Swanston Street Redevelopment - Stage 1

20 May 2011

Great cities have great streets. Swanston Street, our city’s spine, is of utmost importance to the people of Melbourne; our residents, workers and visitors. In the mid 1990s, the City of Melbourne embarked on a renaissance of Swanston Street civic spaces, beginning with reduced traffic, the redevelopment of City Square and Federation Square. We are now in the final stages of this renaissance, transforming Swanston Street with accessible tram stops with tram tracks lowered and the pavement extended to the platform edge, including a path for cyclists.

By the end of 2012, our plan is for:

  • four major new public spaces – outside the City Square, Bourke Street Mall, State Library and Franklin Street/RMIT,
  • universally-accessible tram stops,
  • a bike lane, and 
  • new civic lighting, street furniture. florals and public art.

The $26.5M project is a significant investment in the future growth of Melbourne, particularly in the northern part of the CBD.

Stage One works between La Trobe and Little Lonsdale Streets will begin on 20 May and be completed by November 2011. Traffic changes will occur to Swanston Street from Latrobe Street to Flinders Street from commencement of works. For further information visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/swanstonstreet

 

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