Urban greening specialist Biofilta has created a sprawling rooftop farm in the city’s Docklands precinct, providing a unique green open space that’s free to enjoy.
'Skyfarm aims to become a leading platform for advanced sustainability training and learning, including urban farming, water conservation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, zero waste living and the practical pathways to achieving closed loop cities. Skyfarm is designed as a multi-use space including our productive urban farm, hothouses, solar energy, classrooms, rooftop orchard, cafe, nursery and event spaces.' - Marc Noyce, Biofilta
In December 2021, Melbourne Skyfarm celebrated the completion of the rooftop urban farm. The 2000 square metre carpark rooftop has been transformed into a productive and innovative urban farm, with beautiful seating, a playground, vegetable and herb production and fruit trees.
Melbourne Skyfarm is scheduled to open to the public in late 2023. In addition to the farm, other exciting components are being completed, such as an event space, cafe and bar, retail plant nursery, and sustainability education centre. Stay tuned.