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Stobie Poles Mural Art Program, Marino and Dover Gardens

Client

City of Marion

Location

Marino and Dover Gardens, South Australia

Sector

Public Art and Community Engagement

The City of Marion is undertaking an ambitious three-year program to enhance the visual appeal of its streetscapes by transforming stobie poles and utility boxes into vibrant public art installations. This initiative aims to foster community pride, celebrate local culture, and enliven urban spaces. As part of this program, BE Engineering Solutions (BEES) was engaged to develop mural art concept designs for community consultation and to install approved artwork on two stobie poles in Marino and Dover Gardens.

The Challenge

The Stobie Poles Mural Art Program presented unique challenges:

  • Developing mural art concepts that reflected community identity while appealing to a broad audience.
  • Ensuring the designs met council guidelines and adhered to safety regulations for stobie pole art installations.
  • Managing community consultation effectively to gather diverse input and ensure the final designs were well-received by local residents.
  • Executing the mural installations with high-quality materials to ensure durability in outdoor conditions.

Our Approach

BE Engineering Solutions brought a creative and collaborative approach to the project, ensuring successful outcomes that met community and council expectations:

  • Facilitated a community engagement process to gather feedback on proposed designs, ensuring the murals reflected the identity and values of the neighbourhoods.
  • Adjusted designs based on community input to create artwork that balanced creativity with public appeal.
  • Facilitated a community engagement process to gather feedback on proposed designs, ensuring the murals reflected the identity and values of the neighbourhoods.
  • Adjusted designs based on community input to create artwork that balanced creativity with public appeal.
  • Delivered high-quality installations on two stobie poles, using durable, weather-resistant materials and professional techniques to ensure longevity.
  • Ensured the painting process complied with safety standards for working near utility infrastructure.
  • Supported the City of Marion’s overarching public art strategy by aligning designs with the aesthetic goals of the three-year program.
  • Provided insights and recommendations for scaling the program to other parts of the council area.

Outcome

BE Engineering Solutions delivered impactful results that contributed to the success of the Stobie Poles Mural Art Program:

Key outcomes included:

 

  • Vibrant and meaningful artworks now enhance the streetscapes of Marino and Dover Gardens, reflecting community identity and culture.
  • Increased community engagement and pride, with local residents actively participating in shaping their urban environment.
  • High-quality, durable murals that align with the City of Marion’s vision for a more visually appealing and connected community.
  • A scalable approach for future mural installations across the council area.

Why choose BE Engineering Solutions?

At BE Engineering Solutions, we combine creativity with technical expertise to deliver urban spaces that incorporate public art project. Be it Council or private developer, our team excels in developing concepts, managing community consultation, and executing installations that make a lasting impact.

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