General News
1 December, 2025
Completion near on silo works
A significant milestone has been reached for what will be the latest destination on the Silo Art Trail, with construction of the new tower and viewing platform at the Rainbow Silo Tourism Development now complete.
The 27-metre-high tower features a stairway and an elevator that leads to a viewing platform at the top of the silo, offering panoramic views of the Mallee Plains.
The platform also provides access to a balcony within the silo itself, which will offer the opportunity to enjoy an innovative internal art activation, a first for the Silo Art Trail.
A lower viewing platform also includes an internal balcony from which visitors can view the art.
All that remains is the final element of this project: the installation of innovative internal art by Artist James Voller, Founder and Director of Collide Public Art Initiative.
Fabrication of the acrylic panels is underway, with James aiming to be on-site in the second week of December to install his artwork.
Mr Voller said he has enjoyed developing the external and internal artworks for the Rainbow Silo project.
"It’s such a unique opportunity," he added.
"Geoffrey Carran’s external mural looks fantastic and has already received lots of positive feedback.
"We think what is planned for the silo interior will also be popular with visitors.
"We’re looking forward to being on-site soon.”
Reflecting on the project, Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Ron Ismay said it is exciting to see the project reach this stage.
"Interest in the project to date has been amazing, with plenty of locals and tourists already driving past the silo to take a sneak peek, so I’m excited to see the level of interest once the silo is officially open," he said.
Council will make further announcements regarding the opening date for the silo soon.
This project has been made possible thanks to the Victorian Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Program – Flagship Projects and Hindmarsh Shire Council.