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EDDIE DOWERS | Business Development Manager VIC and TAS

edowers@streetfurniture.com
03 8370 8863

Eddie is a qualified horticulturalist, with a major in concept landscape design. He has 20 years of experience as a landscape and horticulturalist consultant, including design and construct, and piloted government initiatives in the horticultural industry.

Eddie has authored industry papers and worked with the CSIRO to develop world-first omnidirectional anti-slip decking and pedestrian boards for public space.

What inspires you?

Nature.

Your favourite product and why?

The Cafe range, as customers can funkify the product with outlandish colours.

Cafe Stools at Eaglehawk Regional Play Space.


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Book a Studio Workshop for your office

Melissa Gerke, our Communications and Education Specialist, is bringing a fun, interactive and informative presentation about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to customers in cities around Australia and in the US. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) we will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). 2024 cities and dates include: Select from three catering options (optional): To book, contact Melissa mgerke@streetfurniture.com

  • 19 apr 2024
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Book your spot on a 2024 Factory Tour

The Street Furniture Australia factory, in Regents Park, Western Sydney, is both a manufacturing hub and R&D studio for our Australian-designed and made street furniture products. We run fun and informative group events for customers throughout the year, to share how products are designed, tested and built, and the latest products and projects. This tour is open to design specifiers such as landscape architects and architects, and place custodians including Councils, government agencies, developers and other place managers. Director of Tract Julie Lee said: “It was a great opportunity for our team to look behind the scenes and understand the innovation, research and climate positive outcomes Street Furniture Australia is focusing on. Thank you for having us!” Place Design Group Associate, Liam Isaksen, said: “The factory tour is a fun …

  • 20 nov 2023
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  • 26 mar 2024
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