Transforming Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street

The City of is giving our neighbourhood a facelift – 2.5 hectares of beautiful new green public spaces along Southbank Boulevard and its surrounds! Commencing on 9 July, construction works will take an estimated 18 months – and while there’ll be plenty of long-term benefits to the , there’ll also be some short-term impacts to our visitors, including temporary road closures, changes/diversions to roads and traffic lights, and changed access to our car park. So what’s this project all about? Vision The Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street Draft Concept Plan outlines City of Melbourne’s vision for creating great public spaces for people in Southbank. It sets the direction and plan to transform Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street into one of ’s most pedestrian-friendly places, linking the Domain Parklands to the . It recognises the rich history and stories of the site and is based on extensive community and stakeholder engagement. Construction of the first stage will start Monday 9 July 2018. You can view the interactive Draft Concept Plan here; the plan outlines 10 actions for a new vision for Southbank that will: • create 2.5 hectares of new public open space • prioritise pedestrians, public transport and cyclists • deliver a new, accessible tram stop on Sturt Street • enhance the gateway into the Melbourne Arts Precinct • create a living link, connecting the Domain Parklands to the Yarra River • create a “Melbourne Experience” for Southbank • build a new civic square for the precinct • deliver a series of new neighbourhood parks for the community. How will this affect ? The City of Melbourne is finalising plans to alter the traffic conditions on Southbank Boulevard. The key changes associated with the project and directly affecting Arts Centre Melbourne are:  removing lanes of traffic from the Southbank Boulevard carriage way  relocation and elevation of the tram tracks  relocation of underground services  construction of a new tram “superstop” at the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, between the ABC and buildings  removal of the right turn lane from Southbank Boulevard into Sturt Street  removal of the right turn onto Southbank Boulevard from the Arts Centre Melbourne car park. Stages of construction  Stage 1A (early works): 9 July – 21 September 2018  Stage 1B (tram occupation works): 22 – 30 September 2018  Stage 1C (civil and footpath works): 1 October 2018 – August 2019 Please refer to the City of Melbourne June 2018 construction bulletin for more detailed information.

How will this affect the ACM car park? City of Melbourne have produced this Southbank Boulevard construction update video outlining changes to road conditions. Impact area During construction Once construction completed Sturt Street entry This will continue to operate as This will continue to operate as normal with all four entry lanes normal with all four entry lanes operational. operational. Southbank TBC – City of Melbourne still to Left turn only onto Southbank Boulevard exits confirm access from July – Boulevard with all four exit lanes September. operational. Left turn only onto Southbank Boulevard. Internal We’re currently working with an We’re currently working with an external consultant to determine external consultant to determine any any required changes. required changes.

Road access during construction Please ensure you plan your journey and allow extra travel time. Refer to the below table for road access to the Arts Centre Melbourne car park. Traffic direction Route during construction Southbank Boulevard No access between St Kilda Road and Sturt Street from July – September. North bound on St Kilda Road A temporary detour via Grant Street and Sturt Street will be implemented. Linlithgow Avenue Access via City Road and Alexandra Avenue. Sturt Street Mostly accessible except for a temporary closure between ABC building and Melbourne Recital Centre from 22 – 30 September 2018 (9 days only). City Road No change. Kavanagh Street No change.

How will Arts Centre Melbourne communicate these changes to visitors?  Messaging will be provided on all pre-show emails.  Signage and a flyer will be produced to inform visitors on site.  A web page will be created on the Arts Centre Melbourne website including all up-to-date information on project timelines, changed traffic conditions and any Arts Centre Melbourne car park changes.  Messaging will be included in the August/September What’s On Guide Useful links • Concept video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUjDoUV53Tk • Construction update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiQVS9jbZO4&feature=youtu.be