'Drop Zone', is set in an imagined future where decreasing water availability has affected us more dramatically than anyone predicted. The water shortage has become so severe that we have to access water on a first-come first-serve basis, from military-like water ‘drop zones’, like this one, made from modified rain water tanks. These tanks function on three levels: Collected rain water causes the totem sculptures to rise and bloom; evaporation causes the totem sculptures to fall; and an anemometer (device that measures wind speed) drives a process that plays the tank like a giant drum, tuned by the amount of water contained within. This artwork envisions a future for Australia where the impact of decreasing water availability has had a more dramatic effect than any of the predictions. The shortage is so severe that military-like water ‘drop zones’, constructed of modified rainfall storage tanks have been established across the public parks of the City of Yarra for access on a first come, first serve basis. However, as the water is only replenished through rain catchment the tanks may only offer infrequent relief for the City of Yarra residents, standing as hollow reminders of the effects of inaction on the shaping of sustainable national water use.'Drop Zone' was one of three public art works installed in Yarra, in 2011, under the banner of The Environmental Public Arts Project which responded to key features of Council's Environment Strategy: 'Towards Local Sustainability 2008-2020.' The aims of this project included activating public spaces in new and creative ways through the creation of artworks which act as catalysts for further engagement and discussion around environmental themes and issues.Copyright the Artists. Ready-made corrugated water tanks arranged on a site. Situated within the tanks are small totemic sculptures that float on top of the water within the tank.Accompanying plaquesustainability, water, environment, climate change

Anger over sale of Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn. Petition addressed to John Harrowfield (Minister for Finance) attracted 550 signatures.Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.moran, jane, harrowfield, john, pescott, middlefield primary school, blackburn north

Sale brochure for 'Heatherdale Hill Estate', Patrick Court, Mitcham, 1994. Agents: M.J. Docking and Associates. On the site of the old Heatherdale Primary School.Sale brochure for 'Heatherdale Hill Estate',heatherdale hill estate, mitcham, good governs street, patrick court, purches street, heatherdale primary school, land subdivision

Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.open air school, no 3850, blackburn

Brochure for auction of Belmont Orchard Estate, Blackburn, (now Nunawading) 66 sites, 2 February 1924. Agents: Coghill & Haughton, Frank Fisher.Brochure for auction of Belmont Orchard Estate, Blackburnauctions, belmont orchard estate, patterson street, nunawading, central road, joyce street, lilian street, west avenue

Advertisement for High School Estate, Box Hill auction on 24/9/1949 of residence and shop and 15 shop sites including plan of development.Advertisement for High School Estate, auctions, high school estate box hill, middleborough road, box hill, flora avenue, whitehorse road

Black and white photograph of of a film extra in costume on horse taken for a film 'The Great Escort Robbery' filmed on the Schwerkolt Cottage site for Channel Seven.the great escort robbery (film), channel hsv7, schwerkolt cottage

Black and white photograph of Jones family home on flower farm in Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading. Now site of Nunawading South Primary School.jones, bette, mount pleasant road, nunawading, nunawading south primary school no. 4808

A massive Vermont South site of 25,830 sq. m. at 500 Burwood Highway will be up for sale due to the relocation of the Australian Road Research Board.australian road research board, burwood highway, vermont south no. 500

Fifteen home sites to be auctioned by Frank Fisher & Co. on 13 Oct 1962 called Forest Hill Estate in Lake Road, Forest Hill.Fifteen home sites to be auctioned by Frank Fisher & Co. on 13 Oct 1962.forest hill estate, lake road, forest hill, frank fisher co.

Built by Captain Newman after retiring as Superintendent of Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station. The building was a shelter built beside the Toorloo road with a bell over the door and s sign 'Devonshire Teas served. For service ring the bell.' Operated by Mrs. Newman for a short timeA colour photograph of the site of the Toorloo Arm Tea Room, built about 1937. Shows a small clearing in a bushland setting. Toorloo Arm Victoriavegetation

Black and white photograph of twelve members of Tambo Waterboard inspecting the overhead spray watering machine at Bruce's track Disposal site Kalimna Victtoriawater resources

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from the Management Committee giving in principle agreement to Mr. Hymans' request to build a Ladies Hairdressing Salon at Falls Creek on Site 4A.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, plan for ladies hairdressing salon

black and white photo: construction girders, building under construction. Workmen on site. Reinforcing mesh . Houses in background, palm trees in some gardens.,Reg. V. Brock, Bendigo written on back green and white adhesive label on back B 1098 ( add copies mayu be obtained by quoting this number. RHSV stamped on back, Bendigo Branch.buildings

Marion Holding in photoColour photograph showing interior of Whiters Holiday Village Rotunda, bluestone fireplace was taken apart, moved to this site and reconstructed. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, restaurant