Little Audrey to return to the Melbourne sky 

28 May 2009

Melbourne’s cherished Skipping Girl, fondly known as Little Audrey, will return to her lofty perch on 4 June before being relit at an official ceremony on 10 June.

Thanks to AGL Energy, the principal sponsor of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) restoration appeal, along with the Heritage Council of Victoria, Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund and other public donors, The Skipping Girl has spent the past three months undergoing a major overhaul in a Heidleberg workshop.

“When Little Audrey arrived at the workshop, she was in pretty bad shape.  The 80-plus year old neon globes were removed and fully replicated before the actual sign was cleaned and polished,” said David Hamilton, General Manager Marketing AGL.

“The vinegar box underneath the Skipping Girl was also fully replicated, as it had weathered badly during Audrey’s 38 years in the sky.”

The refreshed Little Audrey will be maintained by AGL, Australia’s largest integrated renewable energy company, and powered by AGL 100% GreenPower accredited product for the next five years, so that her skips will leave a far smaller carbon-footprint than before the restoration.

“During this landmark repair, we have truly realised the importance of Little Audrey to the people of Melbourne.  We are delighted to see her return and look forward to her continued contribution to our skyline,” Mr Hamilton said.

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For all media enquiries and more information please contact:

Giselle Pethard
Publicity Manager, AGL
03 8633 6115
0414 299658
gpethard@agl.com.au