By Eleanor Wilson
A mural art installation in Berwick’s Kempson Walk is the latest addition in works to upgrade the existing outdoor dining spaces established in Berwick Village during Covid lockdowns.
The outdoor dining spaces were established in Kempson Walk and Berwick Village in early 2021 to support local businesses in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now, works to upgrade the existing outdoor spaces is underway, courtesy of funding from the State Government’s Outdoor Activation Fund 2021.
City of Casey manager of growth and investment Kathryn Seirlis said the funding will also help to upgrade existing furniture in Kempson Walk, and upgrade outdoor dining spaces and concrete blocks in Berwick Village median strip.
“The proposed works will improve visual interest and create an attractive and inviting space for visitors and pedestrians to stay and support local businesses,” Ms Seirlis said.
“The outdoor dining spaces established during the COVID-19 lockdowns in both Kempson Walk and Berwick Village median strip will be retained but upgraded and refreshed, with the intent of revitalising the existing public spaces within Berwick Village.”
The Kempson Walk furniture works started on 11 July 2022, while work on the Kempson Walk mural began on 9 August 2022.
Both Kempson Walk works will be complete by the end of August 2022.
