Following a massive spate of graffiti vandalism across Castlemaine last week, the Castlemaine Graffiti Busters engaged in one of their biggest busts to date on Thursday, February 5.
Eleven Busters spent only two-and-a-half hours cleaning off much of the graffiti that had desecrated the town – the biggest attack in the eight years since the group had been keeping records.
While the Busters said it was a big job, one that will require another bust soon, they found it extremely satisfying to see the results.
Seven litres of paint alone were required to clean the scrawl and offensive messages from the green fence along the Western Oval. Mount Alexander Shire Council workers and affected local traders also worked hard to clean up the mess earlier in the week.
“Our mission is to rid our beautiful historic shire of illegal, offensive and ugly tags on private property, with permission, and on other targets, such as when the graffiti obscures traffic signs, etc., creating a road hazard,” the Busters said.
“We aim to restore beauty, civic pride, and a sense of public safety and well-being. Our motto: They come back, but so do we!”
Become a buster!
The Castlemaine Graffiti Busters are a volunteer group that exists on donations and is incorporated and covered by public liability insurance through Neighbourhood Watch Castlemaine.
Training is provided to new Busters, and Busts are called on a needs basis, and participation is up to each person, depending on availability.
Every Bust is a fun, empowering social event that is always followed by cake and coffee at a local cafe.
Email castlemainegraffitibusters@gmail.com