Traders will be aware that an
extended QVMAC meeting was held at the Engagement Hub on Queen St. last
Thursday. The meeting involved members of management, Trader
Representatives and around 10 extra traders representing key areas of the
market.
The purpose of the meeting
was to get an overview of the Renewal Implementation Plan which has been the
focus of the project team since early this year. The Implementation Plan
follows on from the QVM Precinct Renewal Master Plan that was approved by
Council mid-2015.
The Master Plan includes
provision for a whole range of renewal considerations including market parking
at the Munro site, and the potential for service facilities under ABC&D
Sheds and H&I sheds. Thursday’s discussions included the options for
temporary markets while construction is undertaken.
Management are currently developing
a structured communication plan which will encompass group presentations and
ultimately one to one discussions with impacted traders. We expect to hear more
details over the next week.
Council is expected to
allocate more than $130m to the renewal project over the next three years out
of the up to $250m total investment.