Making Local Streets Event-Ready

The Making Local Streets Event-Ready project is a Transport for NSW-funded initiative focused on improving Skinner Street, South Grafton, while also supporting works across other priority locations.

• Upgraded electrical infrastructure and event-ready power connections.
• New event support infrastructure.
• Restoration of the culturally significant Irene Daley Mosaic Seat.
• Improvements to Council's event approval processes and development of an Event Toolkit for organisers.
• Delivery of an Event Organiser Bootcamp.
• A pilot street activation event to test the new infrastructure and event framework.

• October 2026: Electrical designs completed.
• November 2026 to March 2027: Electrical infrastructure approvals and construction.
• February 2027: Event Organiser Bootcamp delivered.
• February 2027: Installation of the restored Irene Daley Mosaic Seat.
• March 2027: Mosaic restoration handover completed.
• April 2027: Pilot activation event planned as part of the Clarence Valley Plunge Festival, subject to electrical upgrades being completed.
• April to June 2027: Project evaluation and final reporting

• Making it easier and more affordable to host community events.
• Improving access to reliable power and event infrastructure.
• Streamlining Council approval processes for event organisers.
• Supporting local businesses, tourism and economic activity through increased activations.
• Preserving and showcasing a significant local public artwork through the Irene Daley Mosaic restoration.
• Encouraging more regular, vibrant community events and greater use of public spaces across the Clarence Valley.

This initiative is funded through the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program, led by Transport for NSW.