NuCrush Group unveils revamped silo celebrating Southport’s history to mark anniversary

A SOUTHPORT “eyesore” has been transformed into a celebration of the suburb’s history. Here’s why you’ll be seeing a lot more of icons of the Gold Coast’s past.

. Nucrush Group Director Michelle Neumann with the silo. Picture Mike Batterham

A SOUTHPORT “eyesore” has been transformed into a celebration of the suburb’s history.

The stark white paint job on the Nucrush facility on Southport-Nerang Road has been replaced by vibrant blue imagery to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.

Michelle Neumann with Artist Dean Cogle who painted the silo. Picture Mike Batterham

The 13m-tall art, by local artist Dean Cogle, will be unveiled today in a ceremony by its owners, the Neumann family which also runs Nucon.

It features images of Southport buildings as they appeared in the 1960s.

Michelle Neumann said the art was a thank you to Southport and had been developed over a six-month period.

“We wanted to leave a lasting legacy behind here in Southport and we hope the town loves the artwork.

The Silo’s new look. PIctured is .Nucrush Group Director Michelle Neumann. Picture: Mike Batterham

“I honestly believe that art can bring the community together and Dan did a marvellous job in reflecting the coastal lifestyle.”

The Neumann family, including former Gold Coast mayor Robert and Coolangatta council alderman Alfred have been a big part of the community since the 1920s.

Cement and sand which has gone through their seven concrete plants has been used in the building of such structures as the Commonwealth Games Indoor Sports Centre and the new Hypercoaster at Movie World.