The "Licence to Play: Burwood Event-Ready Streets" project is a Burwood Council initiative designed to transform key public spaces into vibrant cultural hubs by streamlining approval processes for temporary road closures and public events.

This project focuses on activating public spaces in three locations and enhancing their vibrancy with infrastructure such as public art and lighting. The selected spaces are:

1. Burwood Road
2. Clarendon Place
3. Ford Lane

Supported by a $500,000 grant from the NSW Government through the Permit Plug Play Pilot Program, this initiative seeks to reduce barriers for event organisers and increase community engagement by making events more frequent and accessible. It aligns with the Council’s broader placemaking goals, fostering cultural, social, and economic growth.

Community members play a crucial role in shaping this project, ensuring that local needs and preferences are considered in its design and implementation. We invite you to share your ideas on how these spaces can be activated, contributing to the creation of more engaging and inclusive environments.

• Burwood Road (Belmore Street to Railway Parade)

• Utilisation of temporary road closure infrastructure to close Burwood Road to cars for a single activation event as part of Lunar New Year 2025, transforming 1,860sqm of road space into a pedestrianised area

• Clarendon Place (intersecting with Railway Parade)

• Infrastructure upgrades to support the intermittent closure of Clarendon Place to cars in order to activate 720sqm of space for people

• Ford Lane (intersecting with Railway Parade)

• Utilisation of temporary parking infrastructure to close Ford Lane to cars and activate 225sqm of space for people for a Wall to Wall public art activation event that will see the installation of lighting infrastructure and murals.

Council is seeking community feedback to better understand your connection to the Permit Plug Play Program Precinct and how we can make it more vibrant and engaging for everyone.

We want to hear your vision for future street activations, and the types of events and activities you’d like to see more of.

Your insights will help shape the transformation of our public spaces into lively cultural hubs, ensuring that our streets reflect the community’s needs and aspirations. Whether you visit the precinct regularly or have ideas to share, your feedback will help us unlock more walkable, safe, and activated neighbourhoods.