Case Study - Mexican Restaurant Fit-Out
Reconfiguring Lighting and Power for 189 Queen Street
Canny Electrics delivered a commercial lighting and power fit-out for a new Mexican restaurant at 189 Queen Street, CBD, adapting an existing tenancy to a new hospitality layout.
The project involved relocating existing light fittings and bar-area power points, adding new dining-space lighting, and coordinating directly with an interior design partner to align the electrical layout with the venue concept.
The result was a restaurant fit-out with lighting and power configured to the new floor plan, supporting progression to final completion.
- Client Type: Commercial tenant / restaurant operator
- Industry: Hospitality / restaurant
- Location: 189 Queen Street, CBD
- Project Date: 12/08/2025
- Project Type: Commercial lighting and power fit-out
- Property Type: Commercial restaurant tenancy
- Trigger for Project: New tenants taking over an existing venue and completing a fit-out for a new restaurant
- Primary Services: Lighting relocation, new light installation, power point relocation, wall light installation, fit-out coordination
- Delivery Model: On-site coordination with client and interior designer
- Design Partner: Grace Interior Designs
- Company: Canny Electrics
The Challenge
The client was taking over an existing hospitality space and needed to reshape the electrical layout to support a new Mexican restaurant concept. The project required the lighting and power configuration to align with the new dining and bar layout without major structural changes to the tenancy.
The main technical challenge was working within site restrictions while matching the existing lighting setup. Existing fittings and circuits needed to be repositioned carefully so the finished space looked cohesive rather than retrofitted.
The project also required close coordination with external stakeholders. Canny Electrics worked directly with the interior designer and the client to ensure the placement of light fittings, wall lights, and power points supported both operational flow and design intent.
The Solution
Canny Electrics delivered the fit-out through collaborative on-site planning and staged electrical works:
- Met on-site with the client and Grace Interior Designs to define the scope and confirm layout requirements.
- Relocated existing light fittings to suit the new restaurant floor plan.
- Added new lights to the middle of the dining area to match the existing lighting setup.
- Relocated the coffee machine power supply to align with the new bar configuration.
- Relocated bar-area power points to support the updated service layout.
- Installed wall lights in the dining space.
- Continued final-stage works in the toilets and back area to complete the project scope.
Key implementation entities:
- Existing lighting and power relocation
- New dining-space and wall light installation
- Bar-area electrical reconfiguration
- Interior design coordination
The Results
- 1 commercial restaurant fit-out electrical scope delivered.
- 1 hospitality venue reconfigured for a new tenant layout.
- Multiple existing light fittings relocated.
- Additional lights installed in the centre of the dining area.
- Multiple bar-area power points relocated.
- 1 coffee machine power supply relocated to match the new layout.
- 1 coordinated delivery process completed with the client and Grace Interior Designs.
- Final-stage electrical works completed in toilets and back area to progress the fit-out toward completion.
Summary
- Canny Electrics completed a commercial lighting and power fit-out for a new Mexican restaurant at 189 Queen Street, CBD.
- The fit-out involved relocating existing light fittings and adding new lights in the dining area to match the current style.
- Power points in the bar area, including the coffee machine supply, were relocated to suit the new layout.
- Canny Electrics coordinated directly with Grace Interior Designs and the client on-site to ensure design alignment.
- The result was an electrical layout aligned to the new tenancy fit-out, allowing the project to progress to completion.
Opening a New Hospitality Venue?
From power point relocation to aesthetic lighting design, we work alongside your design team to ensure your restaurant’s electrical layout is functional and stylish.
Testimonials
What our customers are saying about us
Vanessa Fenyk
Very happy with the service Canny Electrics provided! Saulo was helpful and gave me a quote over the phone.
The boys that installed my ceiling fans was very professional, so polite and very quick. I have never dealt with such polite professionals and so neat with their work, not one bit of mess left. Would highly recommend Canny Electrics no job too small for them.
Carol Saw
Excellent service from Saulo and his team – he was patient, caring, knowledgeable and professional. I am so glad I engaged him as I have been very stressed about my home automation system not working and Saulo was able to get it fixed. I would highly recommend him and look forward to using his services in the future.
Marrs Attaxx
Saulo and the team went well above and beyond installing a massive job in our two story brick home. From the moment I spoke to Saulo I could see he was super knowledgeable about all things home elec and home automation and every step of the process was smooth and handled professionally by him and his highly capable team.
Every bit of the system is working perfectly and we’re getting them back to Install our Entertainment system next. Amazing work, highly recommended.
Shirley d'Avoine
Saulo and his team, were very professional and knowledgeable, the fans that were supplied and installed by Canny, were better than the ones we thought of ourselves, the work in the placing of downlights was well calculated, the outside lights were perfectly positioned, all the work was exceptional. The team were also very caring. I would highly recommend Canny Electrics.
Common Garden Health
Saul and his team were prompt, thorough, friendly and kind yesterday; they quickly resolved our electrical emergency and were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Tricia Ong
General electrical work and a 65inch tv installation completed today. Very professional and excellent workmanship. The team were friendly and efficient, would definitely use them again!
Daniel Zarb
Could not fault the team at Canny. Saulo was very responsive and easy to deal with. Did a great job installing new ceiling fans, would definitely use their services again.
Nicole Kelly
Arrived on time, really helpful and respectful, played with my dog these guys are amazing! Don’t make you feel like your just another job or number, they ask questions so the job is done to absolute perfection 👌
Melissa Hebbard
What a delightful team. They arrived on time and did all of the jobs quickly but well. They also cleaned up after. They were a pleasure to have do the job.
Rosie W
Canny Electrics came out quickly to fix a broken light switch for me. Very happy with the helpful and friendly service at a good price.
Justine Costigan
Very happy with the service from Canny Electrics. Saulo responded quickly to my online enquiry, and quickly provided a reasonable and easy to understand quote. On the day, Saulo and John arrived on time, and were great to deal with, consulting me at every stage of the lighting installation, and cleaning up dust and debris along the way. I would happily use Canny Electrics again.
Adolfo Salas Tapia
Top quality and friendly service. Saulo managed our quotes (and amendments) very promptly. Saulo and Johnny arrived perfectly on time, the job was efficient, professional and overall flawless. They explained how the CCTV system works, helped us setup our accounts, mobile apps and didn’t leave until we were satisfied. I was very impressed with the service, attitude and workmanship. We’ll definitely use Canny electrics again.
Andrew Pasco
Quote was managed very promptly. The follow up job occurred the following week. Any queries were responded to in quick time. The day of the job was efficient, professional & results were great. We had an explanation of how our cameras would work in relation to remote management on mobile devices. Finally, a minor unrelated issue occurred & Canny answered our call after hours & quickly resolved it. Great service
