We do this in part through our annual capital works program – improving our infrastructure, streetscapes, and public spaces for people to enjoy. We plan, deliver and partner on projects – big and small – that support the social, cultural and economic life of our city.
The vitality of Melbourne today isn't the result of one grand vision, nor did it happen overnight. It has come about through carefully planned incremental change that has revitalised our city over the last 30 years, and will help support it to thrive into the future.
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Melbourne's favourite market has embraced change for almost 140 years, opened its arms to new arrivals and championed the fresh and original.
The Queen Victoria Market is renowned for its diverse multicultural community of independent traders.
It is a place of strong memories, rich social interactions and long-standing relationships. As well loved at the market is, without renewal it faces an uncertain future.
The $250 million Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal Program will reinforce the market's reputation for fresh food, make sure its traditions and authenticity continue, make the market safer and more secure, and ensure it is forever the home of small business.
The Renewal will stay true to what we've already loved about Queen Victoria Market. It will preserve its heritage character and restore aging buildings and infrastructure so the markets historic sheds halls and heritage listed terraces look like they did in their heyday.
We'll respect those who have come before us. From the importance of the site for Aboriginal people to its location as the former Melbourne cemetery. And we will share stories about the Market and its role in the life of early Melbourne.
The renewal will make the market better for customers. There will be something on offer every day of the week, with more amenities. Without losing any of the markets open air atmosphere or its reputation as an affordable place to shop and do business.
The renewal will introduce safe efficient and sustainable trading facilities so traders can spend more time with their customers. We're working together to ensure that after renewal there will be more efficient deliveries and store set up. A greater focus on food safety, better protection from the weather below ground service areas with improved storage core rooms and waste management systems. The renewal will create even more open space in a growing city, replacing the existing car parking with a 1.5 hectare new public space for Melburnians, where people can get together eat relax and enjoy cultural festivals and events. All of this will revitalise the city's northern fringe with Queen Victoria Market at its heart. The precinct will be more pedestrian and cycle friendly and be surrounded by great streets.
Solar power, organic waste recycling, stormwater harvesting are all part of a big push to reduce the markets environmental footprint and put us on track to zero carbon and zero waste. Doing nothing is not an option for the market's future and simple structural improvements will not be enough to deal with the markets aging heritage buildings and infrastructure. To ensure the Queen Victoria Market survives and thrives for generations to come, we must invest in renewal. We know it is essential to keep the market going strong throughout the renewal which is why traders will receive support at every turn. We all have a shared responsibility to deliver and enhance the customer experience at the market so the renewal can attract new customers and the market continues to make all Melburnian proud.
Support for traders includes guaranteed tenure throughout the five-year renewal period for all current traders, keeping rent and license fees stable so we can ensure the market is forever the home of small business.
The renewal will make a great market even better. It will value the traditions and the people that make the place so special by securing the Queen Victoria markets viability for generations to come.
Find out more www.melbourne.vic.gov.au search Queen Victoria Market and keep supporting Melbourne's favourite marketplace .
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