While the tower itself stores precious life-giving water for the community, the concrete structure has become a time capsule, marking significant moments in the town's history.
The artwork was painted by artists Cam Scale and Andrew Davis, with $45,000 raised through government grants and community fundraising by Tatura's Rotary club and RSL.
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Tatura RSL Sub-Branch mural committee chair Robert Mathieson said the project was the result of more than three and a half years of planning.
“It will honour the history of the region and add some colour to the town’s landscape,” Mr Mathieson said.
He said the mural added to the town's vitality, and the committee hoped it would draw more people to visit Tatura.
“The community has been an important part of bringing the project to life,” he said.
Sir John built many water towers in the region, including Tatura's, which is the earliest surviving example of a reinforced concrete tower of its kind to be constructed in Victoria.
The 364,000 litre-capacity tower in Tatura was designed by Sir John in May 1911 for Tatura Waterworks Trust, now Goulburn Valley Water.
Michael Bennett, great-grandson of Sir John and a member of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, was touched that the Tatura community had chosen to honour his forefather's legacy.
“I think it’s wonderful there will be a lasting tribute in Tatura to Sir John’s achievements as an engineer, soldier and nation-builder, and that people can continue to learn about his legacy – particularly in regard to his pioneering work in prestressed concrete for water towers like these, for generations to come,” Mr Bennett said.
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