The padmount was the third so far to be revealed as part of a partnership with Essential Energy to deter graffiti vandalism.

On Tuesday, the ArtDiction team were joined by a group of young Centacare clients who assisted in the day's painting.

House with No Steps acting foreman for the day Jonathon Srbinovski said everyone worked together to paint the police padmount.

"I've been involved in all three projects so far. It's quite fun and gets you out and about, and involved in the community.

"The guys all joined together, shared their ideas and worked together to paint the padmount, I'm very happy with it," he said. Jonathon said feedback from Port Macquarie residents had been positive and uplifting. He had received comments about the colour brought to the street.

"Someone said we we're doing a really good thing and making the padmounts look much better then what they used to be."

Mid North Coast Local Area Command (LAC) crime prevention officer Senior Constable, Steve Cherry, commended the young painters' efforts.

"Not only is this great for the police station, I think the project gives young people a positive thing to do. I'm proud to tell people the painting was done by Centacare and House with No Steps."

Senior Constable Cherry was pleased to report graffiti in Port Macquarie was on the decline.

"I think this project paints a positive picture of young people in the community."