DRAFT DOMAIN PARKLANDS MASTER PLAN 2018

The Domain Parklands Master plan encompasses areas managed by five different Land Managers. It seeks to recognise the individual and unique destinations while also strengthening the parklands as one Domain. Each of the Land Managers has responsibility for the areas they manage. The and Gardens have landscape master plans for the areas they manage. While this Domain Parklands Master Plan focuses on the areas managed by the , it also guides management for the areas of common interest for all the Land Managers. Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 1 DRAFT 09.08.2018 DRAFT

A CITY THAT CARES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Environmental sustainability is the basis of all Future Melbourne goals. It requires current generations to choose how they meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to be able to do the same.

Womin-je-ka (Welcome) The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Kulin Nation. For the (Wurundjeri), Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and the Wathaurong groups who form the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social, educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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A City that cares for its Environment 2 3.3 A parkland for people 19

A City for People 2 3.4 A parkland that connects 19

A City with an Aboriginal Focus 2 3.5 A parkland of partnerships 19

1. Overview 5 4. Themes 21

1.1 Why do we need a master plan? 6 4.1 Nurture a diverse landscape and parkland ecology 21

1.2 Vision 7 4.2 Acknowledge history and cultural heritage 22

1.3 Domain Parklands Master Plan Snapshot 8 4.3 Support exceptional visitor experience 25

1.4 Preparation of the master plan 9 4.4 Improve people movement and access 29

1.5 Community and Stakeholder engagement 10 4.5 Management and partnerships to build resilience 36

2. Domain Parklands 11 5. DOMAIN PARKLANDS PRECINCTS 38

2.1 The history of the site 11 5.1 Precinct 1 - Alexandra and Queen Gardens 39

2.2 The Domain Parklands today 12 5.2 Precinct 2 - 44

2.3 Strategic context and influences 12 5.3 Precinct 3 - Yarra Frontage and Government House 48

2.4 Landscape Characters 14 5.4 Precinct 4 - Visitor Precinct 52

2.5 Land management and status 15 5.5 Precinct 5 - Domain South 54

2.6 Landscape Conditions 16 6. MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 55

3. Master Plan Values 18 6.1 Indicative phasing for Master Plan Implementation 56

3.1 A healthy and resilient parkland 18 6.2 Review of the plan 57

3.2 A parkland of history and cultural heritage 18

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One of Melbourne's most beautiful open spaces, the Domain Parklands are rich in history, unique and special for their location and presence. This master plan will help us manage the parklands for the next 20 years and ensure these defining spaces remain contemporary.

They are part of the 'emerald necklace' of parklands which were set aside with such vision by Governor La Trobe.

Together with the sports and events precinct area immediately north of the Yarra, the Domain Parklands form part of Melbourne's green heart, a meeting place for more than 60,000 years and the cornerstone of Melbourne's reputation for liveability

The name Domain Parklands describes the collective parks and gardens known individually as Alexandra Gardens, Alexandra Park, Gardens, Kings Domain, Sidney Music Bowl, Melbourne Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens), Shrine of Remembrance Reserve and Government House Reserve.

The Domain Parklands Master plan encompasses areas managed by five different Land Managers. It seeks to recognise the individual and unique destinations while also strengthening the parklands as one Domain.

Note: Where there is mention of the term Melbourne Gardens, it is in reference to the area commonly known as the Royal Botanic Gardens, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

Note; In this master plan the is called by its traditional name Birrarung meaning 'river of mists' and 'riverbank' in the Woi Wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.

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The draft Domain Parklands Master Plan guides the future management of the broad range OF USERS: Domain Parklands – a treasured and residents, workers important part of Melbourne. and visitors Before European settlement the area was of great importance to Aboriginal people. Since Victoria’s first Lieutenant- Governor set aside land for the Domain Parklands in the 1840s they have played a major role in the face of melbourne the life and development of Melbourne. Key view lines into and Today the Domain Parklands remain one of Melbourne’s favourite out of the city destinations with strong visual connections to the CBD and surrounding city, containing some of its most iconic spaces and places.

The first Domain Parklands Master Plan was endorsed by the Melbourne City Council in April 1997. This was the over 120 HA of first document to combine the various public realm ‘Parks and Gardens’ and river corridor into a cohesive plan and describe the area as the Domain Parklands.

Much has occurred since 1997, including drought, water initiatives, a dramatic growth in visitation, the Observatory site development, Victorian heritage diverse ecology registration, greater provision of events creating lungs for and increasing residential density in the area. Many trees in the Domain the city Parklands are in decline and there is a need to plan for their replacement. The HISTORY and CULTURE Once upon broader context for parks management 1.5 km of a time .. has evolved with climate change, that has changed extreme heat, and water restrictions boulevard demanding different approaches. frontage significantly This new draft master plan incorporates over time historic living contemporary Council policies such as vegetation the Urban Forest Strategy 2012, Open Space Strategy 2012, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2017 and the Nature in the City Strategy 2017.

It embeds city strategies and policy a place for passive and directions to prepare the parklands a collection of active recreation, formal for the major challenges presented by 1.8 km of river population growth and climate change. SIGNIFICANT MELBOURNE events and informal It responds to the significant changes frontage in the surrounding areas including the DESTINATIONS gatherings ranging from a Arts precinct, Southbank, the central city, Birrarung Marr and the Sports few people to over 10,000! precinct across the river. *

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‘Valuing the treasured parklands at the heart of Melbourne and celebrating their past, present and future.

The master plan outlines a vision for the Domain Parklands that will:

• Respect and reveal the site's Aboriginal cultural heritage, and reflect the broader cultural values of historical and contemporary significance to Melbourne.

• Provide a centre of excellence in urban horticulture where contemporary and diverse landscapes are resilient, resource efficient, well managed and maintained. These landscapes will acknowledge heritage values, support ecological and biodiversity aspirations and be landscapes that are enjoyed by the community.

• Strengthen ‘One Domain’ where accessible journeys support all visitors to explore and use the parklands.

• Provide amenities that support the needs of all visitors and encourage positive experiences of the parklands.

• Reflect the experience people are seeking in the Domain Parklands in the planning, management and balancing of priorities.

• Foster partnerships between the Land Managers to improve the parklands and enhance visitor experiences.

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1.3.1 Key Values 1.3.2 Themes

The Master Plan sets five key values Proposals in the master plan have been to guide future management of the described within five themes, each with Domain Parklands over the next 20 a number of action areas: years.

• A healthy and resilient parkland

• A parkland of history and cultural heritage

• A parkland for people

• A parkland that connects

• A parkland of partnerships

Fundamental to all the values is the principle that there be no net loss of parkland and that future change should bring positive benefits to the Domain Parklands. 1. Nurture a diverse landscape and 2. Acknowledge history and 3. Support exceptional visitor 4. Improve pedestrian movement 5. Management and partnerships parkland ecology cultural heritage experience and access to build resilience These values will form the base for decision making over the life of the 20 year master plan, as it is not possible to anticipate all influences and changes Key action areas Key action areas Key action areas Key action areas Key action areas that will arise. • Elevate horticultural complexity • Respect and reveal the Aboriginal • Provide facilities (amenities) to • Improve parklands entrances • Make one parkland of many unique and management cultural heritage meet future needs destinations • Improve internal pathway networks • Support a healthy ecosystem • Reflect cultural values and • Enhance visitor experience • Create a framework for priorities historical significance • Reduce barriers and improve and decision-making • Manage a city arboretum • Manage organised activity spaces access over roads • Commitment to future • Manage memorials in the Domain management and collaboration • Manage soil and water Parklands (areas managed by City • Manage events • Support access by public transport of Melbourne). • Manage uses in the areas managed • Network approaches to improve by the City of Melbourne cycling routes • Reduce the impact of services • Contemporary wayfinding in the Domain Parklands

• Create journeys in the Domain Parklands

• Rethink the use of existing road space

• Car parking – support visitor access while adapting to future trends

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The draft master plan has been created Other policy documents which to reflect the multiple layers which informed the master plan include: make up the place and how it is used. Wide community and stakeholder • Urban Forest Strategy 2012, Open consultation was conducted, along Space Strategy 2012, Park Policy, with detailed research, analysis and 1997 planning. • Shrine Reserve Landscape Management Plan (2015) urban parkland visitors

The consultation explored the opinions • Melbourne Gardens Master Plan context ecology and ideas of community members (draft 2018) and stakeholders for the future of the Domain Parklands. The technical • Active Melbourne Plan (2018) analysis examined uses and activities, heritage, landscape character, traffic • Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 – and parking, horticulture and other 2018, Aboriginal Heritage Action social and environmental values of the Plan 2015 – 2018 parklands. The relationships between • Total Watermark – City as a the individual parts of the Domain Catchment (update 2014) Parklands were explored along with opportunities to improve interfaces and • Climate Change adaptation visitor services. strategy 2017, Nature in the City Strategy 2017

• Transport Strategy 2012 Specific research prepared to inform cultural access and land the master plan included the Domain Parklands Parking and Traffic Study heritage movement management 2016, Domain Parklands Conservation Management Plan 2016 and Domain Parklands: a shared values study 2017.

landscape uses and trees and characters activities vegetation

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This draft master plan was prepared Other organisations consulted included ‘The boathouses and following wide stakeholder and Parks Victoria, Heritage Victoria, the Yarra River.’ community engagement, which further VicRoads and the National Trust. More informed the detailed research and detailed consultation was undertaken analysis. with some groups including the rowing clubs for specific analysis on the Alexandra Gardens and the rowing ‘So many different groups can precinct. ‘The shade provided by trees use this space for a vast array of A two-phase community engagement and walking tracks. A balance different activities and the space program obtained community input between events and passive use can be adapted as an event (picnics, reading a book).’ space but maintains its historical and ideas for the Domain Parklands: significance.’ Discussions were held with three Traditional Owner groups which informed values, recommendations and themes. It is acknowledged that these ‘I value it because it’s such ‘Botanic Gardens, being Phase 1 – Share your memories of ‘The discussions will be ongoing, to explore ‘The peace and quiet, a large area of green space able to walk beside the peacefulness in Domain Parklands the freshness and which is really diverse, has Yarra River, the great further ways to work together and ways the middle of The first phase was conducted in greenness, being able lots of special areas to expanse of greenery and to represent the Aboriginal cultural the city.’ being able to get away September to November, 2015. It to walk the Tan and explore and enjoy.’ heritage in the parklands. see the incredible from the hustle and bustle gathered information about what variety of people of the city’. people value about the Domain out there doing the Parklands by inviting them to share same.’ memories, prompting conversations The City of Melbourne Parks and about the themes and aspirations for Gardens Advisory Committee gave the future of the parklands. Specific extensive assistance to develop this ‘I can get away from the heat, noise and congestion of the city.’ programs were held to engage with draft master plan. ‘Something for everyone.’ children.

Phase 2 – Discussion Paper The City of Melbourne Disability The second phase in July – August 2016 Advisory Committee provided valuable ‘The green oasis in the city.’ involved the release of a discussion advice and input, with members taking ‘The Tan Track.’ paper seeking public comment on key part in site visits. themes to set the direction for the future of the Domain Parklands. Community Engagement responses: 'What do you value most in the Domain Parklands?' 'Share your memories' children's consultation 2015 September 2015 Key project partners and stakeholders Preparation of this draft master plan was guided by a management steering group representing each of the Land Managers, community members, Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Adoption Traditional Owners and the Victorian 2019 Government. sept-nov 2015 jul-aug 2016 aug-sept 2018 Dec 2018

community draft engagement discussion Adoption of Commence staged ‘share your paper master Master Plan Implementation memories’ plan

community public Council engagement display

Domain Parklands master plan project timeline

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2. Domain Parklands 1800

2.1 The history of the site Pre-European settlement

Cultural landscape history The historic landscape

Before European settlement, the In 1841, following British colonial land surrounding the Yarra River, the planning tradition, high ground Birrarrung, was a life source for the overlooking Melbourne was reserved Aboriginal people. Vegetation would as land for a vice-regal residence. In have included open grasslands and 1846 additional land was reserved Planting along the old river alignment. grassy woodland, including River Red for a botanic gardens. The natural gums, and on the higher areas most vegetation was modified and replaced, Melbourne founded 1835 likely plains grassland. The Yarra River wetlands were filled in and topography 1841 Site reserved for Government would periodically flood and replenish a was altered. The river flooding was House and grounds series of billabongs and wetlands. The substantially controlled by the early swampy south bank was also a place 1900s through the straightening of the 1846 Reserve for a botanic gardens added to Domain of beauty, with lagoons fringed with River north of . These 1860s Ferdinand Mueller Plan native grasses, the riverbank edged works in turn created new areas in the with tea-tree scrub, and a sprinkling of Domain, including Alexandra Gardens, 1870s Guilfoyle and Sayce Plan large eucalypts. Alexandra Avenue and . 1890s Catani Era

1911 Birrarung re-alignment Aboriginal people managed the land and its resources carefully and Over time formal gardens were 1933 Linaker Plan respectfully, according to ancient lore. established, trees were planted, and as This was the Traditional Country of time progressed there were adaptions 1866 view over the Domain Parklands the Kulin nation, which comprised five and changes reflecting something Aboriginal language groups speaking of Melbourne’s evolution. Over an Shrine of Remembrance opened 1934 related languages. For Aboriginal extended period several significant people, the river was Birrarung (‘River directions in design have been of Mists’); central to their identity and implemented, some of which remain their livelihood. Aboriginal people intact today. Key periods include: enjoyed a varied and plentiful diet on 1959 Music Bowl opened this rich flood plain. Eels and fish were 1860 - Ferdinand Mueller plan caught in the broad lagoons, and it was a good place to camp. 1874 – and Sayce plan 1890’s – Catani plan 1938 Aerial view of Domian Parklands 1933 - Linaker plan. The area had long been an important Domain Parklands Master Plan meeting place for the Aboriginal 1997 population. Further along the river was ‘the Falls’, then a relatively substantial The lesser told story occurring as ledge of volcanic rock than spanned the Severe drought periods Melbourne was establishing was the river. This was significant as a crossing displacement of Aboriginal people, and place and a fishing place, and marked Climate change awareness the hardship and misery experienced the divide between the salt water and by immigrants. A Canvas Town and fresh water. Immigrants home were located on land 2013 Parklands added to the Victorian within the parklands. A missionary Heritage Register reserve was established. But the stories of the Aboriginal people and Melbourne’s early European settlement 2015 view over the Domain Parklands is largely forgotten. Melbourne became a prosperous city and the Domain Domain Parklands Master Plan Parklands reflected how Melbourne 2018 2018 Parklands added to the Australian wanted to see itself. National Heritage List 2018 - 2038 Domain Parklands Master Plan 2040 Timeline of key moments in the history of the Domain Parklands

Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 11 DRAFT 09.08.2018 2.2 The Domain City of Melbourne Master plans by City of Melbourne Public open space municipality Projects by City of Melbourne Sports precinct Domain Parklands Parklands today Master plans by others Cultural/arts precinct ‘green necklace’ DRAFT Projects by others Population growth park network New train station Train station

The Domain Parklands occupy an cultural heritage and character, area totalling 123 hectares generally and are important for economic bounded by the Yarra River, Anderson development, tourism, events and the Street, Domain Road and St Kilda Road. arts. The parklands make a significant contribution to the quality and diversity The Domain Parklands are identified of the city’s open spaces. as Capital City and State open spaces in the City of Melbourne’s Open Space Visitors to the parklands are increasing Strategy 2012. It describes these as the municipality’s resident, worker as iconic and synonymous with the and visitor populations grow. The character and identity of Melbourne Domain Parklands is the major open and often used to stage activities and space within walking distance to many events of international, national, state residents in Southbank, the CBD and and metropolitan importance. South Yarra. There is a particularly high dependence by Southbank and CBD The Domain Parklands are important residents on the Domain Parklands as for physical and mental health and most people live in apartments and wellbeing of the community and there are few local parks. social connectedness. They cool the city, support biodiversity, profile

2.3 Strategic context and influences population growth SNAPSHOT

Population

The parklands connect with 160,000 surrounding areas including the Arts precinct, Southbank, the central 124,776 city, Birrarung Marr and the Sports precinct across the river. These areas 120,000 are developing and changing and all experiencing growth. 250% GROWTH Key city-shaping projects underway will 80,000 also dramatically influence the urban 68,550 context for the Domain Parklands over the next few decades. These projects include the project, the 40,000 Swan Street Bridge redevelopment, Southbank Boulevard redevelopment and continued development of the Sports precinct and Arts precinct. 0 Year 2016 2036 LEGEND Population growth in Southbank and the CBD City of Melbourne municipality Domain Parklands

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Cultural/arts precinct Master plans by others

Population growth Projects by others Birrarung Marr (D Train station Master Plan © New train station

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Flinders Street Fitzroy Precinct Gardens Melbourne Tunnel Project

Southbank Promenade & Queens Bridge Square Renewal Federation Square Birrarung Master Plan Marr

Yarra Park

Melbourne Park City Road Master Plan

Olympic Park Southbank Boulevard Swan Street Bridge Redevelopmet

St Kilda Road Master Plan

Southbank population growth

Melbourne Tunnel Project (proposed ANZAC Station) Biodiversity Corridor

Fawkner Park Albert Park

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The landscape of the Domain LEGEND Parklands comprises a number of Destination Melbourne landscape distinct character areas within it. Landscape characters contribute to Ornamental gardens the experiences people have and value. The master plan will seek to Rivers edge retain experiences people enjoy while diversifying the landscape where Open parkland appropriate, for example along the river Botanical landscape corridor. In the future planting plans landscape will continue to complement Government House gardens characters and preserve significant view lines, while also allowing for Shrine Reserve testing and monitoring plants to adapt to a changing climate.

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All the Domain Parklands are Crown The and LAND MANAGERS land, permanently reserved from sale its setting are included on the for a specific public purpose pursuant National Heritage List (place ID Melbourne City Council to the provisions of the Crown Land 105743). The parklands, with the (Reserves) Act 1978. Observatory site but excluding the Royal Botanic Gardens Board Melbourne Gardens, were placed Some Reserves comprise several on the National Heritage List as Shrine of Remembrance Trustees allotments set aside for different part of the Melbourne's Domain Office of the Governor purposes including public parks and Parkland and Memorial Precinct gardens, ornamental plantations, (place ID 106305) on 12 February Victorian Arts Centre Trust memorials and statues. The Melbourne 2018. City Council has been appointed VicRoads Committee of Management of most of The was the Reserves. The Government House one of only four nineteenth century Parks Victoria/Melbourne Water Reserve, Shrine of Remembrance observatories in the southern Reserve, Sidney Myer Music Bowl and hemisphere and provided critical Melbourne Gardens have more specific infrastructure for the functioning of purposes and under this remit are the colony and the wider scientific managed by other Land Managers. world. Its functions included providing meteorological data essential for The City of Melbourne manages a predicting weather, providing accurate number of leases and licences for longitudinal data for the continent and facilities within the Domain Parklands was Melbourne's key time keeper. for community benefit. These include the Yarra Boathouses, leased to rowing The King's Domain Resting Place has clubs, Latrobe's Cottage, leased to the outstanding national heritage value National Trust, and the Domain House, to the nation for its association with licenced by the Royal Botanic Gardens 's national repatriation story. Victoria.

The Domain Parklands primarily lie within the Public Park and Recreation Zone of the Melbourne Planning Scheme.

The Domain Parklands were added to the Victorian Heritage Register as a Heritage Place/Archaeological 31% Place (H2304) in 2013 pursuant ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS BOARD to the Heritage Act 1995. This indicates the historic values of the place are at a State level of importance. 9% OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR • Government House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve, Melbourne University Boat Club, the former Observatory 11% site and various monuments were SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE TRUSTEES already listed on the Victorian Heritage register. 2% VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE TRUST 47% MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL Land managers within the Domain Parklands Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 15 DRAFT 09.08.2018 2.6 Landscape conditions DRAFT

Course of Lower Yarra River during colonisation Aerial image of Domain Parklands

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3. Master Plan Values

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The Domain Parklands Master Plan sets five key values to guide the evolution 3.1 A healthy and resilient parkland 3.2 A parkland of history and cultural and management of the Domain heritage Parklands over the next 20 years. The Domain Parklands will have an respite from the heat and cool the We recognise that the parkland is a its association with the history of even more important role in the city. place of cultural and historic interest Melbourne is important and needs Fundamental to all the values is the future as climate change brings to the people of Victoria as evidenced to be maintained and enhanced. principle that there be no net loss of greater challenges. We recognise that • Planning for landscape succession by various listings on the Victorian parkland and that future change should healthy parklands contribute essential is integral to managing healthy Heritage Register, National Heritage • Managing the parklands as a bring positive benefits to the Domain environmental services to urban landscapes. List and Victorian Aboriginal Heritage heritage place while allowing it Parklands. environments. To support a healthy and Register. In addition to the official to evolve to reflect contemporary resilient parkland we need to increase • Trees play many essential roles, histories, monuments and structures values and meet the needs of the canopy cover and urban forest diversity, providing beauty, creating there is also the ‘other’ history- the city should continue. improve vegetation health, habitat and landscape settings, stimulating the stories and memories of people over improve soil moisture and water quality. senses and positively influencing generations, which influences what • There are unique parts of the our mental health and wellbeing. people value today. This is also a place parklands which contribute to the Climate change will influence the future of living culture, not just one reflecting cultural significance. • Urban ecology and biodiversity planning and management of the the past. parklands. are important indicators and • The opportunity to recreate contributors to healthy parklands. We know: elements of indigenous landscape We know: and places for gathering, reflection • Selecting the right plants for the • The area that is now the Domain and education will be explored. • Tree canopies and root systems right place will support biodiversity Parklands is significant to Development of opportunities for reduce stormwater flows and in the city. Aboriginal People. It is a place education about Aboriginal culture nutrient loads that would end of shared Aboriginal and non- in the parklands will be supported. • Horticultural elements provide up in waterways during weather Aboriginal history and cultural some of the pleasure enjoyed by events. Trees intercept rainfall heritage values. • The important civic, ceremonial, and unpaved areas absorb water, people visiting the parklands. recreational and landscape slowing the rate of runoff and • All people value the cultural experiences and features that this • Managing levels of use is important contributing to the stormwater diversity and heritage of the place provides for the capital city to maintain a healthy landscape. management. parklands as it connects and gives should be celebrated. them a sense of place. • Healthy parks are an essential • On days of extreme heat, the trees ingredient for healthy people. in the Domain Parklands provide • The role of the parklands as the setting for Government House, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Melbourne Gardens, Observatory and Sidney Myer Music Bowl and

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3.3 A parkland for people 3.4 A parkland that connects 3.5 A parkland of partnerships

Parks are critical for physical and • Places of quiet reflection and The Domain Parklands are valued well cooling the city. Their contribution The Domain Parklands are one special mental health and wellbeing. By landscape beauty provide relief beyond their boundaries. They are an to the city economy is substantial. place, created by the distinct character improving access and balancing from the urban environment. essential ingredient to the liveability of the individual destinations within uses we support equity and facilitate of the city, and contribute to who we • The wider economic benefit of it. We recognise there is opportunity participation by all. We recognise • Recognise that people of all ages are as a city. Viewed from the ground the parklands contributes to our for Domain Parklands Land Managers the importance of encouraging and abilities visit the parklands. and above, they provide layers of joy present and future quality of life, to collaborate to enhance the broader participation in physical activity and and discovery for residents and visitors health and prosperity. To continue destination management. promoting opportunities for relaxation, • New journeys, improved path from all over the world. They connect to capture the economic benefits community and learning. links and better public transport us to the city and the river and are part the city must invest in the renewal We know: connections are needed to improve of our knowledge of Melbourne. and care of the parklands. We know: access to the key destinations • Strengthening the environmental within the parklands. We know: • Prominent landmarks in the services role for the city and • The beauty of the landscape setting parklands connect with the city improving the visitor experience is an essential part of the quality of • Provision of well-located amenities • The Domain Parklands are a and help people navigate. of the place, will benefit from the visitor experience. encourages participation by all major factor in our international collective oversight and direction. and makes the visit a positive reputation as an attractive and • Access and movement to and • People visit the parklands from experience. liveable city and desirable tourist within the parklands is best • There are unique destinations with near and far. The parklands are destination. They are a major planned with the pedestrian as the specific purposes. Together they important for people who live • Good wayfinding supports the contributor to property values priority. create ‘Parklands’ to be celebrated. nearby in apartments as well as visitor. It allows people to discover in the city, Southbank and South for people from across the State new experiences as well as helping Yarra and contribute significant • Good access to and around the • Common values and a united vision who may visit less frequently. them get to their destination. direct economic value to the city. parklands is an essential ingredient for the Domain Parklands will Recognising the different ways the for the quality of the visitor elevate innovative management for parklands are used is an important • Play in parks is important for the • The Domain Parklands provide experience. the parklands. part of supporting visitors. healthy development of children economic benefits through cultural and young people. services including recreation, • A hierarchy of accessible paths, • Partnerships in management will health and tourism. Additionally journeys, wayfinding, access help to build resilience. they provide ecosystem services by public transport and links to • Collaborative approaches to such air filtration, storm water surrounding parks and the Yarra management will incorporate cleaning, climate regulation and River are integral to good access. strategic direction, guidance and communication.

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4.1.1 Elevate horticultural 4.1.2 Support a healthy 4.1.3 Manage a city arboretum 4.1.4 Manage soil and water complexity and management ecosystem Ferdinand Mueller, the first director of It is proposed to further expand the city Management of soil and water in the Enhancing horticultural elements in The Domain Parklands are one of the the Royal Botanic Gardens planted an arboretum in partnership with the Royal landscape will continue to be of critical the landscape and connecting to other major biodiversity hotspots in the arboretum through the parklands in Botanic Gardens Victoria. Through the importance in nurturing a healthy significant landscapes such as the Melbourne municipality. They contain the 1850s and 1860s. An arboretum city arboretum, a stronger emphasis and resilient parkland. Soil moisture Melbourne Gardens and Yarra River, diverse vegetation that supports is a collection of trees, cultivated for will be placed on science, research and is influenced by rainfall and irrigation will attract visitors, and enhance visitor animals and other living creatures, conservation, scientific, research and education. The trees will be managed as well as the soil structure. Adapting experience through appreciation of forming unique urban ecosystems. educational purposes. at a higher level of cultivation than and improving soil management and the landscape. Technical expertise These ecosystems are crucial for usual, to facilitate leading research. The irrigation practises increases the and good management is needed to maintaining health and wellbeing by Trees play an essential role in defining learning from this will be applied to absorptive and water holding capacity support a healthy landscape, respect filtrating air and water and providing the character of the Domain Parklands. tree selection and management across of the soil. We will continue to work heritage and achieve cost effective shade and places for recreation. They provide beauty, habitat, create the municipality. Selection of planting toward integrated water management maintenance. A management plan and landscape settings, stimulate the senses locations will be guided and designed systems throughout the parklands, and positively influence our mental The City of Melbourne is currently guiding principles will be developed We need to understand, monitor and carefully to coordinate with landscape including investigating alternative water health and wellbeing. Trees are vital for facing three significant challenges: to enable operational decision facilitate the many ways the Domain character, heritage influences, view supplies. cooling the city and the tree canopies climate change, urban heating and making, to inform park renewal, Parklands promote and support lines and open areas to retain, and how and root systems reduce stormwater population growth. These will place routine maintenance and operational urban ecology and biodiversity in the area is used. flows and nutrient loads that would pressure on the fabric, services and plans, including where garden beds the municipality and ensure our end up in the Yarra River and our people of the city. We need to respond should be reinstated or removed. The management protects and improves Opportunities to develop an education waterways. to these challenges by proactively management plan will include all asset these values. centre to promote understanding of the classes (such as horticulture, paths, role of the urban forest will be explored building healthy resilient landscapes for Many trees in the Domain Parklands infrastructure, and water features). The (see Visitor Experience - section 4.3). future generations. are reaching the later part of their life plan will guide selection of a healthy and will need replacing in the coming The Domain Parklands play a critical mix of exotic and native species as well decades. New tree planting and environmental health role, acting as functional aspects such as shade planting renewal will be informed by as lungs for the city. All its natural for the Tan Track. Through the master research identifying trees which are elements—soil, water, trees and plan we will continue to ensure the better at coping with future climate plants—require effective management parklands are a centre of excellence in conditions. and resourcing over the short and urban horticulture. long term. We want to maximise the environmental contribution of the parklands and incorporate this into Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions future decision-making. • Implement City of Melbourne • Implement the principles of the • Develop and manage the city • Continue innovative approaches to Eco-City strategies while retaining Urban Forest Strategy and Nature arboretum in partnership with the The parklands are also significant in soil management landscape design elements that in the City Strategy to improve Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. that they provide pleasure, respite have been assessed as having biodiversity and urban ecology. and contact with nature to people • Continue to work towards primary conservation significance. • Recommend funding for program integrated water management. visiting the parklands. The quality of • Partner with Land Managers on delivery of science, research and the experience is enhanced through • Develop and implement a initiatives to improve biodiversity education for the arboretum. • Investigate and recommend landscape design and horticultural management plan and guiding outcomes, integrate approaches to investment in alternative water expertise. principles that facilitates water management and advance • Develop a detailed tree planting supply systems in partnership with horticultural excellence for planting the arboretum. and maintenance plan and Land Managers to achieve a 50 per styles, locations and maintenance collections policy for the cent target of all irrigation water regimes for the parklands. arboretum. used in the parkland being from a non-potable source. • Strategically introduce native plant palettes in key areas including the river edge.

• As part of the detailed designs for Kings Domain south, Kings Domain (Toms Block) and Alexandra Park, improve landscape character and planting diversity.

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4.2.1 Respect and reveal the Master Plan Actions Aboriginal cultural heritage • Work with the Traditional owner groups to build a stronger story of The area that is now the Domain the Aboriginal connection to the Parklands is significant to Aboriginal area of the Domain Parklands, river people. There are two distinct and river banks. communities represented in the parklands. The Kings Domain Resting Commission further research Place is important for all the nations in of historical data from primary Victoria. There are also specific groups sources and the Lower Yarra with stated connection to the area. landscape's cultural values, with a focus on the Domain Parklands. Before European settlement the land we know now as the Domain Parklands Explore and strengthen the link There are many cultural values was a rich and fertile landscape. The to Tromgin (indigenous social and characters within the Domain river followed a different course, with gathering site) and along the Parklands. The Domain Parklands have extensive wetlands along much of Yarra River, in collaboration with evolved over time, boundaries have the lower parts of the area. It was an Traditional Owners and Royal changed, important places have been area of great importance to Aboriginal Botanic Gardens Victoria. built, and the Yarra River has been a people, a meeting place and a food Develop a self- guided Melbourne constant connection. It is a place of source. walk in collaboration with shared Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal This master plan will acknowledge Traditional Owners and Royal history and cultural heritage values. the Aboriginal history of the Domain Botanic Gardens Victoria. The Aboriginal cultural heritage Parklands, while also creating a Working with all the Land is a missing layer in the current platform to celebrate Aboriginal Managers and Traditional Owners, Domain Parklands. culture in Melbourne in the 21st century. People want to know the story of this develop a joint Cultural Heritage • Unique parts of the parklands country. Management Plan to guide the contribute to the cultural management of the place. significance. In the future the use of Aboriginal place names to recognise history will be Explore renaming places within the The parklands were set aside explored. parklands to recognise Aboriginal as the 'domain' for Government history. House. They were also the place for other important government functions including the Melbourne Gardens and Observatory.

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Existing indigenous planting

Opportunity for indigenous /native planting

Opportunity to enhance indigenous /native planting

Destination Melbourne landscape

Ornamental gardens

Rivers edge

Open parkland

Botanical landscape

Government House gardens King Domain Resting Place marks the burial place of some 30 Aboriginal people Shrine Reserve

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4.2.2 Reflect cultural values Master Plan Actions and historical significance • Promote an increase in community understanding and recognition The Domain Parklands are of historical, of cultural heritage. Increase the archaeological, aesthetic, architectural, public visibility of the history of the scientific (horticultural), and social parklands through information and significance to the State of Victoria. The interpretation. Domain Parklands were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register in July 2013. • Continue to maintain and restore the unique parts of the cultural Unique parts of the Domain Parklands collection. that contribute to the cultural and historical significance include:

• As a setting for places of outstanding value, being Government House and Grounds, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the Melbourne Gardens and Observatory.

• Places such as the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, the fern gully, the boathouses, The Tan Track, the Queen Victoria memorial, and Janet Lady Clarke rotunda.

• Specific journeys or path links, particular views, elements of Aboriginal cultural significance, horticultural places such as the floral clock and unusual features such as the Robinette rockeries.

• Fountains and water features, artwork and sculptures.

A number of elements such as fountains, artworks, sculptures and rockeries enhance the recreation experience for visitors as well as being of cultural and historic value. They are, and should continue to be, maintained and restored as part of the cultural collection.

Of enormous importance is the use of the parklands by the people of Victoria and beyond. The parklands are highly valued by all. The parklands are used for passive and active recreation, for celebration and commemoration, for ceremonial and civic functions. These are of ongoing importance to the city and its people.

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Any future proposals for memorials within the areas of the Domain Parklands which City of Melbourne manages, other than within the Shrine Reserve, will need to be managed within the policy and alternative methods of commemoration should be considered.

It is proposed that no further large memorials be placed in the Kings Domain, and any future memorialisation only be considered where it could become part of the landscape rather than as a specific element. Alternative methods for commemoration could be considered such as horticultural memorials (including display garden beds) which would be more consistent with the park setting and contribute to the ecological diversity and visitor experience. De-accession or rotation policies for existing memorials, similar to galleries, are other possibilities.

LEGEND

Queen Victoria Gardens - royal memorials

Tom's Block - civic/institutional memorials

Shrine Reserve - war memorials

Rotary corner - community groups

Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden

Government House Drive+Anzac Avenue - government and military leaders

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People come to visit particular destinations in the Domain Parklands including the Melbourne Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. People also visit the parklands for a range of sport and recreation activities, both formal and informal, e.g. to relax, walk, exercise, for picnics and gatherings, to row, to skate, for play, walk the dog on a lead, attend events and public programs, concerts, ceremonies and commemorations and to generally explore and enjoy the parklands. Visitors include residents, workers, local, interstate and international tourists.

While actual visitor numbers are difficult to collect, it is clear they are high. The Melbourne Gardens have over 1.6 million visitors and the Shrine of Remembrance (monument and Reserve) also receive around 1.5 million visitors each year. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl has around 200,000 visitors a year. Recent Tan Track counts have from 4,000 to 6,000 people using the track each day, which equates to 1.7 – 2.2 million visitors per year.

Places of quiet reflection and landscape beauty provide relief from the urban environment. Enhancing the visual amenity and landscape setting of the Domain Parklands to provide this respite is a high priority. Provision of well-located amenities encourages participation by all and makes the visit a positive experience.

The number of visitors to the parklands will continue to grow. There is increasing pressure regarding the levels and types of uses in the parklands and the effect of some activities on the passive enjoyment of the parklands. A balanced approach, to enable different activities to occur while retaining experiences, is essential to supporting exceptional visitor experience.

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4.3.1 Provide facilities Master Plan Actions 4.3.2 Enhance visitor The ANZAC Station (currently under Master Plan Actions construction) presents an opportunity (amenities) to meet future • Upgrade the depot toilets (at experience • Prepare a detailed design for to create a new entrance to the Government House gate) and Alexandra Park (S). This will needs parklands in Kings Domain South. Alexandra Avenue (S) toilets. The highest use of the parklands is include resolution of accessible Accessible paths need to be created to The term ‘amenities’ describes facilities unstructured recreation. Unstructured path locations, upgrading picnic bring visitors to the entrances of the such as seats, drink fountains, bins, • Relocate the Alexandra Gardens recreation describes activities that are areas and separating cyclist Melbourne Gardens and the Shrine of public toilets, lighting, picnic and toilet and determine its optimum usually non-competitive, spontaneous, movement corridors. Remembrance from the station. BBQ areas which support visitors. size. Determine location and informal or social in nature, such Improvements to amenities include provide for sewer connection for as walking, play, picnicking and • Work with the Royal Botanic A new visitor and nature centre assessing gaps in provision, upgrading temporary event toilets. contemplation. Gardens Victoria to develop the is proposed, to welcome visitors toilets and improving signage to toilet detailed design to enhance the and introduce them to the unique and picnic areas. • Relocate the toilets currently Understanding the importance of these interface and improve pedestrian destinations within the parklands. It adjacent to the Sidney Myer Music experiences is important for managing links with the Melbourne Gardens. is envisaged that the nature centre The picnic / BBQ area along the Yarra Bowl to a more suitable location and balancing priorities within the would be an urban forest and needs redesigning and upgrading to (to be determined during detailed parklands. A balanced approach to • Create a new entry to the ecology education hub, promoting improve access (refer section 4.3.2). design). enable different activities to occur parklands from the ANZAC Station, the importance of the urban forest, There is also the opportunity to concurrently or consecutively within including accessible paths to arboretum, green infrastructure, provide further picnic and BBQ areas at • Review toilets adjacent to The the parklands, while not displacing the entries at the Melbourne Gardens urban horticulture and nature. The different locations within the parklands, Shrine of Remembrance as part experiences sought by the majority of and Shrine of Remembrance. visitor centre component could be including Kings Domain South. of Kings Domain South detailed users will be sought. design. curated to introduce themes relating • Investigate the development of Path lighting is important for public In addition to programming of events to the evolution and changing a new visitor and nature centre, safety, amenity and access. There are • Identify the location and provide a and activities, the quality of the character of the parklands. These in partnership with the Land some areas where improvements to ‘changing places’ facility to support visitor experience is influenced by themes include civic and governance Managers. lighting are a priority. These include people with profound disabilities. their positive interactions with others, role (Government House), military Alexandra Gardens, especially near the the landscape setting, the amenities history and commemoration (Shrine • Investigate opportunities for • Improve directional signage to boathouses, and in the access to the that are provided, and their ability to of Remembrance), Aboriginal collaboration with the Royal public toilets. Sidney Myer Music Bowl. find their way around the parklands. cultural heritage, science and history Botanic Gardens Victoria in the Through enhancing the visual amenity (Observatory), botanical (Melbourne visitor information and education • Redesign and upgrade the picnic/ Bicycle parking locations and repair and landscape setting of the Domain Gardens) and the settlement and services associated with the BBQ area along the Yarra River in stations should be provided in suitable Parklands they will continue to provide planning of Melbourne. In consultation proposed new Herbarium within Alexandra Park (S). locations within the parklands. the community with relief from the with Traditional Owners, information the visitor and nature centre. Provision of facilities to support harshness of the urban environment. celebrating and acknowledging • Identify suitable locations for new recharging motorised scooters and Aboriginal cultural heritage could also • Introduce programming and picnic/BBQ areas including in wheelchairs could be investigated The southern section of Alexandra Park, be shared. The proposed National prompts for greater play in the Kings Domain South. in conjunction with the other Land adjacent to the Alexandra Avenue (S) is Herbarium of Victoria, which has a Domain Parklands. a popular riverside picnic and BBQ area Managers. Assess the location of existing seating, critical research and storage function with a pleasant landscape character. It drink fountains, bins, lighting, bike as well as an education and information also has an increasing use by cyclists. parking and bike repair stations. role, could have elements co-located A detailed design is a high priority for Develop guidelines and service levels with the nature centre. this area, to improve accessibility of the for their type, location and spacing and path network, upgrade the picnic areas, The parklands are a rich landscape for provide new amenities where required. and separate the cyclist movement play with space, trees to climb, and an Provide facilities for recharging corridor by creating a dedicated on interesting variety of places to hide and motorised scooters and wheelchairs. road cycle path. This design will also places to run. Nature play will continue incorporate links to the proposed to be encouraged in the parklands. new river entry to the Melbourne Opportunities and prompts for play Gardens, potential new boat landing for could particularly be explored in Kings transport to the Melbourne Gardens, Domain South. and ways to better connect the landscapes (with the Gardens). Other considerations will include planning for tree renewal and other initiatives which link to the draft Melbourne Gardens Master Plan. These projects will be developed with Melbourne Gardens and Parks Victoria.

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4.3.3 Manage organised It will be appropriate to reorganise It is acknowledged that decisions in this Master Plan Actions • Install sports lighting to allow for access and entrances, and where the built structures in the area as part area may require review in the context evening training, that is sensitive possible conceal infrastructure in activity spaces • Prepare a detailed design for the of this detailed design. What can be of determining the optimum location to the local biodiversity, Melbourne the landscape. Alexandra Gardens. There are a number of spaces within anticipated is that the depot buildings for the visitor and nature centre (refer Gardens and the Shrine of • Explore design and management the Domain Parklands where organised that are not heritage listed can be section 4.3.2). • Redesign and upgrade the Remembrance. improvements to vehicle (truck) sporting and recreational activity is removed. The Domain House will Riverslide Skate Park and adjacent The eastern side of Kings Domain • Identify the optimum location and entry to the ‘back of house’. supported. These include the skate need upgrading to open toward the house and provide new public South has a different character, and provide a new sports pavilion for park, rowing precinct in Alexandra pathways. A new pedestrian path is also toilets that are better integrated the detailed design here will reflect a the Edmund Herring Oval. • Reduce and resolve the need and Gardens, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, required along Drive from into the gardens. impact of temporary infrastructure Tan Track and Edmund Herring Oval. In Domain Road. range of different ‘neighbourhood’ uses • Amend the Crown Land boundary on the landscape. addition to these there are a number including paths, seating, picnic tables, • Improve physical and visual access to reflect responsible Land of cultural and management facilities The Edmund Herring Oval is located fitness equipment and bocce. to the river, provide shade and Managers at the Edmund Herring • Realign the fencing near the toilets including La Trobe’s Cottage which is in Kings Domain South.South and Demand straddling for seating for viewing the river. With over 2 million people using the oval. to improve pedestrian circulation. managed as a heritage property and sportsat its western fields in end the the municipality Shrine Reserve. far Tan Track annually, the “Tan” is an iconic the Domain House which is a multi- exceedsDemand supply,for sports and fields this demand in the • Improve lighting. destination for many people who want • Provide fitness equipment stations • Refine path layout in Kings Domain purpose space supporting engagement willmunicipality continue farto increaseexceeds supply,as the city and to develop and maintain their fitness. in Kings Domain South and other to improve access to the Sidney with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria densifiesthis demand and will the continue population to increase increases. • Prepare design and management Providing facilities such as fitness suitable locations adjacent to the Myer Music Bowl. Improve path mission and vision. There are two Ifas the the sports city densifies ground isand to remain,the population solutions to reduce conflict equipment, targeting this user group Tan Track. lighting for public safety. maintenance depots in the parklands. theincreases. use must If theincrease. sports Theground Edmund is to between pedestrians, commuter Herringremain, theOval use could must absorb increase. increased The will support and improve their visitor cyclists and vehicles. • Review the service and use of useEdmund by improved Herring Ovalturf management could absorb or experience. The Alexandra Gardens are located on the two maintenance depots to the Yarra River and are a gateway and byincreased converting use byto aimproved synthetic turf playing • Work with the rowing clubs to Changes in the management of determine if both are still required. key destination for the parklands. They surface.management Both orapproaches by converting will allowto establish management protocols morea synthetic sport playingto be played surface. on theBoth oval large crowds and the way events are to reduce vehicle movement support a number of activities including In partnership with the Victorian Arts withoutapproaches increasing will allow the more footprint sport of to be provided have led to an increase in the behind and in front of boathouses, skate and rowing. A coordinated and Centre Trust, proposals relating to the organisedplayed on thesport oval within without the parklands.increasing infrastructure needed at the Sidney manage boat trailer use, remove integrated approach to the design management of the Sidney Myer Music Inthe the footprint short term of organised it is proposed sport to within Myer Music Bowl. some car parking on the south of and management of these gardens is Bowl include: continuethe parklands. with an In improvedthe short grassterm it is the road behind the boathouses, required in order to achieve the best There is a need to improve the interface surface,proposed which to continue is more withconsistent an improved with and relocate waste bins. outcome for all users, now and into the between the Sidney Myer Music • Work in partnership with the thegrass landscape. surface, which In the is future more thisconsistent may future. Bowl and surrounding area of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust to needwith the to belandscape. reassessed. In theThe future retaining • In partnership with the Victorian Kings Domain. This can be done by adapt to contemporary trends The western side of Kings Domain wallthis mayneeds need to be to repairedbe reassessed. and it isThe Government and Parks Victoria, improving entries, path connections, in use at the Sidney Myer Music South currently consists of a beautiful proposedretaining wall to incorporate needs to be terraced repaired and design and provide a new boat fencing and where possible concealing Bowl, while also respecting the treed landscape and a cluster of seating.it is proposed to incorporate terraced landing at the rowing sheds, built structures in the landscape. importance of passive recreation in buildings and functions that do not seating. including improved design for the Enhancing the natural sound barrier the adjacent parkland. relate to each other or fit well in the Installation of sports lighting is also river bank. on the perimeter of the Sidney Myer landscape. There is a need for a requiredInstallation to ofincrease sports thelighting time isavailable also • Conduct a strategic review of the Music Bowl by providing additional tree • Prepare a detailed design for Kings detailed design for this area, but it is torequired use the to oval. increase Current the timetechnology available interface with the Sidney Myer planting should also be explored. Domain South. This will include difficult to be certain of the exact vision ensuresto use the lighting oval. Currentis contained technology within the Music Bowl and Kings Domain. creating a new park entry, new for the space as there are a number playingensures area.lighting It isis proposedcontained to within install the These improvements will be partnership accessible paths from the station, of changes occurring, such as the sportsplaying lighting area. It which is proposed will not to spill install or • Prepare a detailed landscape projects between the City of Melbourne and removing surplus buildings in development of the ANZAC Station. impactsports lighting on the surroundswhich will includingnot spill or plan to improve the access to and and the Victorian Arts Centre Trust. In the depot. Provide a path adjacent theimpact visual on significancethe surrounds of including the Shrine of interface with the Sidney Myer the short term the fenced area near the to Dallas Brooks Drive from The dramatic changes (both Remembrance,the visual significance the Melbourne of the ShrineGardens of Music Bowl and to improve entries toilets needs to be realigned to improve Domain Road. temporary and permanent) present orRemembrance, local biodiversity. the Melbourne A new pavilion Gardens will to the venue. pedestrian access and circulation, and new opportunities. What is certain beor localrequired biodiversity. and its location A new determinedpavilion will vehicle entry improvements will be • Following the Metro Tunnel project, is that this will be a new entry to the inbe the required detailed and design its location for Kings determined Domain • Work with the Victorian Arts explored. improve the grassed surface of parklands, and it is important that South.in the detailed design for Kings Domain Centre Trust in preparation of Edmund Herring oval to increase decisions are made to upgrade the South. a master plan for the Sidney capacity for use. If insufficient area to support this. The proposal Myer Music Bowl to facilitate use can be supported, convert the for accessible pathways will open this improvements to public amenities, oval to a synthetic surface. Repair area of parkland and invite people to toilets, lighting. storage, fencing, the retaining wall incorporating discover its beauty. terraced seating.

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4.3.4 Manage events Master Plan actions Establish a Domain Parklands The Domain Parklands have become Event Program Group to discuss increasingly popular for organised and coordinate the calendar events which are held by the City of of events across the Domain Melbourne, various Land Managers in Parklands. the Domain, and external organisations. These events vary in their size, Develop a clear position to balance attendance numbers, impact, and the the use of the parkland for passive area they use. and event use and review the events sustainability guidelines. Investigation into high impact events in the Domain Parklands and feedback Continue to seek a balanced from the community has raised approach to park and event questions about their number and management. sustainability. Resource demands of parkland reinstatement after events, Investigate moving some fun run and effects on parkland ecology and start / finish areas to locations landscape quality is significant. where adequate infrastructure is already in place. Unstructured recreation use of the parklands has been affected, Initiate events curated more particularly as access is restricted when specifically for the Domain there are extended periods to set up Parklands. and dismantle events and then reinstate surfaces. In addition to static events Where appropriate, relocate some within the parklands, fun runs also have events to the Sidney Myer Music an impact on other users, venues in the Bowl. precinct and residential areas.

Some of these events can have a detrimental effect on those seeking informal passive enjoyment of the Domain Parklands, as normally quiet spaces for informal gatherings can be significantly disrupted by these events.

Coordination for timing of events held across the Domain Parklands including the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne Gardens, Shrine of Remembrance and Government House needs to be improved.

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Activity spacesCmoderate use)

Activity spaces(heavy use)

Activity impacted areas

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4.4.1 Improve parklands Master Plan Actions 4.4.2 Improve internal pathway 4.4.3 Reduce barriers and Master Plan Actions improve access over roads • Assess current visual and physical entrances • Improve entrances: networks barriers and boundaries. Improve Main entrances are located around the 1. At the major park entry at The internal path network of the There is a road network within the links and access by providing perimeter of the Domain Parklands. Linlithgow Avenue and St Kilda Domain Parklands is extensive. There is parklands which divides and isolates consistent and clear pedestrian Most entrances are not formally Road. a need to review this network to refine sections of the parklands. Pedestrian crossings at regular intervals and defined, and it is not clear which part of its hierarchy, identify accessible paths movements and continuity of the key locations. the parklands you are entering. There 2. At the tram stops along St of travel and ensure the functionality of parklands can be improved by reducing are also a number of locations where Kilda Road and Domain Road. the paths suits their purpose. pedestrian barriers, reimagining • Explore opportunities to improve entrances are not accessible to people Improve access and wayfinding road functions and improving access the connection between the Queen with disabilities. from all tram stops adjacent to In addition to the terrestrial path over roads that are to be retained. Victoria and Alexandra Gardens, the parklands. network there is opportunity to explore Pedestrian priority can be reinforced such as a land bridge across This can make wayfinding for visitors provision of new experiences, such as with consistent and clear pedestrian Alexandra Avenue (N), and ways to who are not familiar with the parklands 3. By designing a new accessible a tree top walk. A tree top walk could crossings at regular intervals and key reduce the impact of noise on the problematic. Improving legibility and entry from the Coventry Street be created north of the Sidney Myer locations. Other initiatives include: parkland visitors. in some cases moving gateways and / Dorcas Street tram stops Music Bowl linking to the Melbourne protected bicycle lanes, shared zones, The Domain Parklands are visited by paths into the park will facilitate better with the Shrine. Realign and Gardens, which would give excellent reducing speed limits, reducing the • Investigate provision of an millions of people each year and these access to the parklands. reconstruct the stairs. views over the river as well as creating dominance of the car and narrowing of additional bridge to improve numbers are expected to grow. The an accessible path through challenging roads. pedestrian and bicycle accessibility 4. At the Alexandra Gardens parklands have many beautiful areas A detailed design is needed to improve topography. across the Yarra River between entry at St Kilda Road and the that are easy to find and visit. There the entry and enhanced visitor arrival The biggest barrier is created by Princes Bridge and Swan Street accessible path entry to Queen are also hidden jewels, providing a experience at the Melbourne Gardens, busy Alexandra Avenue (N) between Bridge. Victoria Gardens. discovery experience for visitors. Observatory Gate and Shrine of Alexandra Gardens and Queen Victoria Remembrance hub. This will include Gardens. Opportunities to improve the • Improve approach to F Gate at 5. To and within the river corridor. Supporting access to and within the changes to circulation and entry for the Master Plan Actions connection between these sections of Melbourne Gardens at Dallas parklands is important for its role as a Melbourne Gardens, consistent with parkland in addition to the proposed Brooks Drive and Birdwood • Work with Royal Botanic • Review the path network to welcoming, safe and enjoyable space. their draft Melbourne Gardens Master new pedestrian crossing need to be Avenue. Gardens Victoria to improve identify a hierarchy of paths. Good access provides an invitation to Plan. This design will be in partnership explored. entries, in particular the enter the parklands. with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Anderson Street entries (A • Identify and promote key routes and the Shrine of Remembrance. In the long term, provision of a Gate and C Gate). for accessible paths of travel The key themes around people through the parklands. pedestrian bridge across the Yarra movement and access show: We will continue with the Royal Botanic River between Princes Bridge and Swan • Create a new river landing Gardens Victoria to improve access to Street Bridge may provide valuable entry to connect to a new • Provide new paths, including new • Access will be improved by other entries at the Melbourne Gardens, connections and improve circulation Melbourne Gardens entry along alignments to improve accessibility establishing a hierarchy of paths particularly A Gate, C Gate and the between these major destinations. Alexandra Avenue (S). adjacent to the river. Create the and identifying and communicating proposed new entry (Rivergate entry - 'River Walk' as part of this project. accessible paths of travel. Alexandra Avenue). • Create a pedestrian plaza and drop off zone at the • Identify accessible paths of travel • Accessible paths of travel will Observatory Gate, to improve to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl consider journeys and different visitor arrival experience through the parklands. Highlight levels of ability, enabling people at these destinations and these paths to patrons with in- to reach destinations as well as improve the interface with ground lighting. meander. the Melbourne Gardens. • Investigate provision of a tree top The detailed design will be • The network of accessible paths walk and viewing area from the prepared in partnership with of travel will, where possible, escarpment. have manageable grades, suitable the Royal Botanic Gardens path surfaces, width and good Victoria and Shrine of maintenance. Remembrance.

• Wayfinding is a key ingredient of good access and will include signage, which needs to be in the right place, with the right information, provided in a variety of accessible formats.

Wide paths on historic Desire lines into the parklands alignments from tram stop along St Kilda Rd

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Cyclist path

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Pedestrian plaza

( ) Connection improvement (tram to park entrance)

jjFj Drop off/pick up zone

# Raised pedestrian crossing

4.4.4 Support access by public Master Plan Actions 4.4.5 Network approaches to transport Advocate for substantial improve cycling routes improvements to public transport Access by public transport to the to the Domain Parklands and The Domain Parklands link at a key key destinations within the Domain destinations within it. convergence within the city's existing Parklands is poor. This is due to . the location of stops with little or Work with the Land Managers no relationship to destinations in and Metro Rail to provide a The routes along the Yarra River the parklands, lack of attention to new accessible pedestrian path corridor () are heavily the topographical challenges in the from ANZAC Station into the used by commuter and recreational parklands, and the type of public parklands and to the Birdwood cyclists. There are several points of transport that currently operates Avenue entries to the Shrine of conflict along the trail, especially in within and immediately abutting the Remembrance and Melbourne Alexandra Gardens at the boathouses parklands. Gardens. and along Boathouse Drive.

Much of this is beyond the control of Investigate future options for Within the parklands the Capital City Council; however, in order to support public transport, including trail is narrow, and sight lines are not visitor access and provide alternatives autonomous vehicles. consistent. This is problematic as the to car travel, there is a need to path is also used by high numbers advocate for substantial improvements Work with Parks Victoria to of pedestrians, meandering tourists, to public transport. develop a strategic approach to people exercising and dog walkers. the location and style of boat The current Metro Tunnel project landings which will support visitor With participation in cycling growing represents an opportunity to create transport to the parklands. and the number of visitors to the an accessible link from the new station parklands increasing, a network-based to the Birdwood Avenue entries to the solution to reduce points of conflict Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne between commuter cyclists and other Gardens. Council is seeking to influence parklands users is needed. This will the design of the station entries to be supported by proposals to rethink ensure this new link is logical and the ways roads within the parklands implementable. are used and regulated (refer section 4.4.8). Options for public transport along Master Plan Actions Birdwood Avenue, including autonomous vehicles should be Develop a network based solution explored. Options for public transport to the points of conflict between along the river to the Melbourne cyclists and other parklands users, Gardens should be explored. consistent with the Bicycle Plan 2016 - 2020.

Design and implement a dedicated cycle lane following the Yarra River corridor along or adjacent to Alexandra Avenue (S) from Morell Bridge, to connect to new Linlithgow Avenue and Southbank Boulevard cycle lanes.

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4.4.6 Contemporary way- 4.4.7 Create journeys in the finding in the Domain Domain Parklands Parklands It is proposed to define and promote Currently there is insufficient and a variety of journeys for navigating poorly placed signage within the through the parklands for different parklands. In order to maximise levels of ability. This will also enable the visitor experience directional people to reach destinations via the information, maps and information to most direct route or choose to meander support a visit to the parklands should and discover something new. be easily accessible. Three major walks have been identified: A strategy which reviews the existing signage and identifies how and where The Domain Parklands walk, to deliver signage and information at providing the most direct route to key decision points in a visitor's journey the Shrine of Remembrance and is required. Melbourne Gardens, will provide a continuous accessible path of It is also proposed to develop travel mostly within the parklands an interpretation plan to include rather than on the boundary. information about history, botanical points of interest, commemoration, The River Walk presents an opportunity to enhance connection monuments in the Kings Domain, the civic role and development of the State to the river, while also bringing identity, and the arboretum. people to the Melbourne Gardens.

The Botanical Walk is a journey through the parklands with options for entry to the Melbourne Gardens as well as the main entry to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Many levels of improvement will be required to curate these walks.

In the future new journeys should be curated from the proposed visitor and Master Plan Actions nature centre. Using new and existing technologies develop and A new treetop walk, north of the implement a comprehensive way- Sidney Myer Music Bowl, could also be finding strategy for the Domain investigated. Parklands in consultation with the other Land Managers. This will include:

A framework for creating interpretive landscapes and Master Plan Actions signage with Traditional Define and promote a variety of Owners. journeys for navigating through the parklands. A staged approach to removal LEGEND and installation as well as Develop and promote a Domain •• • • • Aboriginal Melbourne walk maintenance guidelines. Parklands walk, a River Walk and a Botanical Walk. An interpretation plan to •• • • • Primary accessible path provide information about the M •• •• Botanical walk Domain Parklands

•• •• • Tree-top walk

•• • • • River walk New journeys within the Domain Parklands

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4.4.8 Rethink the use of The 2016 parking and traffic study Master Plan Actions • pedestrianProvide an crossingadditional over signalised Alexandra 4.4.9 Car parking – support Master Plan Actions highlighted: Avenuepedestrian (N). crossing over Alexandra existing road space • Change the language and visitor access while adapting to • Where appropriate and possible, Avenue (N). appearance of the roads to repurpose car parks to reduce • 78 per cent of vehicle movement • Investigate longer term closure of future trends An extensive road system surrounds prioritise pedestrians and the the width of road pavements is through traffic on an average • LinlithgowInvestigate Avenuelonger term(S) to closure through of and dissects the parklands. The parkland setting. We recognise it is important for and landscape to improve weekday, traffic,Linlithgow to Avenuecreate generous(S) to through shared network within the parklands includes some people to drive and park at the environmental services and pathtraffic, while to maintainingcreate generous access shared for Alexandra Avenue, Linlithgow Avenue, • Introduce traffic calming measures parklands when visiting. However, amenity. • Of the 22 per cent stopping in the servicepath while vehicles. maintaining access for Birdwood Avenue and Dallas Brooks on internal roads. parking analysis gives us confidence parklands many are using the all service vehicles. Drive. • Review and modify parking -day car parking but not visiting • Review location of bus drop off that car parking can be repurposed in • Trial temporary road closures restrictions to ensure they reflect the parklands. • andReview bus location parking offor bus Melbourne drop off several areas in the parklands. The roads and parking spaces in the for pedestrian and cycle use, and support the needs of visitors Gardens.and bus parking for Melbourne Domain Parklands are used by: and events on internal roads. In While parking to visit destinations to the Domain Parklands. Provide • Weekend traffic volumes are lower Gardens. particular Linlithgow Avenue (S). within the Domain Parklands will be greater consistency in application • Parkland users – these are the than weekday traffic volumes. • Investigate longer term closure of • BirdwoodInvestigate Avenue longer (N)term to closure through of provided, some on-street car parking of parking restrictions across the people that have come to enjoy the • Reduce speed to 10km per hour on • Over 1300 car parking spaces are traffic,Birdwood to Avenue create (N)generous to through shared can be repurposed to improve the parklands. parks and gardens and/or visit the Boathouse Drive and reconfigure located along parklands roads. pathtraffic, while to maintainingcreate generous access shared for amenity, safety, visual experience and various attractions within. as a share zone. • In the short term, change all day servicepath while vehicles. maintaining access for better connect the parklands. This will • 63 per cent of car parking is used provide space for pedestrian crossings parking to 4–5-hour parking in • Non-parkland users – those • Create a new drop off / pick up / service vehicles. at the busiest period on an average on internal roads, and more dedicated Linlithgow Avenue (S) to better destined for locations outside turning circle for cars at the east weekday, 61 per cent of car parking cycle lanes within the parklands. support park visitors. the parklands who drive through end of the boathouses. Restrict is used on the weekend. Nearly or those who use the roads as a vehicle access along the front and half the weekday parking is by Changes to parking restrictions in • Install raised pedestrian priority convenient low cost car park. back of the boathouses. commuters. some areas will prioritise park visitors. crossings at regular intervals along Changes in the Boathouse Drive area Linlithgow Avenue (S) Birdwood The key themes of how the roads are • Establish a new shared zone • Parking demand is heavily will better support the rowing use in Avenue, Dallas Brooks Drive and currently used show: behind the boathouses, to create influenced by events within the the area. Alexandra Avenue (S). a good alternative for cyclists and Domain Parklands or nearby • Most traffic is through traffic. discourage commuter cycling from precincts (MCG or Melbourne There will be some change in Alexandra • Work with the Melbourne Gardens, the front of the boathouses in the to improve the pedestrian crossing • There is more than adequate Olympic Park area). Avenue (S) as part of the broader short term. on Dallas Brookes Drive (N). parking for parklands users. detailed design to upgrade the • Parking occupancies during events pedestrian and cyclist movement in this • To facilitate the dedicated cycle • Review location and quantity The current traffic activity and parking can reach very high levels. area of parkland. lane, remove left turn slip lane from of drop off bays, bus parking, use detracts from the experience of Alexandra Avenue into Linlithgow accessible parking and taxi, food being within the parklands. Through • When no events are held, parking There is a need to improve accessible Avenue and reconfigure road to vendor and horse carriage bays. traffic has increased on all internal occupancy is similar on weekdays parking at key destinations. Explore allow left turn at traffic signals. Increase accessible parking at key roads in the parklands and speeds and weekends. drop off/pick up options for visitors to destinations. are not conducive to its setting. It is the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. • Most of the parking is used for • Remove slip lane between anticipated that these behaviours and destinations other than the Domain Linlithgow Avenue and Linlithgow The Shrine of Remembrance Trustees • Repurpose car parking spaces outcomes will compound as the city Parklands. Avenue (S). Reinstate park in currently allowpermit and and manage manage car car parking in Linlithgow Avenue to provide densifies and the population increases current road reserve and create withinparking their within Shrine the ShrineReserve Reserve landscape dedicated bicycle lanes. if we do not rethink how we can use accessible path link. for use by their volunteers.staff, volunteers This is and these roads detrimentalinvited guests. for Thethe parkinghealth of of the vehicles trees, • Investigate repurposing some • Investigate changes to the road reducesis detrimental the visual to the amenity health ofof thethe car parks on the northern side As the roads occupy a significant area space in Alexandra Avenue (S) to adjacenttrees, reduces parkland the visualand is amenityinconsistent of the of Boathouse Drive to better link within the parklands they present create a cycle lane. views to the river. several opportunities to improve withadjacent the parkparkland and Reserveand is inconsistent reservation. Alternativewith the park. solutions Alternative should solutions be the pedestrian circulation, enhance • Create drop off areas at Marquis • Modify parking restrictions on investigated.should be explored. the parkland visitor experience and of Linlithgow Reserve and at St Kilda Road at the Alexandra improve the environmental function of Observatory Gate and Shrine of Gardens entry to support a drop the parklands. Remembrance. While providing off / pick up area for rowers. bus drop off / pick up adjacent to the Shrine, relocate bus parking to • Work with Land Managers to the park perimeter on St Kilda and minimise the parking of cars on Domain Roads. the landscape within theKings Shrine Domain ReserveSouth. and Kings Domain South. • Provide an additional signalised

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2.5M 3.5M 3.5M 2.5M FOOT PATH PARKING CAR LANE CAR LANE PARKING TAN TRACK BAY BAY Existing conditions Linlithgow Avenue (north/south) • wide road reserve • double side car parking • generous road carriageway

12M FOOT PATH TEMPORARY CLOSURE TAN TRACK Road closure during Moomba parade 2018

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2.5M 7M 2.5M FOOT PATH BICYCLE RECREATIONAL BICYCLE TAN TRACK LANE SPACE LANE Proposed conditions Linlithgow Avenue (long term) • regular temporary closure • close the road to traffic on weekends and open for recreational use only

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FOOT PATH VEHICLE VEHICLE TAN TRACK LANE LANE Proposed conditions Linlithgow Avenue (short term) • remove some parking • reduce the traffic speed • possible water sensitive urban design planting or garden bed extension DRAFTto allow better tree growth along the existing road edge Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 3

7M FOOT PATH TEMPORARY CLOSURE TAN TRACK (FOR FUN OR PARADE) Proposed conditions Linlithgow Avenue (long term) • use the road hard stand for temporary recreation and events, weekend closure or occasional closure Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 35 DRAFT 09.08.2018

4 melbourne.vic.gov.au/domain 4.5 Management and partnerships to build resilience DRAFT

4.5.1 Make one parkland of 4.5.2 Create a framework for 4.5.3 Commitment to future 4.5.4 Manage uses in the 4.5.5 Reduce the impact of many unique destinations priorities and decision-making management and collaboration Crown reserves managed by services the City of Melbourne The City of Melbourne does not This master plan has been developed It is proposed to initiate regular There are regular and frequent requests manage all parts of the Domain to guide future management of the meetings of the Land Manager The individual parks which make up the by utility service providers, government Parklands. The Melbourne Gardens, Domain Parklands and will provide the executives to allow regular Domain Parklands are all permanently projects, and activity organisers to Shrine of Remembrance, Sidney framework for priorities and decision- communication and coordination across reserved Crown Land, set aside for install permanent or temporary services Myer Music Bowl and Government making. the parklands. In addition to the four specific purposes. Most recreational in the Domain Parklands. House have separate governance Land Managers, Council will engage activities can occur within these and purposes. When combined they It is clear that the broader with external entities whose activities broad purposes. However, there are There is a current request for a provide 123 hectares of parkland. This is environmental service function of the may impact and influence the parklands times where applications are made permanent telecommunications tower significant on many levels. parklands as a whole, and the critical (e.g. Metro Rail, Vic Roads). for activities or events which are to be installed in a higher location in role parkland plays in the health of the inconsistent with the purpose of the the parklands to support the increased Uniting these parklands will strengthen community, needs to be a high priority The sharing of information, greater reservation. demand for services from major events Five public Land Managers have the environmental services role for in decision-making. When any decision communication and a better in the precinct. Temporary towers have responsibility for separate areas of the the city, as well as greatly improve the is made, the effect of this decision on understanding of Land Manager The Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 been used to date. Domain Parklands. Each Land Manager visitor experience of the place. the environmental service function and visitor requirements to each sets out processes for the management Utility service installations impact on has particular responsibilities, and should be an important consideration. destination will assist in co-ordinated of inconsistent uses within the visual amenity, usability, recreational has their purpose set by legislation. decision making, facilities provision and reservation. This intensive process is value, and environmental service Collectively they contribute to the management actions. used for activities with a greater impact function. It is proposed to protect the function and success of the entire on the parklands. Where an activity has landscape character of the parklands parklands. a lesser impact on the park, Council manages the application using the local by avoiding new utility service • There is opportunity for the law permit process. structures or expansion of existing Land Managers to collaborate to structures. enhance the broader destination The practice provides appropriate As stated in the Master Plan values, management. levels of approval or scrutiny, which enable hundreds of events to occur, fundamental to all the values is the • Potential benefits could include while ensuring thoughtful decisions are principle that there be no net loss of enhanced visitor experience made on events of greater impact. This parkland and that future change should through connected information forms part of the important protection bring positive benefits to the Domain and journeys to destinations, of parkland for future generations. Parklands. integrated approaches to management of parkland resources and coordinated event Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions Master Plan Actions management. • In addition to the proposals to • Develop an implementation plan • Initiate regular meetings of the • Continue and improve (as • Protect the landscape character of improve pedestrian access and for the master plan which clearly Land Manager Executives. required) the management the Domain Parklands by avoiding • Collaborative approaches to environmental services, ‘making articulates short , medium and long practices developed by the City new or expansion of existing management will not dilute one parkland of many unique term actions to logically implement • Introduce regular meetings for of Melbourne with DELWP to above ground utility structures the individual character and destinations’ will be strengthened the master plan actions. operational staff to examine visitor assess uses inconsistent with the associated with electricity, gas or significance of each destination. by establishing an agreed vision for requirements to inform planning parklands reservations. telecommunications. the Domain Parklands with all Land • Review and update the master plan for improved services. Managers. 10 years after it is endorsed by • Seek opportunities to work Council. • Explore shared use provision of with Land Managers to reduce • This action recognises that there some visitor services. duplication of services, ensure are distinct organisational vision infrastructure is discrete and and profiles for each Land Manager consolidated. (and their organisation), as well as specific legislation directing their • Address the negative visual impact purpose. of service cabinets on St Kilda Road boundary of Queen Victoria Gardens and other services in the parklands.

• Review the potential to provide more permanent telecommunications support within existing infrastructure.

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EXTERNAL LAND MANAGERS PARKLANDS LAND MANAGERS

VICROADS melbourne water melbourne CITY royal botanic shrine of remembrance office of the victorian arts parks victoria COUNCIL gardens BOARD TRUSTEES governor centre TRUST

shared vision ‘one domain’

regular collaborative meetings partnerships

masterplan outcomes

SHARED improved improved balanced destination integrated CULTURAL HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL visitor services useS management water management MANAGEMENT PLAN SERVICE & Aboriginal values FUNCTIONS

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BIRRARUNG FRONTAGE REDEVELOPMENT (see detail next page)

• Reduce vehicle movement in front and behind boathouses to minimum required •• Manage boat trailer parking and remove unnecessary carparking behind boathouses • Relocate waste bins to single collection point • Improve lighting • Create new drop-off/pick-up zone at east end of boathouses • New boat landing and river bank improvements • Reduce speed to TOkm/h & reconfigure parking along Boathouse Drive

Reduce width of Boathouse Drive and investigate removal of riverside car parking. Reduce speed to TOkm/h Design and implement new boat landing and improve river bank Install new toilet and bins. Consolidate waste Remove excess hardstand collection to reduce and extend lawn vehicle movement

Modify parking Upgrade/redesign skate park restrictions on St Kilda and improve relationship to Road to support drop adjacent spaces off/pick up of rowers Upgrade paths and add Investigate future land seating under trees along bridge at high point to new path alignment extend pedestrian link over Alexandra Avenue Remove toilet

Upgrade entry to include Investigate location for accessible path temporary event toilet sewer connection New accessible connection into park from tram stop Build new signalised pedestrian crossing and review associated Consolidate service pedestrian movement, including where cabinets in single cover path connections should be located with park signage

Extension to lawn

New river edge planting

New native understorey planting

New shrub buffer planting 02 New connection

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Embankment planting

• Birrarung frontage redevelopment

New bicycle lane and • connection improvements

New DDA path along embankment connecting to tree top walk

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Boathouse Rear Boathouse Front

• Reduce vehicle access. • Reduce clutter and streamline circulation.

• Improve lighting a safety. • Define zone for no obustruction.

• consolidate bins to central storage & collection area.

• Provide improved bike link to encourage bikes to use alternative path.

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BOATHOUSES VEHICLE ZONE BOAT LANDING

BOATHOUSES VEHICLE ZONE BOAT LANDING

Existing conditions Boathouse Drive (river frontage)

BOATHOUSES ROWING SHED PROMENADE ZONE NEW BOAT SHORT TERM (5M) LANDING SET DOWN/PICK UP (5M)

Proposed conditions Boathouse Drive (river frontage) BOATHOUSES ROWING SHED PROMENADE ZONE NEW BOAT Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 1 SHORT TERM (5M) LANDING 42 participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/domainparklandsSET DOWN/PICK UP (5M) DRAFT 09.08.2018 Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 1 DRAFTDRAFT DRAFT

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ALEXANDRA PARKING VEHICLE ZONE PARKING ALEXANDRAALEXANDRA VEHICLEVEHICLE ZONE ZONE PARKINGPARKING BAY GARDENS BAY GARDENSGARDENS BAY BAY 2.5M 3.8M 2.5M Existing conditions Boathouse Drive (back of house area) Existing conditions Boathouse Drive (back of house area) ALEXANDRA PARKING VEHICLE ZONE PARKING GARDENS BAY BAY

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2 melbourne.vic.gov.au/domain ALEXANDRA CAR PARKING SHARE ZONE TRAILER ALEXANDRAALEXANDRA SHARESHARE ZONE ZONE TRAILERTRAILER GARDENS BAY (VEHICLES+BICYCLES) BAY GARDENSGARDENS (VEHICLES+BICYCLES)(VEHICLES+BICYCLES) BAY BAY

Proposed conditions Boathouse Drive (back of house share zone) Proposed conditions Boathouse Drive (back of house share zone) Draft DomainDraft Domain Parklands Parklands Master Master Plan Plan3 3 2 melbourne.vic.gov.au/domain Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 43 DRAFT 09.08.2018 5 2 PRECINCT 02 - KINGS DOMAIN

Remove slip lane and install new left turn off Alexandra Avenue at lights. Upgrade rockeries Work with Victorian Arts Centre to design and and install pedestrian path and bike parking implement improvements to back of house

Q Upgrade to provide New meandering walk connecting to accessible path Kings Domain Resting Place

Install path linking pedestrian Trim back Henley landing and upgrade crossing to path network remaining. Install soft planted edge along embankment. Upgrades to include informal seating and trees Remove path

Remove slip lane and upgrade rockery Work with Victorian Arts Centre Trust to remove toilets and provide new toilets in a more suitable location. Create a QUEEN VICTORIA destination outlook and provide screen GARDENS planting to Sydney Myer Music Bowl fence Define entry at corner. Upgrade seating at fountain and make path SWAN STREETBRTO? accessible Work with Victorian Arts Centre Trust to improve integration of Sidney Myer Music Bowl into Kings Domain Investigate access improvements to Police Memorial SIDNEY MYFR KINGS New bike path connecting Morell MUSIC BOWL DOMAIN Bridge to Southbank Boulevard

Remove all day parking along Linlithgow Avenue. Convert to 4-5 hour parking in the short Reconfigure road arrangement. term. Explore option to close to through traffic Remove east side parking and install bike lane

Create new accessible connection from tram stop crossing to connect with Reconfigure path alignment. Upgrade King George V avenue entry picnic and barbecue areas along river front. Make accessible paths Change St Kilda Road frontage of Tom's block to reflect native TOM'S Work with Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria to understory planting BLOCK KINGS review entry, re-align paths and extend botanical DOMAIN STAPLEY garden beds towards park perimeter. (Continue PAVILION Precinct 05)

New river edge planting Investigate a tree top walk Rock embankment stabilisation planting

New native understorey planting

Decorative floral border planting

Remove slip lane

Melbourne Gardens new entry planting and amphitheatre • Improve pedestrian circulation. Connect pedestrian crossing and paths, provide DDA access throughout and into park and along water O Fitness equipment (locations indicative) edge

» New raised pedestrian crossing . c|ose sljp lanes

^ ^ New path connection • Provide separated bike connections from river to Southbank Boulevard New DDA compliant path • Create new walk near Kings Domain Resting Place

C ) Investigate a tree top walk • Upgrade area to north of Sidney Myer Music Bowl to improve access and New cycle path create a lookout tree top walk

New avenue trees • Establish a stronger 'Hierarchy of Paths' (Trees to be replaced in stages and as required. Works to be co-ordinated with renewal projects • Prepare a detailed landscape design for Tom's Block. Review and subject to future detailed design) improve accessibility in Tom's Block. 44 participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/domainparklands DRAFT 09.08.2018 o% Schematic design of Linlithgow Avenue >\m %

New meandering path and native planting

New crossing

«-> New connection

«-> New bicycle lane

New DDA path along embankment connecting to tree top walk

Existing kerb/edge removed

Floral shrub edge

^ Native planting

Embankment planting

intersection upgrade

Bicycle parking

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Reconfigure intersection to support improved bicycle and pedestrian connections

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Floral shrub edge Pedestrian priority crossing

Native planting New entry

Embankment planting Reconfigured entry to Sidney Myer Music Bowl back of house Intersection upgrade «-> New bicycle lane Bicycle parking New DDA path along embankment Existing kerb/edge connecting to tree top walk 46 participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/domainparklands DRAFT 09.08.2018 DRAFT DRAFT

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KINGS DOMAIN TAN TRACK NATURE ALEXANDRA AVENUE SHARE STRIP PATH Existing conditions Alexandra Avenue

5.4M 2.0M 3.0M

KINGS DOMAIN TAN TRACK BICYCLE ALEXANDRA AVENUE SHARE PATH PATH

Proposed bicycle link Alexandra Avenue through to Linlithgow Avenue

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Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 3 CINCT 03 - YARRA FRONTAGE AND GOVERNMENT HOUSE

New dedicated bus parking

Melbourne Gardens new entry and amphitheatre

New river edge planting

New native understorey planting

Enhance link to Richmond Station

New DDA compliant paths

New cycle path Work with Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria to review gate entry, contour landscape and create New avenue trees amphitheatre performance space Raised pedestrian crossing

Prepare a detailed design for RICHMOND Alexandra Park (south). This will RAILWAY STATION 300m include resolution of accessible path locations, upgrades to picnic and barbecue areas and separate TEMPLE cyclist movement corridors OF THE O WINDS

GOVERNMENT HOUSE Work with Royal Botanic Gardens to reconfigure intersection to reduce conflict and improve park entry. Close A Gate to traffic and provide bus drop off and parking

Work with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to reconfigure pedestrian crossing and new gate into Melbourne Gardens. Investigate boat landing/public transport to Melbourne Gardens. Upgrade toilet at intersection

Reduce road speed along Alexandra Avenue (S)

MELBOURNE GARDENS

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Proposed PDA accessible path Work withParks Victoria to Seating and shade upgrade boad landing at boat landing

Proposed DDA accessible path Dedicated pedestrian path • Redesign barbecue Upgrade toilet and picnic area Opportunity for small kiosk

Existing path removed Bicycle fix station Improve road crossing

Melbourne Gardens proposed new entry

Bus parking Work with the Royal Botanic Gardens Proposed pedestrian path Victoria to reconfigure entry

Vechicle parking Bus pick up / drop off Two way bicycle lane

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2.5M 3.6M 3.7M 2.0M 4.5M

QUEEN VICTORIA GARDEN PEDESTRIAN PARKING VEHICLE VEHICLE PARKING TAN TRACK KINGS DOMAIN PATH BAY ZONE ZONE BAY

Existing cross section of Linlithgow Avenue

2.0M 2.2M 3.0M 3.0M 2.0M 4.5M

QUEEN VICTORIA GARDEN PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE PARKING VEHICLE VEHICLE BICYCLE TAN TRACK KINGS DOMAIN PATH PATH BAY ZONE ZONE PATH

Proposed cross section of Linlithgow Avenue

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ROYAL BOTANIC TAN TRACK PARKING VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE PARKING BBQ / PICNIC SHARE GARDENS BAY BAY AREA PATH

ROYAL BOTANIC TAN TRACK PARKING VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE PARKING BBQ / PICNIC SHARE GARDENS BAY BAY AREA PATH

Existing cross section of Alexandra Avenue and Alexandra Park

2.3M 3.0M 3.0M 2.0M 2.0M

ROYAL BOTANIC TAN TRACK BUS DROP VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE BIKE BIKE PEDESTRIAN BBQ / PICNIC SHARE GARDENS OFF LANE LANE PATH AREA PATH 2.3M 3.0M 3.0M 2.0M 2.0M Proposed cross section of Alexandra Avenue and Alexandra Park ROYAL BOTANIC TAN TRACK BUS DROP VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE BIKE BIKE PEDESTRIAN BBQ / PICNIC SHARE GARDENS OFF LANE LANE PATH AREA PATH Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 5 Domain Parklands Draft Masterplan City of Melbourne 51 DRAFT 09.08.2018 Draft Domain Parklands Master Plan 5 5.4 PRECINCT 041 - VISITOR PRECINCT O

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Create new bus/tourist \ coach drop off and •32 stopping zone at the ,\ northern ceremonial entry of the Shrine Reserve 1 \ i \ 05

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Improve pedestrian connections from the St Ij Plant floral border Kilda Road tram stop into the parklands. Work with Royal Botanical Gardens inn, Work closely with the Royal Botanic Victoria and Shrine of Gardens Victoria on improving the visitor Rememberance Trustees 0,1•J ' arrival experience and park connections in to create wayfinding this precinct. Improve interface of signage to orientate Melbourne Gardens back of house visitors to entry points. (Birdwood Avenue frontage) with public realm and explore opportunities for co-location of facilities.

Work closely with the Shrine of Remembrance Trustees on future plans to fulfill historic design intent of the Improve pedestrian safety western axial approach at existing zebra crossing over Dallas Brooks Drive north of Birdwood Avenue

Provision of new DDA-compliant footpath for pedestrians connecting ANZAC Create pedestrian precinct and Station to Shrine of Remembrance and dropoff zone. Investigate closing Melbourne Gardens entries at Birdwood Birdwood Avenue to all through Avenue (indicative alignment only) traffic in the long term

Proposed ANZAC Station entry within the Shrine Reserve Install fitness equipment

Prepare detailed design to include: removal of surplus depot buildings, New planting re-instatement of Edmond Herring Oval post Metro Tunnel works, • Birdwood Avenue ntegration of buildings into landscape Transport/access improvements

Nature and Science Precinct Investigate new bus/tourist coach drop off and stopping zone on Dallas Brooks Drive and F Gate Kings Domain South Precinct • entry with Melbourne Gardens C y New connection

• Raised Pedestrian Crossing

O Fitness equipment (location indicative)

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NEW BUS PARKING VEHICLE ZONE NEW Proposed pedestrianFOOTPATH path and DROPtourist OFF/ coach drop off along Dallas Brooks Drive FOOTPATH PICK UP

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Raised pedestrian crossing to further slow vehicles and give pedestrians priority. Work with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to reconfigure C Gate entry. Remove carparking adjacent to C Gate to support vehicule access mprovements

Install fitness equipment Raised pedestrian Picnic tables crossing to further slow vehicles and give pedestrians priority Raised pedestrian crossing. Further slow vehicles and give pedestrian priority. Provide accessible parking

Diversify tree species and add • understory planting

Picnic areas (provide picnic tables and barbecues)

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Raised pedestrian crossing

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Projects by City of Melbourne <3e following section outlines the It is proposed that an implementation indicative phasing that is recommended plan be prepared to support the Projects by others to implement the master plan. process. The implementation plan will identify project scope, stakeholders, Projects by City of Melbourne in The priorities have been developed and indicative costing. Management collaboration with other land managers with consideration of funding, technical initiatives will also be documented, constraints and coordination with the with project leads and target dates Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project. proposed.

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O) ^ o SHORT TERM (1-5 YRS) o MEDIUM TERM (5-10 YRS) CM CM

EXTERNAL PROJECTS (affecting implementation)

METRO TUNNEL PROJECT

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Although the vision and broad direction of the Domain Parklands Master Plan should be ongoing, the specific recommendations of master plans may require additional review after 10 years. This should enable major influences on the area, such as the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, to be properly reflected.

While the Domain Parklands Master Plan is a 20 year plan, it is proposed that a minor review be prepared for Council endorsement in 2028.

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Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline Short Medium Long . Provide facilities • Upgrade the depot toilets (at Government House gate) and Alexandra Avenue (S) (‘Amenities’) to meet future toilets. needs • Relocate the Alexandra Gardens toilet and determine its optimum size. Determine location and provide sewer connection for temporary event toilets. • Relocate the toilets currently adjacent to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to a more suitable location (to be determined during detailed design). • Review toilets adjacent to Shrine as part of Kings Domain South detailed design. • Identify the location and provide a ‘changing places’ facility to support people with profound disabilities. This could be incorporated in the proposed visitor centre (refer S 4.3.3). • Improve directional signage to public toilets. • Redesign and upgrade the picnic/BBQ area along the Yarra River in Alexandra Park (S). • Identify suitable locations for new picnic/BBQ areas including in Kings Domain South.

Assess the location of existing seating, drink fountains, bins, lighting, bike parking and bike repair stations. Develop guidelines and service levels for their type, location and Nurture a diverse landscape and parkland ecology spacing and provide new amenities where required. Provide facilities for recharging motorised scooters and wheelchairs. Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline Manage organised activity Prepare a detailed design for the Alexandra Gardens. Short Medium Long spaces High priority initiative Elevate horticultural Implement City of Melbourne Eco-City strategies while retaining landscape design Ongoing Redesign and upgrade the Riverslide Skate Park and adjacent house and provide new complexity and management elements that have been assessed as having primary conservation significance. public toilets that are better integrated into the gardens. Develop and implement a management plan and guiding principles that facilitates Improve physical and visual access to the river, provide shade and seating for viewing the horticultural excellence for planting styles, locations and maintenance regimes for the river. parklands. Improve lighting High priority initiative Prepare design and management solution to reduce conflict between pedestrians, Strategically introduce native plant palettes in key areas including the river edge. commuter cyclists and vehicles. As part of the detailed designs for Kings Domain South, Kings Domain (Tom’s Block) and Work with the rowing clubs to establish management protocols to reduce vehicle Alexandra Park, improve landscape character and planting diversity. movement behind and in front of boathouses, manage boat trailer use, remove some car Support a healthy ecosystem Implement the principles of Urban Forest Strategy and Nature in the City Strategy to Ongoing parking on the south of the road behind the boathouses, and relocate waste bins. improve biodiversity and urban ecology. In partnership with the Victorian Government and Parks Victoria, design and provide a Partner with Land Managers on initiatives to improve biodiversity outcomes, integrate Ongoing new boat landing at the rowing sheds, including improved design for the river bank. approaches to water management and advance the arboretum. Expand the City Arboretum Develop and manage the city Arboretum in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Ongoing Prepare a detailed design for Kings Domain South. This will include creating a new park Victoria. entry, new accessible paths from the station, and removing surplus buildings in the depot. Recommend funding for program delivery of science, research and education for the Provide a pedestrian path adjacent to Dallas Brooks Drive from Domain Road. arboretum. Following the Metro Tunnel project, improve the grassed surface of Edmund Herring oval Develop a detailed tree planting and maintenance plan and collections policy for the to increase capacity for use. If insufficient use can be supported, convert the oval to a arboretum. synthetic surface. Repair the retaining wall and incorporate terraced seating. Manage soil and water Continue innovative approaches to soil management. Ongoing Install sports lighting to allow for evening training that is sensitive to local biodiversity, Continue to work toward integrated water management Ongoing Melbourne Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. . Investigate and recommend investment in alternative water supply systems in partnership Identify the optimum location and provide a new sports pavilion for the Edmund Herring with Land Managers to achieve a 50 per cent target of all irrigation water used in the oval parkland being from a non-potable source. Amend the Crown Land boundary to reflect responsible Land Managers at the Edmund Herring Oval. Provide fitness equipment stations in Kings Domain South and other suitable locations adjacent to the Tan Track. Review the service and use of the two maintenance depots to determine if both are still required. Acknowledge history and cultural heritage In partnership with the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, proposals relating to the management Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl include: Short Medium Long Respect and reveal the Work with the Traditional Owner groups to build a stronger story of the Aboriginal Ongoing Work in partnership with the Victorian Arts Centre Trust to adapt to contemporary trends Aboriginal cultural heritage connection to the area of the Domain Parklands, river and river banks. in use at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, while also respecting the importance of passive Commission further research of historical data from primary sources and the Lower Yarra recreation in the adjacent parkland. landscape’s cultural values, with a focus on the Domain Parklands. Conduct a strategic review of the interface with the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings High priority initiative Domain. Explore and strengthen the link to Tromgin (indigenous local gathering site) and along the Prepare a detailed landscape plan to improve the access to and interface with the SMMB Yarra River, in collaboration with Traditional Owners and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. and to improve entries to the venue. Develop a self-guided Melbourne walk in collaboration with Traditional Owners and Royal Work with the Victorian Arts Centre Trust in preparation of a master plan for the Sidney Botanic Gardens Victoria. Myer Music Bowl to facilitate improvements to public amenities, toilets, lighting, storage, Working with all the Land Managers and Traditional Owners, develop a joint Cultural fencing, access and entrances, and where possible conceal infrastructure in the Heritage management Plan to guide the management of the place. landscape. Explore renaming places within the parklands to recognise Aboriginal history Explore design and management improvements to vehicle (truck) entry to the ‘back of Reflect cultural values and Promote an increase in community understanding and recognition of cultural heritage. Ongoing house’. historical significance Increase the public visibility of the history of the parklands through information and Reduce and resolve the need and impact of temporary infrastructure on the landscape. interpretation. Realign the fencing near the toilets to improve pedestrian circulation. Continue to maintain and restore the unique parts of the cultural collection. Ongoing Refine path layout in Kings Domain to improve access to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Manage Memorials in the Requests for future memorialisation, other than within the Shrine Reserve, are only Ongoing Improve path lighting for public safety. Domain Parklands considered if in keeping with the Plaques and Memorials Policy (2016). That no additional large memorials or monuments, unless replacing existing ones, be Ongoing permitted within areas of the Domain Parklands managed by the City of Melbourne. . Continue to contain plaques for Rotary commemoration within the current Rotary corner Ongoing Enhance visitor experience Prepare a detailed design for Alexandra Park (S). This will include resolution of area. accessible path locations, upgrading picnic areas and separating cyclist movement corridors Work with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to develop the detailed design to enhance the interface and improve pedestrian links with the Melbourne Gardens. Create a new entry to the parklands from the Anzac station, including accessible paths to entries at the Melbourne Gardens and Shrine of Remembrance. Support exceptional visitor experience Investigate the development of a new visitor and nature centre, in partnership with the Land Managers. Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline Investigate opportunities for collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in the Short Medium Long visitor information and education services associated with the proposed new Herbarium . within the visitor and nature centre. Provide facilities • Upgrade the depot toilets (at Government House gate) and Alexandra Avenue (S) Introduce programming and prompts for greater play in the Domain Parklands. (‘Amenities’) to meet future toilets. Manage events Establish a Domain Parklands Event Program Group to discuss and coordinate the needs • Relocate the Alexandra Gardens toilet and determine its optimum size. Determine calendar of events across the Domain Parklands. location and provide sewer connection for temporary event toilets. High priority initiative • Relocate the toilets currently adjacent to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to a more • Develop a clear position to balance the use of the parkland for passive and event use and review the event sustainability guidelines. suitable location (to be determined during detailed design). • Continue to seek a balanced approach to park and event management. • Review toilets adjacent to Shrine as part of Kings Domain South detailed design. High priority initiative • Identify the location and provide a ‘changing places’ facility to support people with • Investigate moving some fun run start / finish areas to locations where adequate profound disabilities. This could be incorporated in the proposed visitor centre infrastructure is already in place. (refer S 4.3.3). • Initiate events curated more specifically for the Domain Parklands. • Improve directional signage to public toilets. • Where appropriate, relocate some events to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. • Redesign and upgrade the picnic/BBQ area along the Yarra River in Alexandra High priority initiative Park (S). • Identify suitable locations for new picnic/BBQ areas including in Kings Domain South.

Assess the location of existing seating, drink fountains, bins, lighting, bike parking and bike repair stations. Develop guidelines and service levels for their type, location and spacing and provide new amenities where required. Provide facilities for recharging motorised scooters and wheelchairs. Manage organised activity Prepare a detailed design for the Alexandra Gardens. spaces High priority initiative Redesign and upgrade the Riverslide Skate Park and adjacent house and provide new public toilets that are better integrated into the gardens. Improve physical and visual access to the river, provide shade and seating for viewing the river. Improve lighting Prepare design and management solution to reduce conflict between pedestrians, commuter cyclists and vehicles. Work with the rowing clubs to establish management protocols to reduce vehicle movement behind and in front of boathouses, manage boat trailer use, remove some car parking on the south of the road behind the boathouses, and relocate waste bins. In partnership with the Victorian Government and Parks Victoria, design and provide a new boat landing at the rowing sheds, including improved design for the river bank.

Prepare a detailed design for Kings Domain South. This will include creating a new park entry, new accessible paths from the station, and removing surplus buildings in the depot. Provide a pedestrian path adjacent to Dallas Brooks Drive from Domain Road. Following the Metro Tunnel project, improve the grassed surface of Edmund Herring oval to increase capacity for use. If insufficient use can be supported, convert the oval to a synthetic surface. Repair the retaining wall and incorporate terraced seating. Install sports lighting to allow for evening training that is sensitive to local biodiversity, Melbourne Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. . Identify the optimum location and provide a new sports pavilion for the Edmund Herring oval Amend the Crown Land boundary to reflect responsible Land Managers at the Edmund Herring Oval. Provide fitness equipment stations in Kings Domain South and other suitable locations adjacent to the Tan Track. Improve people movement and access Rethinking the use of Change the language and appearance of the roads to prioritise pedestrians and the existing road space parkland setting. Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline Introduce traffic calming measures on internal roads. Short Medium Long Trial temporary road closures for pedestrian and cycle use, and events on internal roads. Improve parkland entrances Improve entrances: In particular Linlithgow Avenue (S) • At the major park entry at Linlithgow Avenue and St Kilda Road. Reduce speed to 10km per hour on Boathouse Drive and reconfigure as a share zone. • At the tram stops along St Kilda Road and Domain Road. Improve access and High priority initiative wayfinding from all tram stops adjacent to the parklands. • By designing a new accessible entry from the Coventry Street / Dorcas Street Create a new drop off / pick up / turning circle for cars at the east end of the boathouses. tram stops with the Shrine. Realign and reconstruct the stairs. Restrict vehicle access along the front and back of the boathouses. • At the Alexandra Gardens entry at St Kilda Road and the accessible path entry Establish a new shared zone behind the boatsheds, to create a good alternative for to Queen Victoria Gardens. cyclists and discourage commuter cycling from the front of the boathouses in the short • To and within the river corridor. term. Work with the Royal Botanic Gardens to improve entries, in particular the Anderson Street To facilitate the dedicated cycle lane, remove left turn slip lane from Alexandra Avenue into Linlithgow Avenue and reconfigure road to allow left turn at traffic signals. entries (A Gate and C Gate). Remove slip lane between Linlithgow Avenue and Linlithgow Avenue (S). Reinstate park Create a new river landing entry to connect to a new Melbourne Gardens entry along in current road reserve and create accessible path link. Alexandra Avenue (S). Investigate changes to the road space in Alexandra Avenue (S) to create a cycle lane. Create a pedestrian plaza and drop off zone at the Observatory Gate, to improve visitor Create drop off areas at Marquis of Linlithgow Reserve and at Observatory Gate and arrival experience at these destinations and improve the interface with the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. While providing bus drop off / pick up adjacent to the Shrine of Gardens. The detailed design will be prepared in partnership with the Royal Botanic Remembrance, relocate bus parking to the park perimeter on St Kilda and Domain Gardens Victoria and Shrine of Remembrance. Roads. Review the path network to identify a hierarchy of paths. Improve internal pathway Provide an additional signalised pedestrian crossing over Alexandra Avenue (N). networks. Identify and promote key routes for accessible paths of travel through the parklands. Investigate longer term closure of Linlithgow Avenue (S) to through traffic, to create High priority initiative generous shared path while maintaining access for service vehicles. Provide new paths, including new alignment to improve accessibility adjacent to the river. Create the ‘River Walk’ as part of this project. Review location of bus drop off and bus parking for Melbourne Gardens.

Identify accessible paths of travel to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl through the parklands. Investigate longer term closure of Birdwood Avenue (N) to through traffic, to create Highlight these paths to patrons with in- ground lighting. generous shared path and maintain access for service vehicles. Investigate provision of a tree top walk and viewing area from the escarpment Car parking– support visitor • Where appropriate and possible, repurpose car parks to reduce the width of road Reduce barriers and improve Assess current visual and physical barriers and boundaries. Improve links and access by access while adapting to pavements and landscape to improve environmental services and amenity. access over roads providing consistent and clear pedestrian crossings at regular intervals and key locations. • Explore opportunities to improve the connection between the Queen Victoria and future trends Review and modify parking restrictions to ensure they reflect and support the Alexandra Gardens, such as a land bridge across Alexandra Avenue (N), and ways to needs of visitors to the Domain Parklands. Provide greater consistency in reduce the impact of noise on the parkland visitors. application of parking restrictions across the parklands. Investigate provision of an additional bridge to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility across the Yarra River between Princes Bridge and Swan Street Bridge. In the short term, change all day parking to 4 to 5 hour parking in Linlithgow Avenue (S) to Improve approach to F Gate at Melbourne Gardens at Dallas Brooks Drive and Birdwood better support park visitors. Avenue. High priority initiative Contemporary way-finding in Using new and existing technologies develop and implement a comprehensive way- Review location and quantity of drop off bays, bus parking, accessible parking and taxi, the Domain Parklands finding strategy for the Domain Parklands in consultation with the other Land Managers. food vendor and horse carriage bays. Increase accessible parking at key destinations. This will include: Install raised pedestrian priority crossings at regular intervals along Linlithgow Avenue (S) - A framework for creating interpretive landscapes and signage with Traditional Birdwood Avenue, Dallas Brooks Drive and Alexandra Avenue (S). Owners. Work with Melbourne Garden for a design solution at the pedestrian crossing on Dallas - A staged approach to removal, installation and as well as maintenance Brooks Drive (N). guidelines. - An interpretation plan to provide information about the Domain Parklands. Repurpose car parking spaces in Linlithgow Avenue to provide dedicated bicycle lanes. High priority initiative High priority initiative . Investigate repurposing some car parks on northern side of Boathouse Drive to better link Create journeys in the Define and promote a variety of journeys for navigating through the parklands. views to the river. Domain Parklands Modify parking restrictions on St Kilda Road at the Alexandra Gardens entry to support a Develop and promote a Domain Parklands Walk, a River Walk, and a Botanical Walk. drop off / pick up area for rowers. Highlight access by public Advocate for substantial improvements to public transport to the Domain Parklands and transport destinations within it. Work with the Land Managers and Metro Rail to provide a new accessible pedestrian path from ANZAC station into the parklands and to the Birdwood Avenue entries to the Shrine Management and partnerships to build resilience of Remembrance and Melbourne Gardens. Investigate future options for public transport, including autonomous vehicles. Initiatives Action or Recommendation Indicative timeline Work with Parks Victoria to develop a strategic approach to the location and style of boat Short Medium Long landings which will support visitor transport to parklands. Make one parkland of many In addition to the proposals to improve pedestrian access and environmental services, Network approaches to Develop a network based solution to the points of conflict between cyclists and other unique destinations ‘making one parkland of many unique destinations’ will be strengthened by establishing improve cycling routes parklands users, consistent with the Bicycle Plan 2016 – 2020.. an agreed vision for the Domain Parklands with all Land Managers. Design and implement a dedicated cycle lane following the Yarra River corridor along or This action recognises that there are distinct organisational vision and profiles for each adjacent to Alexandra Avenue (S) from Morell Bridge, to connect to new Linlithgow Land Manager (and their organisation), as well as specific legislation directing their Avenue and Southbank Boulevard cycle lanes. purpose. Create a framework for Develop an implementation plan for the master plan which clearly articulates short, High priority initiative priorities and decision- medium and long term actions to logically implement the master plan actions. making High priority initiative Review and update the master plan 10 years after it is endorsed by Council. Commitment to future Initiate regular meetings of the Land Manager executives. management and collaboration Introduce regular meetings for operational staff to examine visitor requirements to inform planning for improved services. Explore shared use provision of some visitor services. Managing uses in the Crown Continue and improve (as required) the management practices developed by the City of Ongoing reserves managed by the Melbourne with Department of Environment Land Water and Planning to assess uses City of Melbourne inconsistent with the parklands reservations. Reduce the impact of Management approach Ongoing services Protect the landscape character of the Domain Parklands by avoiding new or expansion of existing above ground utility structures associated with electricity, gas or telecommunications. Seek opportunities to work with Land Managers to reduce duplication of services, ensure Ongoing infrastructure is discrete and consolidated. Address the negative visual impact of service cabinets on St Kilda Road boundary of Queen Victoria Gardens and other services in the parklands. Review the potential to provide more permanent telecommunications support within existing infrastructure. DRAFT

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The City of Melbourne would like to acknowledge contributions to the Domain Parklands Master Plan process from all the land managers.

The City of Melbourne also wishes to acknowledge the local community and key stakeholders who have been involved in this master plan process.

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