In a moving tribute to suicide prevention and mental health awareness a single wind turbine at Lake Bonney was illuminated in a captivating spectacle on Sunday.


This was the fourth light up event that has been gaining the attention of onlookers since the concept was first sparked in 2022.


The initial concept of lighting up the wind turbine blue was initiated by Vestas service technician John Hutchinson for the Beyond Blue campaign.


In a unique twist, the most recent illumination saw the turbine also lit up yellow.


The colours are significant to two separate campaigns – Blue for Beyond Blue and yellow for R U OK? Day.


The event was hosted by the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network as part of a series of events coinciding with R U OK? Day, which was held last Thursday.


“A very big thankyou to John Hutchison, Vestas and Iberdrola for working with our network for the fourth time last night to bring more awareness around the R U OK? conversation,” A WRSPN spokesperson said.


“It was a spectacular sight when the blue turbine turned yellow for R U OK?


“Thanks to Tracey Wanganeen who is an R U OK? ambassador and who shared an exercise to help people know the four steps for checking in with friends and family as the turbine turned yellow behind her.


“Lots of conversations were had around the fire bucket.


“Thanks to Cooneys & Co for keeping us warm with coffee and soup and cupcakes. Thanks also to Steve Chapple for all the great photos.”


Meanwhile, those who went out to have a look and got snap happy have the chance to win tickets to the 2024 Teagles Excavation Pines Enduro.


Iberdrola has donated two VIP entry, food and drink tickets for the event being held at Millicent this weekend, September 20-22.


Photos to be submitted by 12pm today to John at johhu@vestas.com.


The winner will be selected by Iberdrola at close of business.