New fence makes happy feet

Glebe Public School has a new multicoloured fence courtesy of artist Nuha Saad.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore unveiled the highly functional work of art as part of the school’s 150th anniversary.
Nuha Saad’s fence will be the centrepiece for the city’s ongoing upgrade of Glebe Point Road.
“The colours of the fence symbolise the diversity of the residents of Glebe and add a vibrancy and vitality to the street,” the Lord Mayor said.
“Glebe has changed over 150 years, but Glebe Public School has always focused on what we all want from our education system – to give children the best chance to discover their talents and interests and realise their full promise in life.”
Nuha Saad said the work was inspired by the picket fences found throughout the Glebe area.
“The school fence acts as a link to Glebe’s vibrant contemporary culture and its architectural and social history and combines aspects of Glebe’s Victorian architectural past,” Ms Saad said.
The Glebe Point Road upgrade also includes a new civic space at the corner of Glebe Point Road and Parramatta Road and restoration of the historic Jubilee Fountain. Drinking water will be restored to the fountain which was installed in 1909 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Glebe Municipality.
The city is also helping mark the school’s 150th anniversary with banners on Glebe Point Road’s new smart poles.