Connect with the Port of Melbourne through shared open spaces.

Welcome to Port of Melbourne Corporation's Shared Spaces website

Shared Spaces are where the port and the community connect. Here you can find out about Port of Melbourne Corporation's plans to enhance the shared open spaces around the Port of Melbourne.

Thank you for your feedback and ideas.

During 2011 we undertook consultation that confirmed there is broad community and industry support for the draft Masterplan.

PoMC has finalised the Masterplan with a view to delivering the project later in 2012.  

The final Masterplan can be viewed or downloaded here.

We will keep you infomred of progress throughout the year through our website (www.portofmelbourne.com) and via updates in our qurterly newsletter, Port Page, published in Leader local newspapers.

While providing important separation from port operations, open spaces around the port offer access to the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers, and unique views of the port and city.

The Port Landscape Masterplan was prepared by Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) to:

• enhance the quality, amenity and experience of the interfaces between the Port of Melbourne and its surrounds
• provide improved opportunity for public access and recreation within key areas of open space within the port environment
• build on PoMC's existing investments in community infrastructure within the port interface, including regular maintenance, plantings, support of local Friends groups which work to improve the port shared spaces
• improve public awareness, access and appreciation of the Port of Melbourne and port activities.

The Masterplan will guide significant investment in the open spaces around the port for the next five years. 

The Masterplan concerns port land only. A map showing port land boundaries is contained in the Masterplan overview.

The Port Landscape Masterplan was developed by PoMC, manager of  the Port of Melbourne, following consultation with councils and key community groups surrounding the port.

Next steps

• Mid 2012 - PoMC will prepare detailed landscaping plans for each precinct, an implementation plan to deliver the landscaping work, and a forward maintenance program.
• Late 2012 - PoMC will start delivering the plans, funded by PoMC.

PoMC will keep stakeholders informed on the progress of the plan and its implementation, including councils, community members, friends groups, and port operators.