Parramatta River is surrounded by natural bushland, residential and industrial buildings. A number of foreshore parks make this river accessible to the public.
In an effort to encourage more visitors to the river, Parramatta City Council upgraded the street furniture in 2008.
Classic Plaza Settings offer spaces for families and friends to meet, and Classic Galleria Seats offer comfortable spots to rest. Fountains provide walkers and runners with drinking water.
Mary O’Brien Reserve received an upgrade from the City of Sydney, offering residents of Zetland and neighbouring suburbs a multi-purpose space to enjoy. Accessible Classic Plaza DDA Settings are included in the new design. Classic Plaza Seats surround two new playgrounds, for parents to relax while their children play.
In the heart of Wagga Wagga, the historic Victory Memorial Gardens are set on two hectares of land and offer a central meeting place for the city. Wagga Wagga Council have chosen the comfortable and timeless Mall range to upgrade their existing outdoor furniture. A number of Mall Settings and Mall Seats have been placed throughout the gardens, providing a place to gather with family or simply ponder the history of the park. Also, Rim Bins have been added to provide an efficient litter solution for visitors.
Street Furniture Australia has supplied Mall seats and benches to Sydney’s ferry terminals at Circular Quay, as part of the NSW government’s $3 million upgrade to Circular Quay Wharf, led by Group GSA. Circular Quay is one of Sydney’s key transport interchanges, with around 170,000 customers passing through every week. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian said that the upgrade is vital in ensuring Circular Quay remain a world-class facility: “While everyday transport customers are our priority, the significance of Circular Quay for Sydney’s tourism can’t be underestimated.” Sydney architecture firm Group GSA has led the new design upgrades to Circular Quay wharves 2, 3, 4 and 5. Wayne Krygsman, Associate Director of Group GSA, says, “The main objective of the refresh project by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) was …
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