
Since its installation, the sculpture has sparked controversy among local residents due to its design and cost, which amounts to 136,000 Australian dollars (approximately 89,000 US dollars). The art object represents a mythical creature inspired by an ancient marsupial anteater, whose remains were found in nearby caves, and is described as "huge, clumsy, and mesmerizing." The city authorities plan to recover the costs for restoring the damaged sculpture from the offender.


