A plain brick pump station in Bray Park has turned into a burst of colour after local artist Daniel Krause painted a large-scale mural featuring native wildlife, bringing art and community pride to one of Unitywater’s essential utility sites.
Local Art Brings Life To Essential Infrastructure
The mural was completed in early September 2025 as part of Unitywater’s Community Art Program. The initiative aims to give local artists opportunities to brighten water and wastewater assets across the Moreton Bay region. The artwork covers the Francis Road wastewater pump station, featuring a green tree frog and butterfly on the front, with a koala and cockatoo on the side walls.
A swirling blue pattern connects each image, representing how water links every living thing and how Unitywater’s service supports that connection in daily life. Krause, who lives locally, spent about 25 hours completing the design using acrylic house paint and aerosol spray. He finished the surface with an anti-graffiti sealant to protect it from damage and keep the colours bright.
Community Vote Shapes The Design
Before painting began, Unitywater invited residents from Bray Park and nearby suburbs to vote on which local animals should appear. A total of 153 votes were received, and the final mural reflected the community’s top choices.
Unitywater’s Executive Manager of Strategic Engagement, Joshua Zugajev, said the art program helps turn plain assets into something people enjoy seeing every day. He said it allows artists to create while giving locals a sense of pride and ownership in shared spaces.
Strengthening Local Connection Through Art
The Bray Park project follows a similar artwork completed on Bribie Island by local wildlife scientist and artist Jayda Bruce. Both projects form part of Unitywater’s ongoing effort to make infrastructure more engaging while reflecting local environments.
Residents who pass the pump station now see a colourful reflection of the wildlife that defines the Moreton Bay area. The mural serves as a reminder of the region’s biodiversity and the shared value of protecting natural resources.
Supporting A Growing Community
Unitywater provides water and wastewater services to more than 800,000 people across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa. The organisation plans to invest $2 billion in infrastructure over the next five years and continues to employ over 700 people locally.
The Community Art Program aligns with its broader goal of fostering healthy, thriving communities while promoting sustainability and visual improvement of public assets.
Published 12-September-2025