Massive Wellington Dam wall mural unveiled, boosting economy in Collie
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Guido Van Helten s mural on the Wellington Dam wall in Collie.
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A massive mural painted on the side of a dam wall is already a tourist magnet for a small coal-mining town in the South West of WA.
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The mural is one of several painted across the town of Collie
The artwork called reflections is inspired by local stories and photos
Lead artist Guido Van Helten said the finishing touches were still being put on the 8,000-square-metre mural, which was officially unveiled on Friday.
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