The piano was a collaborative project between the Yarriambiack Youth Action Council and the Warracknabeal Arts Council.

The project also involved other members of the community.

Meg Streeter and her family thoughtfully donated it. The piano was passed down generations since the 1950s.

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Ms Streeter said her family are pleased the piano would be put to good use.

She said she had many happy memories of singalongs at the piano with family, friends, neighbours and farmhands.

"The piano took pride and joy in the front lounge where it would be played over and over again," Ms Streeter said.

"We hope the community has as much enjoyment playing the piano as each and every member of our family did."

The piano was refurbished by Youth Action Councillors and then painted by Warracknabeal artist Abby Sleep who painted the piano in cool toned green with abstract flowers.

Yarriambiack Shire Council chief executive officer Jessie Holmes said the piano was a wonderful example of how council and community.

"The piano will bring lots of joy to the streetscape of Warracknabeal and we hope that residents enjoy the piano for many years to come," she said.

The piano was adorned with a plaque on the side to encourage new memories to be made and a thanks to the community members involved in the project.

The Warracknabeal community piano is located on Woolcock Street between Café Pharmacino and the Chemist and is available to all residents to play and enjoy.

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