Design ideas unveiled for Melbourne’s Greenline

City of Melbourne has released new design ideas for its four-kilometre-long Greenline project, which will transform the north bank of Birrarung/Yarra River.

Designed by TCL and Aspect Studios, the ideas are drawn from international waterfront transformation projects including Brooklyn Bridge in New York, Parc des Docks in Paris, the Seattle waterfront in the United States and the Auckland waterfront in New Zealand.

The ideas include interconnected promenades, parks, open spaces, native plantings, cultural activations and environmental renewal. The project will comprise five distinct precincts between Birrarung Marr and the Bolte Bridge.

The Birrarung Marr precinct will host seasonal cultural events and feature a performance space with terraced steps and enhanced riverside dining experiences.

The Falls precinct will create a linear park next to Sandridge Bridge and an ecological river edge with floating pontoons. It will also include upgrades to Enterprize Park and a new wetland habitat.

The River Park precinct will have expanded open spaces and lawns, a new activity space under the Flinders Street viaduct, an ecological wetland and a nature play area.

The Maritime precinct will offer enhanced boating access and amenities, increased activation of Crowne Plaza's riverfront, and artistic installations of maritime history at Seafarers Shed.

The Saltwater Wharf precinct will include a new park as well as improved boating and fishing access, raised waterfront platforms and an enlarged promenade.

The council is seeking feedback, which will then inform a project masterplan.

"The Greenline Project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new internationally recognizable destination in the heart of our city," said councillor Davydd Griffiths, City Transport, Infrastructure and Operations portfolio deputy lead.

Lord mayor Sally Capp added, "Our landscape architecture and design experts have crafted an incredible vision for what the Greenline Project could look like - with stunning boardwalks, event spaces, native vegetation and outdoor dining."