The Katamatite wedge-tailed eagle sculpture is lit up at night with lights under its wings, creating a golden glow.
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Made from bearings, mower blades and scrap metal found on farms, the majestic wedge-tailed eagle sculpture landed in Katamatite a decade ago.
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The sculpture, made by Urana artist Andrew Whitehead, was unveiled by the Katamatite Lions Club in 2015 at the ‘Sculptures by the creek’ event.
It took six months and $17,000 to build, with the Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation donating $10,000, the Lions Club donating $5000 and Moira Shire Council donating $2000 to the project.
Katamatite Lions Club member Rob Peachey said the artist did amazing work and the 10-year anniversary had come around quick.
“It still looks really good in the years since it was done, and we've lit it up at night, it's fantastic,” he said.
The Katamatite eagle sculpture was unveiled in 2015 after taking six months to make.
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Mr Peachey said the location of the sculpture was great because it made people stop, have a look around and a break, driving up business for the local pub and cafés.
“It makes the town look good and makes it welcoming for people, it just benefits the community,” he said.
He said that despite it being 10 years since the sculpture was unveiled, plenty of people still made a point of checking it out.
“It's still something that I find, I drive past or any of us drive past, and quite often see people stopped there having a look,” he said.
He said wedge-tailed eagles were impressive birds, and it was great to bring attention to them.
“They are proud animals and amazing to see, you don't see them that often now, but occasionally, you see them flying around, and it's pretty special when you do see one,” he said.
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