MAJOR MILESTONE TO BUILD GREENLINE’S RIVERFRONT ENTRANCE
04 Oct 2023
Early works to unlock a world-class riverfront of boardwalks and vibrant new community spaces will begin later this year, with the appointment of a contractor to deliver the first stage of the Greenline Project.
Symal Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to complete Site 1 of the Birrarung Marr precinct, kick-starting the City of Melbourne’s city-shaping transformation of the north bank of the Yarra River – Birrarung.
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The Greenline Project will deliver a four-kilometre riverfront promenade between Birrarung Marr and the Bolte Bridge – with five interconnected precincts creating lush waterfront spaces for events and community gatherings.
Site 1 will form part of the Birrarung Marr precinct, transforming the river’s edge from Batman Avenue to the eastern edge of Federation Square at ArtPlay – with 450 metres of new boardwalks, viewpoints and thriving greenspaces for play and recreation.
This stage of works will create three contemporary spaces:
The River Edge – the entrance to the Greenline Project, providing extensive pathways, new habitat for wildlife and lush green areas for play and recreation.
The Lookout – an important place for Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural celebrations, featuring an enhanced lookout along the river, additional seating and new plantings.
The Fig Tree Boardwalk – creating a peaceful, shaded space for art, storytelling and nature with a suspended tree-lined platform and new seating.
Detailed design and early investigative works for Site 1 are expected to begin later this year, with major construction to follow in 2024. Two additional sites will complete the Birrarung Marr precinct at later stages of the Greenline Project.
The design for Site 1 is based on the precinct’s concept plan, which was developed in consultation with the community last year.
The appointment of Symal Infrastructure follows the release of the draft Master Plan for community consultation in August.
For more information on the Greenline Project, visit City of Melbourne.