The Master Plan was endorsed by Council in July 2015 and an Implementation Framework has also been endorsed. This framework will guide the staging of key renewal projects.
While the projects in this Implementation Framework have been confirmed following extensive trader and community consultation, there will be more opportunities to help shape some exciting aspects of the market renewal program.
We will continue to communicate and involve traders in the market renewal program in coming years to achieve the best outcomes for the market precinct while considering their needs and views.
Previous phases of community and trader engagement
Three formal phases of community engagement have taken place, both face to face and online via Participate MelbourneOpens in new tab.
This phase sought to:
- introduce the concept of renewal
- discover the elements of the market that people most valued
- identify the aspects of QVM that needed to be improved and protected in the future.
This phase introduced renewal concepts under the six key themes of heritage, open space, car parking, access, attractions and activities and retail, hospitality and services which helped shape a draft master plan.
This phase introduced and sought feedback on the draft Master Plan.
