Maitlanes
From outdoor dining and live performance to augmented reality and interactive experiences, each laneway space will boast its own distinctive aesthetic and play host to a diverse program of ideas designed to entice and entertain both night and day.
Our Maitlanes program starts on 2 February 2023 and is set to run all the way through to the end of April 2023.
Take a look at the Maitlanes program, sites and map via the buttons below.
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Proudly funded by NSW Government, as part of ‘Streets as Shared Spaces’.
- Maitland City Council received funding through the NSW Government's ‘Streets as Shared Spaces’ program for a Council led initiative, ‘Maitlanes’.
- The temporary improvements are designed to create new usable public space with a strong connection with High Street, Central Maitland, in addition to improving walkability in the city centre, changing the hierarchy of our streets and supporting greater social connection.
- The project targets both highly visible lanes currently dominated by vehicles, as well as bringing to life some underutilised spaces through a range of interventions featuring planting and green space, new public furniture, outdoor dining opportunities, bespoke lighting, public art, performance spaces, and a diverse activation program.
- By collaborating with local businesses and the community, the project aims to help shape the evolution and ongoing revitalisation of the city centre.
During the rollout of Maitlanes, there will be some changes to laneway access as part of the installation period, as well as the activation period.
Some works and activations are dependent on weather conditions and there may be delays due to poor weather where the dates may change.
If you have any feedback, or would like more information about the Maitlanes project, please call the contact below who can assist:
Place Activation Team – Vibrant City
E: [email protected]
P: 02 4931 2800
During Maitlanes, there will be some temporary changes to road and laneway access. See below for a table of the most up to date information on changes to traffic conditions.
| Name | Road / Laneway | Road closures (dates may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Passing On | Preschool Lane | Temporary / selected laneway closures for vehicles on selected dates between 1 Feb to 30 April 2023 (Thursday – Sunday), for limited times. |
(M)eat @ Stillsbury | Stillsbury Lane | The laneway will be closed for vehicles between 1 Feb and 30 April 2023 for activations. It will be reopened for vehicles the week of 3 April 2023. |
Maitland’s Lost Cedar Forests | NAB Laneway | The laneway is currently closed for pedestrian access for mural painting, estimated to re-open on the 17 February. |
| Urban Jungle | Moore Street (between Elgin and Albion St – length of ANZ Building) | The section of Moore Street between Elgin and Albion Streets will be closed to vehicles from 13* Feb to 30 April. Access to Moore Street, between Albion St and Church St will be maintained, via Albion St, during the closure period. It will be reopened for vehicles the week of 3 April 2023. |
| Oasis | Dransfield Lane | Temporary / selected laneway closures for vehicles on selected dates between 1 Feb to 30 April 2023 (Thursday – Sunday), for limited times. |
| Cocktails on Coffin | Coffin Lane (west of Bourke St) | Temporary / selected laneway closures for vehicles on selected dates between 1 Feb to 30 April 2023 (Thursday – Sunday), for limited times. |
| Gathering Space / Take Me To The River | Unnamed Lane (adjacent to The Bikesmith) Drill Hall Lane (north) | Temporary / selected laneway closures for vehicles on selected dates between 1 Feb to 30 April 2023 (Thursday – Sunday), for limited times. |