Australovenator: Designing Prehistoric Identity

Bringing an Australian dinosaur to life as a found object metal sculpture.

The Collaboration

POMO was engaged to provide the technical bridge between concept and reality. Working as a specialist implementation partner to Vee Design, we took the lead on the technical design and delivery of this complex interpretive element. This project exemplifies our ability to integrate with high-level landscape master plans and deliver the “fine grain” detail that turns a plan into a built outcome.

Delivering the Australovenator: The Implementation Process

POMO’s mandate was to translate a biological reality into a structural asset. We moved beyond simple representation to deliver a certified piece of creative infrastructure. Our process included:

  • Anatomical & Structural Engineering: We conducted deep research into the specific anatomy of Australovenator wintonensis to ensuring scientific accuracy while calculating load paths for structural stability. This ensured the intervention was not just visually striking but safe for public interaction in an open urban environment.
  • Materiality for Longevity: The design utilised “found objects” and recycled metal components, a strategic choice that reflects the resourceful, industrial character of the outback station country. This required specialised fabrication techniques to weld disparate steel elements into a cohesive, durable form capable of resisting corrosion and extreme heat. We worked with a local artist for the fabrication process.
  • Technical Documentation & RPEQ Certification: We managed the transition from artistic vision to construction-ready documentation. This included oversight of engineering certification (RPEQ) to satisfy risk and asset management requirements, ensuring the structure met all Australian Standards for public infrastructure.
  • Fabrication & Logistics Management: POMO coordinated the off-site fabrication and the complex logistics of transporting the substantial steel structure. We managed the handover process to ensure seamless integration with the surrounding landscape works delivered by Vee Design.

The Impact: Economic & Social Value

The installation has become a primary wayfinding marker and a “sticky” photo opportunity that arrests traveller movement, encouraging longer dwell times,it demonstrates how bespoke creative infrastructure can drive tangible regional renewal by turning local stories into physical economic assets.

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