Creative partnership sees East Maitland laneway meet its potential
Neighbouring the East Maitland IGA and adjoining Lawes Street, the refurbished laneway was officially launched on Friday 13 May.
The installation includes a bold patterned ‘ceiling’ formed with zigzag webbing overhead that comes to life every night with colourful LED neon lighting.
The laneway includes new bench seating and planter boxes creating a local focal point on Lawes Street with a safe and inviting feel.
Chris Console, Director of Studio John Fish says ‘we were excited to work with Council to help transform this space into a place for social interaction and inspire peoples’ imaginations.’
Speaking at the launch, Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold said Council was ‘committed to turning underused public spaces into somewhere people could meet, sit, relax and enjoy both during the day and at night.
‘By adding colour and vibrancy, we hope to increase use of this public space in East Maitland.
‘This improved laneway, and others that are planned for Central Maitland later this year, are key to ensuring our spaces are pedestrian friendly, and create opportunity business now and into the future.’
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