Work begins to paint over Pam the Bird image on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge
Transurban is undertaking a multi-day operation to paint over unauthorized graffiti of 'Pam the Bird' on a 140-meter pylon of Melbourne's Bolte Bridge. The individual responsible for the stunt faces multiple criminal charges.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the high costs and safety risks associated with urban vandalism on critical infrastructure.
Painters are starting a multi-day job to paint over Pam the Bird graffiti on the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne. ( ABC News )
An operation to paint over graffiti on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge is expected to take several days and 100 litres of surface preparation, primer and paint.
Jack Gibson-Burrell was charged with multiple offences after allegedly scaling the pylon to spray-paint an image of Pam the Bird.
The cost of painting over the image is being borne by Transurban.
Link copied Share Share article Painters are starting a major, multi-day job to paint over Pam the Bird graffiti on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge.
The image was spray-painted on one of the bridge's 140-metre-tall pylons earlier this month in an audacious stunt by alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell.
Authorities allege Mr Gibson-Burrell, 22, forced entry into the eastern pylon of the bridge and climbed up through an existing system of ladders.
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