Artwork on stobie poles
We support our local community to contribute to public places, using art to create a unique identity and sense of place.
- Before painting stobie poles you must apply to both SA Power Networks and Council.
- Painting must only start after you have received approval. - Not all stobie poles are appropriate for painting.
- Future works may or may not impact your artwork.
Applications
- Apply to SA Power Networks
SA Power Network conditions
- Painting to only start once you have received written approval from both SA Power Network and City of Tea Tree Gully Council.
- Recommend having copies of your approvals on you while painting in case you are approached by the community or an authority.
- Not all stobie poles are suitable for painting.
- Imagery of the finished works, artists names and details will need to be supplied to both SA Power Networks and the local council for records.
- The painted image shall not be higher than 2.0 metres from ground level.
- The artwork on the poles does not constitute commercial advertising - eg business name or logo, political material, local messages or directions or any other material likely to offend.
- Consult with the residents directly adjacent the proposed stobie pole site prior to commencement and gain their approval to paint.
- You are responsible for any ongoing maintenance of the artwork and understand if the artwork is tagged, SA Power Networks will paint over the work at our discretion. The use of an anti-graffiti coating should be considered once completed if the work is to be on display long term.
- During the painting process, consideration should be given to the safety of the participants and the public - eg use of orange cones, high visibility vests etc. where appropriate.
Council recommendations
- Consider your safety and the safety of those around you whilst painting the stobie pole.
- Wear appropriate clothing, hats and sunscreen.
- Ensure there are no tripping hazards.
- Safely dispose of paints and material.
If the artwork featured on the stobie pole is vandalised, Council’s Anti-Graffiti team will take due care to remove. If artwork is damaged during this process, it is not Council’s responsibility to repair it.