In this Place - A public artwork for Lenah Valley

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Work continues on In this Place – the public art project by artist Alex Miles - that is part of the Lenah Valley Retail Precinct Upgrade. Two murals are now complete and the artist is working with the City’s Public Art Coordinator and local building owners to resolve the detail and timing for completion of three further small mural works within the precinct.

A selection of excerpts from the stories and memories that have been collected as part of the postcard campaign will be used within a series of new seats and bus stops. It is also hoped that a sign will mark the start of the precinct at its eastern end, which will be illuminated, highlighting the phrase “In this Place”

More information:

For more information about the In this Place project contact the City of Hobart’s Public Art Coordinator, Judith Abell. Ph (03) 6238 2494 Email: abellj@hobartcity.com.au

To stay informed of all City of Hobart engagement projects please register here.


Work continues on In this Place – the public art project by artist Alex Miles - that is part of the Lenah Valley Retail Precinct Upgrade. Two murals are now complete and the artist is working with the City’s Public Art Coordinator and local building owners to resolve the detail and timing for completion of three further small mural works within the precinct.

A selection of excerpts from the stories and memories that have been collected as part of the postcard campaign will be used within a series of new seats and bus stops. It is also hoped that a sign will mark the start of the precinct at its eastern end, which will be illuminated, highlighting the phrase “In this Place”

More information:

For more information about the In this Place project contact the City of Hobart’s Public Art Coordinator, Judith Abell. Ph (03) 6238 2494 Email: abellj@hobartcity.com.au

To stay informed of all City of Hobart engagement projects please register here.

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  • Bushrangers and ladies

    by History Buff, about 7 years ago

    Apparently there used to be an Inn at 88-98 Augusta Road before it burnt down.It was built in 1857 and was there for forty years, the pub was frequented by the coal miners who worked in the mines around Lenah Valley.The pub was also visited by the bushranger Martin Cash who ranged around the area.

    Lady Jane Franklin built Acanthe which is now the Art Museum on the corner of Brushy Creek Road and Lenah Valley Road. She and husband Governor John Franklin had a house in Giblin street as a base while Acanthe was being built. The road which... Continue reading