Published on 25 November 2025
Painting of a new art installation at GrainCorp’s Serviceton site has now finished, marking a major milestone for the town and its place on the Wimmera Mallee’s growing network of silo art installations.
Adelaide-based artist Jack Fran spent about two weeks painting the mural, which tells the story of the South Australia–Victoria border dispute and features historical surveyors Henry Wade and Edward White.
Serviceton residents mark the completion of the works last Sunday with a special celebration with Fran, his team and West Wimmera Shire Council representatives.
The completed project joins painted GrainCorp silos at Kaniva and Goroke, which were completed in 2020.
Fran worked closely with the Serviceton community and West Wimmera Shire Council to develop the concept for the artwork.
Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said the artwork reflected the town’s strong sense of identity and pride.
“Having another silo art location in West Wimmera strengthens our region as a destination for travellers and art enthusiasts alike.
“Projects like this not only showcase our local history; they also help bring people into town to support local businesses.”
Mr Bezuidenhout said the silo art at Goroke and Kaniva already attracts a steady stream of visitors to the region/
“Silo art has become one of the most visible and engaging ways to tell the story of our towns, and each new mural adds another reason for people to visit, stay, and experience everything West Wimmera has to offer,” he said.
“This new mural will attract visitors who may not have previously explored Serviceton, giving them a chance to discover our community, its stories, and the surrounding Wimmera Mallee region.”
GrainCorp Community Engagement Manager Kyle Docherty said it was exciting to see the GrainCorp Serviceton silos join the growing Australian Silo Trail and continue to contribute to regional storytelling through the public art phenomenon.
“The Serviceton community and West Wimmera Shire Council have shown remarkable dedication and passion throughout this process, and we’re proud to support their vision and work together on an initiative that strengthens local identity and encourages regional tourism,” he said.
Artist Jack Fran specialises in creating large-scale public artworks. His style blends realism, abstraction, and pop-surrealist elements, producing layered works with hidden imagery and strong visual storytelling.
Fran often works closely with communities to embed local stories, history, and symbolism into his designs.
Visitors are encouraged to view the silo safely from the Serviceton Railway Station and remain clear of the GrainCorp site.