At the Committee of Trustees meeting
on 28th May a presentation on OH&S issues was discussed with
particular reference to safely mixing deliveries and logistics with pedestrian
movements and what facilities and timing would best achieve good outcomes.
Clearly there are areas where more work needs to be done and new facilities
planned for Queen St. will feature in on-going discussions.
From The Executive Summary:
Key Strategic Issue: Market
Health and Safety
The Committee received a presentation
on Market Health and Safety. The Committee:
- - Noted that
balancing health and safety with consumer activity is a key challenge and
dilemma for market management.
- - Explored options
to balance hours and mechanisms for delivery and logistics with pedestrian
movements, with 8- 10am is the key challenge to minimise risk to consumers but
provide a practical solution for traders.
- - It shared that
increased storage that’s planned as part of the renewal will assist in reducing
truck numbers and movements.
- - Discussed the
layout of some components of the market to improve customer experiences, safety
and operational efficiencies, and the design public spaces to ensure pedestrian
friendliness and sound market operations.
- - Also discussed
location for bus drop-off zones and business to business activities.
The Queen Victoria Market Committee
of Trustees (Committee) provides the highest source of strategic advice to the
Melbourne City Council (Council) on both the Queen Victoria Market Precinct
Renewal Program (QVMRP) and Queen Victoria Market (‘QVM’) operations.
Its purpose is to ensure a broad
range of views are considered and to advise the Council on matters of strategic
importance to the renewal or trading operations of the QVM. Chaired by the
Lord Mayor, the Committee is comprised of 13 members, including market traders,
community representatives, independent nominees and Councillors.
