Newport fence

Newport Station Urban Art Fence Project

To upgrade fencing in the area and commission murals

Project details

Suggested by: murray

Project partner: Hobson's Bay Council

Budget

$138,400.00

Votes

147 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

The current rusted old fencing at Newport station is an eyesore. The project will have a sound proof fence built in front of the current fence and then a competition will be run for urban art to be painted on the fence. (If council approved). A small road will need to be closed for the artists to paint their works and a community festival will be held with food trucks and music, so people can come down and watch the artists at work.

The current rusted fence is a serious eyesore which makes the whole area feel very rundown. There is a lovely set of shops along Hall St with original architecture and a new fence with urban art murals along it would bring the whole area alive. It would block out some of the very loud train noise that affects the area because industrial trains going to and from Geelong go along that line.

The community would benefit immensely from having their local shopping strip looking like a part of New York rather than the current ugly eyesore that exists.

Project details

Suggested by: murray

Project partner: Hobson's Bay Council

Budget

$138,400.00

Votes

147 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

Comments

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CharlieABC

13 Sep 2018

This is a great idea, would be good to see the fencing / soundproofing extended to the north of the station along Hall St. eg., past Elphin / Farm St.

A.minor

12 Sep 2018

What a great idea, and the inclusion of green spaces mentioned in the comments... superb! More art & greenery for Newport! <3

Waynebulldog

26 Aug 2018

An upgrade on fencing at Newport Station is long overdue. I agree, it would greatly improve the outlook for shops, cafes and businesses in that area as well as other residents/ customers etc.

trinagilly

21 Aug 2018

This is an outstanding idea - it has been an eyesore for years and will be a most welcome change to the visual landscape of Hall St. I agree with Amelia some native grasses would be wonderful!

AmeliaB

15 Aug 2018

This is a fantastic idea! Hall St at Newport Station is in desperate need of updating. I would suggest some compatible planting be incorporated into this project - perhaps local native grasses.

Project Owner

Samyama > AmeliaB

20 Aug 2018

Hi Amelia, Thanks for your support. That's a great idea. Hopefully with the money I have applied for we could also do some planting. Cheers and get all of your friends to vote! :)