The 17ha site, which will soon have a sculpture park, elevated walkway, land regeneration and cultural and community activities, is open to the public on Sunday, May 19.
Some of the activities include live music, art classes, a Welcome to Country, and acknowledgements of donations for the project.
“We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our founding members, the unwavering support from local businesses, council, our community and generous donors,” Bridge Art Project chair Allison O’Brien said.
From 10.30am, visitors can explore the tracks, with sausages and soft drinks available to purchase.
There will also be a live performance from Yorta Yorta singer and musician and Moama resident Madi Colville Walker.
Bottle and Brush, an Echuca-Moama “paint-and-sip” style art class business, will host a session at the site from 10.30am.
Tickets cost $50, covering all painting materials; guests are welcome to bring their own drinks. Bookings are through TryBooking.
Echuca Village’s Little Tree is set to host painting classes suitable for all ages, “Rainbow Flower” at 11am, and “Full Moon Magic” at 12.40pm. These can also be booked through TryBooking.
Echuca’s Beldari Pottery is offering a pottery class, with booking details to be confirmed on the Facebook event.
At 11.30am, Aunty Vicki Walker will deliver a Welcome to Country, before the Bridge Art Project Committee thanks key community groups, including the Yorta Yorta people, the traditional custodians of the land.
They will also acknowledge site donors Barry and Jan Donchi, as well as Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Nutrient Ag Solutions, for financial support.
The donations have funded Yorta Yorta man Franky Atkinson to create walking tracks with his earthmoving business Ako Earth.
The site, located in Moama under the new bridge, is an easy to moderate 30-minute walk. Due to its gravel and sand surface, the track is inaccessible for prams and wheelchairs.
“This event is a chance to celebrate where we are and the collective effort that has made our vision a reality,” Ms O’Brien said.
“We invite everyone to join us in a morning of celebration and exploration.”
Visitors are asked to register their interest through the Facebook event. The community is encouraged to explore the precinct and share their ideas about its future.
An interactive map is available on Google Earth, with significant locations marked out.
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