Statement by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis Madiba and Tutu Murals Completed: A Restoration of Hope.
I am delighted today to reveal the new decals on the Civic Centre Tower Block depicting two beloved icons of South African history - Madiba and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Their vision of a prosperous country united in
its diversity is one that we share and strive for.
The renewal of these murals is symbolic of the hope that we aim to restore to our city and to our nation.
We had anticipated the project to take one month to complete, but the team managed to restore the images to their former glory within three weeks.
I wish to express my gratitude to the team overseeing this project.
Retaining the existing artwork enabled us to preserve the unique imagery without unduly inflating costs.
The restoration of the Civic Centre's decals is just one element of an ongoing process of renewal in the city.
The restored twelve-floor-high window murals will once again welcome motorists as they enter the CBD.
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