Development Victoria is delivering the transformation of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, Australia’s largest cultural infrastructure project, on behalf of the Victorian Government through Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co), in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria and Creative Victoria.

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The $1.7 billion project will transform Melbourne's creative precinct - attracting visitors,

creating jobs and establishing creative spaces and Laak Boorndap, a vibrant new urban garden

in the heart of the city.  The Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation project will deliver:

 

• The Fox: NGV Contemporary gallery

• Laak Boorndap, a new 18,000 square metre urban garden filled with biodiverse planting, public art and places for rest

• more space for outdoor art and performances

• new connections into and through the arts precinct

• improved all-abilities access

• new food and beverage spaces

• better rehearsal facilities to support our performing arts sector

• a new loading dock

• significant upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building (under the Spire)

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​Check their website for more details.

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This page on their website has:

• Fact Sheets on Planning approvals, Trees and vegetation, Construction noise and vibration, and Deconstructing 77 Southbank Boulevard,

• Construction Updates, issued monthly: and

• Resident notification letters on construction works after hours, pavement works and street closures

 

The Arts Precinct website has detailed information on each of the dot points listed above and along with images of the plans.

 

The Southbank Residents Association has a representative on the Community Reference Group of MAP Co.  If you have any queries or concerns about the construction, please email them.

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