Deane Street, Burwood

Burwood Council has closed Deane Street to cars and transformed it into a vibrant outdoor dining and entertainment space, funded by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Streets as Shared Spaces round two program.

NSW Minister for Infrastructure, Cities, and Active Transport, Rob Stokes, said, “It’s amazing what you can achieve when you stop looking at a road as a space for cars and start looking at it as a place for people.”

The site features seating and shade, fresh plants and trees, public art floor mural by Nadia Odlum, a bike repair kiosk, and reallocated road space enabling increased pedestrian and cyclist access.

“I am thrilled to see Deane Street reach its full potential,” said Burwood Mayor, John Faker. “Already a busy and exciting hub of activity, it’s fantastic to see Council take advantage of this funding opportunity to transform Deane Street into the colourful and functional space it is now.”

“This updated precinct will facilitate and encourage community interaction, socialising, dining and recreation and seeks to fulfil a broad range of social, economic, health and environmental needs for our community,” he said.

A local user commented on LinkedIn: “As someone who uses the station immediately alongside this, this installation has been a welcome relief in a very busy but highly constrained pedestrian environment.”

The project features Mall Curved Slim Benches to bring organic curves to the space. Linea Cubes, Cafe Tables and Cafe Stools offer additional seating and tables for outdoor dining.

Frame Planters bring greenery and cheerful florals to the space. And Frame Bin Enclosures help to keep the area clean for the community.

Council has selected highly durable and low-maintenance aluminium Bush Cherry battens and Palladium Silver frames for the furniture suite.