The Encounter Celebration Organisation Victor Harbor Inc. commissioned an art piece, an interactive sculpture, to commemorate the encounter in April 1802 between Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin off the coastal waters now known as Encounter Bay. The interactive sculpture was to incorporate information technology to not only acknowledge the encounter but also provide information regarding the respective crews and the scientific cartographic achievements of both vessels. There was also to be a component to allow the Ngarrindjeri/Ramindjeri people to tell their story.

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Regrettably, the Committee has decided not to go ahead with the project because:

1. the time available to construct the sculpture before 25 September 2025 is too short and we stand to lose financially

2. we just don't have sufficient funds to complete the project

3. the artists involved can no longer guarantee the commitment for the timeline required

4. key stakeholder support just is not there.

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We will keep the promotional video above for viewing. Perhaps another opportunity will arise in the future. Thank you to all who supported the project.

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