Great streets make great cities and here in Melbourne our streets are much loved for their character and accessibility.
With our population set to significantly increase over the coming decade it is important to ensure that our streetscapes are prepared for future growth.
City of Melbourne has introduced the Streetscapes Framework that aims to work with businesses and the community to effectively respond to the changing needs of our streets that will ensure they are safe and enjoyable places for people.
Download framework
Streetscapes Framework (PDF, 1.7MB) 
Flinders Lane and Elizabeth Street
Through the Streetscapes Framework, City of Melbourne has identified opportunities for improvements in areas of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth Street for inclusion in its 2011-12 annual budget.
Download factsheets
Flinders Lane factsheet (PDF, 401kb)
Elizabeth Street factsheet (PDF, 391kb)
Flinders Lane
The final design for improvements for Flinders Lane between Swanston and Queen streets is now complete after consideration of community and stakeholder feedback.
Download the Flinders Lane improvement plan (PDF, 1.8MB)
Construction to commence in April
The works in Flinders Lane are planned to start in April 2012 and will be conducted in a manner that will minimise disruption and provide continued access to businesses and residences in the precinct. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2012.
(This is a preliminary program, subject to weather conditions and other variables. Updates will be issued by CityWide as the project progresses).
| Location |
Timing |
Nature of work |
Potential impacts |
| Flinders Lane between Elizabeth Street and Queen Street |
10 April to 24 May |
Footpath widening and kerb realignment |
Works will involve some construction noise and dust.
Continued access to businesses and residents will be maintained, but works may result in intermittent disruption to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, including temporary loss of parking (details to be provided prior to commencement of work in any area).
|
| Bligh and Mill Place precinct |
12 May to 31 May |
Kerb and pavement extension
Relocation of drainage and pits
Pavement re-instatement
|
| Flinders Lane between Swanston and Elizabeth Street |
14 May to 10 June |
Footpath widening and kerb realignment |
| Degraves Street – Centre Place precinct |
14 May to
19 May |
Kerb and pavement extension
Relocation of drainage and pits
Pavement re-instatement
|
| Swanston to Queen street |
31 May to 15 June |
Installation of street furniture
Upgrade street lighting
|
|
| Between Elizabeth and Queen streets |
2-3 June |
Re-sheet bitumen and profiling of street pavement |
Road closure, some noise and dust
|
| Between Swanston and Elizabeth streets |
9-10 June |
Re-sheet bitumen and profiling of street pavement |
Road closure, some noise and dust |
Elizabeth Street
Through the Streetscapes Framework, City of Melbourne has identified opportunities for improvements in Elizabeth Street to allow better day and night time lighting.
Property owners and businesses occupiers have been consulted and City of Melbourne is now undergoing a process of seeking formal approval for construction.
For further information and details of how you can have your say please contact us by email or by phone on (03) 9658 9658