A GIANT metal hat built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Banjo Paterson’s birthday last year is now being used to sell real estate.
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Orange councillor Chris Gryllis paid $15,000 to have the “eye-catching sculpture” built and hoped to have it placed on permanent display somewhere in the city.
However, the design and size of the hat were slammed by some councillors and members of the public, leaving its future in limbo.
In an attempt to justify his expenditure on the two-metre-high hat, Cr Gryllis put it on the back of a trailer, which he parked at the top end of Hill Street near the entrance to the Adventure Playground.
The hat is being used as a billboard to promote his business Chris Gryllis Real Estate and upcoming events such as the Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival.
Cr Gryllis expects the hat to be used by other businesses and event organisers to showcase upcoming events.
“It’s not about making money, it will be used for promotion,” he said.
“I’m happy with what it’s being used for now.”
Cr Gryllis has received no complaints from anyone about the structure and its new location.
“Not one bad word had been said about it,” he said.
tracey.prisk@fairfaxmedia.com.au