Rainbow Silo Development Drop-In Session

Members of our community are invited to attend our third drop-in session to review the redesign and discuss the proposed development of the Llew Schilling Silo in Bow St Rainbow.

Join us for a chance to review the proposed redesign and ask questions on our Mallee Silo Art Trail – Llew Schilling Silo Development.

Why has the design changed?
Followers of the Silo project will be aware that the original design was advertised for tender in mid-2023. Unfortunately, the tender attracted limited interest and submissions were costed significantly higher than the available budget (which was fully funded by the Victorian Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Program – Flagship Projects).

Consultation with industry stakeholders identified the complexity of construction within the existing 100yo Silo as an issue which limited interest and contributed significantly to the cost of the project. (This is further impacted by unprecedented demand in the construction industry which means Contractors are already busy with works closer to home).

Moving to an external structure adjoining the Silo will allow for a ‘greenfield construction’ project which drastically reduces the complexity of the build. It is hoped this will result in more interest in the project from Contractors and allow for construction to be completed within the available budget. This will become clearer when the tender closes in mid-December.

For more information, please contact Simon Landrigan, Project Coordinator, on 03 5391 4444 or via email to slandrigan@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.