Hemo Gorge Sculpture

Revised estimates and funding Design/modelling $50,000 Fabrication $340,000 Installation/lighting $50,000 Display Panels $10,000 Contingency 10% $50,000 Total $500,000 Less Contributions $400,000 ($200k NZTA, $150k RLC, $50k Te Puia – in-kind) Seeking/underwrite $100,000 Public Art Trust support

NZTA Urban Design Guidelines - Section 4 Landmark features: Large roundabouts provide opportunities to create special features which can help wayfinding and enhance local identity. This may take the form of large scale public art, feature lightings or distinctive planting.

Terry Stevens Recommendations Sense of arrival, suggests gateway features Focus on Maori cultural sites through storytelling

View from Hemo Road - Approaching from Rotorua

Southern Approach – From Taupo

View from Old Taupo Road