In partnership with Murray River Council and Campaspe Shire Council, the Boys to the Bush will help maintain the sand sculptures.
Boys to the Bush is an organisation dedicated to championing young men through early intervention, mentoring, and community engagement.
The group will complete daily audits of fencing, signage and the sculptures themselves, ensuring everything remains intact.
Boys to the Bush mentor Jack Evans said the boys have happily taken on the job.
“We're extremely grateful that they um thought of us, and it's a really good initiative for the young boys to be able to check all the nine (sculptures) on the Murray,” he said.
“It gets the boys out and about. They can walk (or) ride... it gets them out in the community, engaging with other people, and that's what we're all about.
“A lot of the boys have taken to it and have been enjoying it.”
The sculptures have been built with a special sculpting technique utilising wet sand, the sculptures are designed to be structurally sound.
While the Boys in the Bush will be carrying out their checks, community members are encouraged to also keep an eye out for any damage to sculptures, fencing and signage.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell commended the community partnership and extended gratitude to the young men.
“It’s a great way for young men to contribute to their community while helping protect something special,” he said.
“By working together and with the support of the community and Boys to the Bush, we can keep Wonderland on the Murray a truly magical experience for all,” he said.
Damage can be reported on the Campaspe Shire Council’s website, and there is also an option to upload a photo of any damage.
For more information or to report damage, visit https://tinyurl.com/mt9svrrc
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