Trading throughout renewal
Queen Victoria Market has been open for trade for more than 130 years and will continue to trade right throughout the renewal program. Works have been staged to minimise business impacts where possible.
Despite this, we recognise that delivery of the renewal program will inevitably cause some disruption, and we will work with traders to ensure they not only continue to meet the needs of their customers, but provide them with exciting new experiences along the way.
The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative package to provide dedicated business and financial support for traders throughout the renewal program.
Through the $8 million Trader Connect funds, a team of business partners will be available for traders who would like assistance during the renewal program. Support will include one-on-one business mentoring with traders on business development opportunities and customer retention.
The package also includes a trader support fund, to be administered by an advisory committee. The fund can be accessed by traders who meet certain eligibility criteria and can demonstrate that their businesses have been impacted by renewal.
The Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal trader support package was endorsed by Council on Tuesday 29 August 2017.