The Victorian Government is investing in the Melbourne Arts Precinct to create a globally significant space of community and creativity.  Once complete, project will bring to life a single continuous art, civic, and cultural precinct stretching from Fed Square through to Southbank and beyond. 

 

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) was established by the Victorian Government to oversee the delivery of this landmark cultural infrastructure project, on behalf of Creative Victoria.  Development Victoria is the lead delivery agency, responsible for the project management and delivery of the project on behalf of the Victorian Government through Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation, 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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For information on the Transformation project, go to the MAP Co website.

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For information on construction, the Development Victoria 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

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

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