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This is in a prominent position along the Garavogue river on a retaining wall of Garavogue Villas, known as Riverside.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span>QR Codes added to the narratives will bring families to information on UN Sustainable Development Goals, symbols for which are hidden in the murals for a fun and educational activity. This will be used as a teaching aid for the many students who come to the area for nature walks. It will provide information to residents\u00a0 and visitors, drawing attention to the unique landscape and historic environment in line with the strategic priority of Creative Place. The addition of symbols for UN Sustainable Development Goals to the mural, with QR codes for information will augment the project to support our strategic priority of Climate, Biodiversity and Environment.\u00a0Working with Parks Department, a planting scheme for each section of wall between each mural will be devised. 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