The Following press release was issued this morning
Tuesday, 11
July, 2017
PROTECTING
MELBOURNE’S TREASURED QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET
The Andrews
Labor Government has approved new planning controls that pave the way for a
major transformation of Melbourne’s beloved Queen Victoria Market and the
creation of thousands of jobs.
Premier
Daniel Andrews and Minister for Planning Richard Wynne joined Lord Mayor Robert
Doyle today to progress plans for the transformation of the largest open-air
market in the southern hemisphere.
The
redevelopment will provide desperately-needed repairs to the
internationally-renowned market and give traders renewed opportunities to grow
their business.
The project
will deliver new cold storage facilities, power, and modern toilets, as well as
improved car parking and pedestrian access.
The
redevelopment will create 2,500 jobs during construction, and pave the way for
a precinct that will accommodate more than 60,000 jobs.
To protect
the character of Queen Victoria Market and enable works to begin, the Labor
Government has approved new planning controls.
Strict
heritage controls protecting the market will be maintained, as will existing
height controls over the market sheds and fresh food halls.
The
Government has also applied a new mandatory height control of 125 metres on the
nearby Munro site to preserve and protect the market.
Queen
Victoria Market has traded continuously since 1878 and now attracts about 10
million visitors every year.
Quotes
attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews
“These
controls will allow work to begin on this transformation of Queen Victoria
Market – creating thousands of jobs and helping businesses grow.”
“The Queen Victoria Market is the heart and
soul of Melbourne and one of the great markets of the world. It’s important we
protect its rich history, while we build its bright future.”
Quotes
attributable to Minister for Planning Richard Wynne
“We’ve
given careful consideration to get this amendment right. It’s all about
striking a balance between the need for development and rejuvenation and
protecting the market’s heritage.”
“Queen
Victoria Market and its history means so much to so many people. We’ll never
compromise it.”
Quotes
attributable to Lord Mayor Robert Doyle AC
“I am
pleased that the Victorian Government’s announcement today will enable us to
get on with delivering the biggest project the City of Melbourne has ever
undertaken.”
“The
recently released independent business case leaves us in no doubt that doing
nothing at Queen Victoria Market is not an option. The future of the market is
at risk and we must get on with this renewal to secure its future.”
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