An old vintage post box that was installed 150 years ago has been restored and is taking pride of place in Werribee’s CBD.
The red cast iron Australia Post box was originally installed outside Werribee train station in the 1860s, but over time became the target of graffiti and vandalism.
Following a request from a resident, the council decided to restore the old post box and enlisted the help of John Frattin from Agfab Engineering in Point Cook to return the vintage piece back to its former glory.
Mr Frattin dismantled the post box and spent several months painstakingly restoring it, sourcing unique parts to ensure the post box would be historically correct.
Mr Frattin, who has a penchant for restoring vintage pieces in his spare time, said he was thrilled with the final product.
“It was in a very bad state, it had been graffitied and vandalised, and the door hinge was broken,” he said.
The restored post box, which has been coated in anti-graffiti lacquer, is now on the corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road in Werribee, out the front of the Old Shire Offices. The aperture has been covered so people don’t accidentally try and post their letters.
Wyndham council arts, culture and heritage portfolio holder Tony Hooper said: “It’s great that the community will now get to enjoy this special part of our history.”
