Much of
what is written has been aired before although a reference to a possible
re-introduction of a wholesale fruit & vegetable market at QVM is new to
us.
The Age
lists the following possible options:
•A multi-level car park under
the existing heritage-listed ‘‘top’’ sheds requiring relocation and return of heritage-listed
sheds.
•Transformation of the existing
ground-level car park for a park or plaza.
•New, long-awaited storage,
washing and cooling facilities for traders.
•Reconfiguration of roads
around the market.
•A new wholesale fruit and
vegetable precinct to capture some of the trade when the current wholesale
market at Footscray closes (the new wholesale market is also opening at
Epping).
•Extended market trading hours and a greater variety of restaurants, cafes and entertainment.
This
issue is certainly hotting up. Trader Representatives have been approached by
various media people over the last week, and we can expect the QVM to be in the
news.
On the
question of media liaison, we should point out that your Trader Representatives
adopt a very low key approach. We do not wish to ignore media people trying to
do their jobs but, in an attempt to control "the uncontrollable", we
ask any media outlet to submit questions in writing, and we are happy to
respond in writing.