Prosecco Road

PROJET OVERVIEW 

The Prosecco Road Public Art Project aims to commission the delivery of iconic public art or sculptural works that will help to create a distinctive sense of arrival to the King Valley region.

The Rural City of Wangaratta is excited to release render images(PDF, 2MB) of the much anticipated large-scale sculpture commissioned by Victorian-based artist Alexander Knox. The artwork titled Bubbles in the landscape was commissioned by the Rural City as part of the King Valley Prosecco Road Public Art Project. The iconic sculpture aims to create a distinctive sense of arrival to the King Valley region.

The artwork is to be positioned at the Oxley township entrance on the intersection of the Snow Road and Wangaratta-Whitfield Road.

PROJECT STATUS: 

• This project has been awarded to Alexander Knox to Design and Install the Artwork.
• Meet and Greet – Council invites the Oxley and surrounding community to meet the artist behind this significant artwork commissioned by the Rural City of Wangaratta.
• This Project was completed in October 2024. 

Supporting Documents: 

Prosecco-Road-Public-Art-Commission-Images.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Oxley-Public-Art-Prosecco-Road-Bubbles-in-the-landscape.pdf(PDF, 171KB)
Location-Map-of-Oxley-Commission-artwork.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

Project overview:

This project will deliver township improvements to provide much needed upgrades to the streetscapes of both Whitfield and Cheshunt, including drainage, parking, landscape improvements, shared paths for pedestrians and cyclist to provide a safer and more pleasant environment.

Project Status Whitfield & Cheshunt:

The Whitfield & Cheshunt streetscape works have been successfully completed.

Whitfield Streetscape Photos:

 Cheshunt Streetscape Photos:

King Valley Trail

Rural City of Wangaratta have engaged North East Civil Construction Pty Ltd to undertake works to extend the walking and cycling trail from Whitty Lane to Gentle Annie Lane on the Wangaratta Whitfield Road, Whitfield.

The trail is the final portion of a shared path, associated with the township enhancement and revitalisation projects for Whitfield that are part of the Prosecco Road Project that was funded by a State Government grant under the “Tourism Infrastructure Program – Flagship Projects (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions)” and is being delivered by the Rural City of Wangaratta.

After community consultation and discussions with landowners this section of the trail will be constructed on the alignment of the former Wangaratta to Whitfield Railway line (Western Side of Rd), crossing the road near Newton Lane to ensure safety to trail users.

Please be advised that works will commence on Monday 5 May 2025 and are expected to be complete by 30 June 2025. 

Project overview:

The project will deliver a regionally significant playground and visitor information hub that captures the natural environmental elements, and the needs of the surrounding community and surrounding tourists. The space will be interactive and deliver much needed upgrades to the site amenities, including toilets and picnic seating. 

Project Status:

• The Design and Construct Contract was awarded at the July Council Meeting to Enviro Culture Services.

• Community Consultation on the design was held on 20 September 2022.

• A copy of the playground design incorporating the community’s feedback can be found below.

Whitfield-Reserve-ECS-Community.pdf(PDF, 10MB)

This Project is now complete, the Adventure Playground & Visitor Hub is now open to the public.