Approximately 200 000 people – from commuters, to pedestrians, traders, and minibus-taxi operators – use the Station Deck facility in the Cape Town central business district on any given weekday.
 
The new jersey barriers that are used to divert and direct the movement of minibus-taxis within the facility are stark concrete obstacles. As such, the idea was proposed for artwork to turn the barriers into colourful dividers that will assist in creating a more welcoming environment for those who frequent this area above the Cape Town Station.
 
Construction Co., the same contractor who was involved with the upgrade of the Station Deck Precinct, painted the murals as part of the external paintwork at the facility.

 
‘After the recent refurbishment was completed, there were more jersey barriers than before and the facility looked rather dull. So, we decided to brighten the place up with vibrant artwork. I’m convinced that this helps to improve the commuters’ experience within the Station Deck Precinct, and I invite those who visit the facility to next time take a closer look at what we’ve done,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Alderman Felicity Purchase.
 
The artwork is both educational and decorative in nature.