Park Street Streetscape Improvement Project

The Park Street Streetscape Improvement Project is a vital east-west bike corridor that aligns with the Department of Transport and Planning’s (DTP) State Strategic Cycling Corridors. This project aims to enhance bike safety and connectivity by linking the South Melbourne Activity Centre to the future Anzac Station, set to open in 2025, as well as the newly constructed separated bike lanes on St Kilda Road. 

In addition to improving cycling infrastructure, the project will create a safer, more inviting streetscape for residents, commuters, and all users of Park Street. With the road surface and pavement at the end of their service life, the Park Street Streetscape Improvement Project is being coordinated with the upcoming road reconstruction work. This approach will ensure greater efficiency during construction and reduce disruptions to the local community. 

The project also responds to community feedback gathered in late 2021 during the consultation on the Domain Precinct Public Realm Masterplan, addressing local concerns and aspirations. 

Renders prepared during concept design of the project can be accessed via - Before and after | Park Street Streetscape Improvement | Have Your Say Port Phillip 
 

Council Endorsement for Project 

In March 2022, Council endorsed to proceed to detailed design and construction of the Park Street Bike Link Project. This decision followed community consultation on the concept design which began in November 2021.  We have taken into consideration the feedback from the community, by balancing the demands including greening the street, providing safe bike and pedestrian paths and the availability of on-street parking during the design of the project. 

Detailed design for the Park Street Bike Link was completed in late 2024.  

At the Council Meeting on 4 September 2024, Council endorsed proceeding with the project in its current form. Construction of Park Street between Kings Way and St Kilda Road is set to commence in early-January 2025 and to be completed by July 2025. Park Street Streetscape Overall Plan

Construction works will be commencing in mid-January 2025 and are being staged to minimise disruption to the local community. 

Construction storage areas will be established in Palmerston Crescent and Wells Street, close to Park Street. 

Road closures will be required to allow works to be carried out safely within the roadway. Where possible, local access to off-street parking will be maintained. Footpath access to affected properties will be maintained. 

Staging of Park Street Works  

The works will be carried out mainly in four stages over a six-month period, with some advance works to be undertaken by service authorities to facilitate the civil and landscaping works. Park Street Streetscape Staging Plan

• Renew the streetscape of Park Street because of the poor condition of the footpath and road and increased use from the future Anzac Station and redevelopment of properties in the local area. 

• Make the street more attractive and comfortable for all users of the street by introducing landscaping and additional street trees for shade. 

• Improve safety for people travelling along the Street by introducing protected bike lanes (temporary and permanent) and setting safer speeds. 

• The project will improve street tree planting along Park Street by increasing tree canopy coverage by 50 per cent, adding further comfort to the users of the street. 

  The Park Street bike link will provide a more direct connection into South Melbourne and towards Fishermans Bend. Enhanced rider access to Anzac Station from both Park Street and Domain Road and the improved bicycle infrastructure will encourage more bike riders to use this route.