyment of his early morning runs along the Clyde River at dawn and his participation in the weekly ParkRun at Corrigans Cove
The statues were craned into place just before dawn and well anchored to the pavement to ensure they are safe to be climbed on. As per Council requirements the statues are wind tested to ensure they meet the new requirements for public safety and are bronze with a polymer patina to ensure they will not be affected by salt water.
The community are now being asked to give each of the runners a name.
Submissions can be made to Council ... Subject: Suggested name for Batemans Bay Runners.
Submissions close at 12:00 noon on April 1st, 2019