How we engaged with you
Online survey
2 community pop ups
200 postcards delivered to local residents
This consultation is now closed.
At its meeting on 26 May Council decided to remove the pavement mosaics and commemorate this long-standing artwork with a permanent display/plaque.
The Fairfield Pavement Mosaics are coming to the end of their life.
Created by artist Simon Normand, this well-loved artwork has played a special role in the cultural landscape of Fairfield for three decades and Council thanks the artist for his contribution.
Most public art has a lifespan of 20 years. Over time, the mosaics have become worn and damaged, and the ongoing cost of repairing them is no longer sustainable.
Removing them will make the footpath safer, cleaner and easier to use.
This will allow for opportunities to explore working with new artists to create more diverse artworks across Darebin.
It is proposed that the removal of the artwork be done one mosaic at a time, and footpaths would remain open to reduce disruption.
Engagement summary
From 3 February - 15 March we consulted with the community on the possible removal of the Fairfield Pavement Mosaics.
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Who we heard from
93 people provided feedback
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What you told us
Feedback was categorised into 4 themes:
- Remove the mosaics
- Remove the mosaics and replace with new artwork
- Remove the mosaics and display them elsewhere
- Keep the mosaics
