Work is now underway to transform the north bank of the Yarra River at Birrarung Marr to create a four-kilometre promenade with five interconnected precincts, including open spaces, parks, riverfront destinations and cultural activations.
Dubbed the Greenline Project, once completed it is anticipate it will attract more than 1.1 million more visitors to the city every year, boosting the economy and sharing this cultural precinct – an area which holds immense significance for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation – with the community.
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With the Greenline Project Master Plan complete, today marks the sod turn for the first stage of the project – the Birrarung Marr precinct.
The precinct will consist of 450 metres of connected boardwalks, native habitats and greenspaces along the river’s edge, with the first stage expected to open by the end of 2024.
Federation Wharf at Birrarung Marr in City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.
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Birrarung Marr will form one of five precincts in the overall Greenline Project, with the others set for The Falls, River Park, Maritime and Saltwater Wharf.
The Greenline Project will be guided by a cultural strategy developed in partnership with the Traditional Owners.
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Along with improved green spaces for Melbourne’s growing population, the enhanced infrastructure will provide a better place for events like the Moomba Festival, the Australian Open, and New Year’s Eve.
For more information on the program visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website.
