Making History at Burwood Bus Depot!
Our Burwood bus depot in Sydney now features a vibrant mural that pays homage to a true industry trailblazer, Lorna Hutchings! Lorna's journey began behind the wheel in 1974, as she fearlessly drove her way into the record books as the FIRST female bus driver at Burwood depot. Still an integral part of the team today, almost 50 years later, Lorna works as a duty officer at our Kingsgrove depot.
Big kudos to visionary artist Christina Huynh, whose incredible talent has breathed life into this awe-inspiring mural. Commissioned by Burwood Council, this masterpiece graces the front façade of Burwood Bus Depot, sharing Lorna's story with every passerby along Parramatta Road.
Join us in celebrating Lorna's remarkable journey and the power of breaking barriers! Let's keep driving change and pushing for progress together!
Artist Statement:
The design shows an AEC Regent III double-decker bus with a license plate “1974.TS” which represents the year Lorna Hutchings began driving as the first female bus driver at Burwood Bus Depot.
Two Australian Reed Warblers meet among parts of a former Regent Double decker bus in restoration. A scene where two warblers meet symbolises Burwood as an important place for a meeting between Sydney City and Western Sydney for resources such as Burwood Library or for the buzzing atmosphere, diversity and rich cultural flavours found throughout Burwood Chinatown.
The theme of yarn bomb and knitting is central throughout the design as it celebrates the character of Lorna Hutchings, her love for knitting, and the movement of street art throughout the inner west and inner-city suburbs of Sydney. To ‘Yarn bomb’ was originally to reclaim and personalise sterile or cold public places.
