The vacant block beside Apollo House is undergoing an exciting new development following consultation with the local community.

The design will incorporate functional landscaping, magnificent sculptural art work and murals.

The facelift is another new initiative being co-ordinated by the Apollo House Arts Administration 3 group under the guidance of TAFE arts teacher Brigid Palin.

Local artist and facilitator Mary Ashby came up with the concept for the four-metre high sculptures that will act as lanterns.

She said she was inspired by geometric shapes.

"The shapes in the sculptures will mirror the artwork of the murals being installed around the block, at night the solar lights will reflect out the images in the designs," Ms Ashby said.

The new landscaping has been designed in association with local community, Arts Admin group, and Dubbo Landscaping and Apollo House staff.

The work began last week with community planting days set for this week.

Colourful and uplifting murals have been created by local children and individuals from the community under the brilliant guidance of local artist Jack Randell, Alan Shillingsworth and Brigid Palin for the area. They will be installed in conjunction with the landscaping.

Further mural work will be executed by the Buninyong Art Buddies and will feature a funky design on the shipping container that will house the Community Swap Shop supplying free clothing to anyone in need. People can donate and acquire quality second-hand clothing which will return economic and environmental benefits for our society.

This project has been part of the Apollo Placemaking Project which is a joint partnership between Dubbo City Council and the Leader in Development staff who co-ordinate the resilience program at Apollo house.

The project was supported by Communities for Children, Arts NSW and the Resilience Active Community partnership for their support and commitment.