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91原创 Township has invited artists to submit designs for utility kiosk art wraps in Fort 91原创.

A post to the said the Township 鈥渋s seeking to identify artists who have an interest, experience, expertise and ability to participate with the Township in the creation of art to be used in the wrapping of the identified utility boxes in Fort 91原创.鈥�

Five locations will showcase environmental themes, 鈥渂right, colourful depictions of our natural environment and/or local ecosystems,鈥� one, located next to the Glover Road rainbow crosswalk, 鈥渨ill reflect a theme of inclusion, diversity and acceptance,鈥� while five locations 鈥渨ill reflect the culture and heritage of the four local First Nations on whose traditional territory the Township was established,鈥� with preference given to artists with ties to the four First Nations.

The deadline for submissions was Thursday, Aug, 26.

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Wrapping of utility boxes is part of a growing trend across B.C. to cover bland or graffiti-scarred utility boxes 鈥� everything from street light electrical boxes at intersections to water pump stations 鈥� with images digitally printed on graffiti-resistant vinyl decals.

Those requesting wraps on BC Hydro boxes must apply for permission to wrap each pad-mounted transformer and sign a 10-year agreement for each installation. As part of the agreement, the requesting party pays for, maintains and owns the wrap (costing roughly $800 to $2,000 each), which must be installed by an established wrapping company of the party鈥檚 choice that has taken (or is willing to take) BC Hydro鈥檚 safety training.

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In Chilliwack, a effectively cut graffiti vandalism significantly.

A staff report said there were no new incidents on 24 kiosks wrapped in 鈥渉igh graffiti target areas鈥� in the 12 months since they were applied.

鈥淭his confirms that not only is a wrapped kiosk is more pleasing to the eye, but also that a wrapped kiosk is an effective a deterrent to graffiti vandals,鈥� the report outlined.