Local young people have joined forces to work with Havant Borough Council's Retail Support and partners to improve the appearance of the subway between Hambledon Retail Park and St George's Walk in Waterlooville. The objective of the project was to enhance the environment for shoppers and visitors, increase footfall and awareness for the town centre as well as engage with the local community and, in particular, with young people.

The theme of the mural is old images of Waterlooville, moving in time to incorporate scenes of the present and future. The Art and Soul Traders, a not for profit organisation, worked on the design with local young people who helped the artists paint the mural during the Easter holidays.

 

Cllr Mrs June Fulcher, then Mayor of Havant, formally opened the subway during a special funday held in May, which attracted a good crowd, who also enjoyed the full range of entertainment that was put on to complement the celebrations.(See below)

 

 

 

The project was organised by Havant Borough Council's Senior Retail Support Officer alongside the Stakes Lodge Project, Hampshire County Council Youth Services, Havant Borough Youth Council, BAE Systems, Gales Brewery and Hermitage Housing.