| 1. St Kilda foreshore promenade and pier entry |
An attractive fusion of movement with improved paths for cycling, walking and rollerblading along the entire length of the St Kilda foreshore and particularly to streamline movement at the St Kilda Pier entry. Construction works are well underway with completion due August 2008. Please see St Kilda Foreshore Promenade Renovations for further information. |
2. Shakespeare Grove 
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A concept plan for a linear urban plaza to provide better visual and pedestrian connection between Acland Street and the foreshore is in preparation. |
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3. Acland Street / Carlisle Street / O'Donnell Gardens intersection |
New traffic signals and a new tram stop to ease congestion for vehicles and improve pedestrian access to the green space of the O'Donnell Gardens, are being investigated. Involves realignment of the streets to create a regular cross road intersection. |
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4. Triangle site redevelopment
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A winning tender has been chosen for the future development of the St Kilda Triangle site. Centrepiece of the development will be the 3,000 seat Palais Theatre, refurbished to heritage guidelines. New major event spaces The Palais Forecourt and Catani Steps will be linked to the rest of the site by a series of lanes, promenades and walkways rambling through eating and drinking spaces, art installations, entertainment venues, retail outlets and open grassy spaces. The City of Port Phillip will control and manage the 15,000 square metres of public open spaces. Construction is expected take about three years. Please see St Kilda Triangle Site - Latest News for more information. |
| 5. West Beach Pavilion redevelopment |
A proposal to renovate and extend the Westbeach Pavilion to provide beach orientated facilities has been approved. The 21-year tender has been awarded to the operators of the Fairfield Boathouse. The facilities for use by the public will include a 300-seat restaurant and tearoom, kiosk/take-away services, exhibition space, beach related retail and public amenities. |
| 6. St Kilda skate park |
The Council has endorsed the recommendation of Council Committee to develop the St Kilda Skate Park at Albert Park Reserve/Fitzroy Street. Full details here. |
| 7. St Kilda Harbour |
A safer vibrant harbour with improved wave attenuation, additional moorings and public recreational facilities is being investigated. |
| 8. St Kilda Pier kiosk |
An accurate reconstruction of the fire-destroyed heritage building, has now been re-opened for all to enjoy once again. Read more details in our media release, issued 30 March 2006. |
| 9. Marina Reserve |
Stage One works, including earthworks, tree planting and extension of the bike/pedestrian path, are now complete. Further works over the long term will see the installation of drinking fountains, seating and tables; paths throughout the site; and shrub planting. |
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10. Veg Out
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The popular community garden and arts studio site, open to the public, will remain in its current location.
Veg Out is an organic, chemical free garden run by volunteers. Formerly a lawn bowling green, the land Veg Out is situated on is administered by the council for the State of Victoria. Veg Out has over 140 plots where members, friends, families and community groups enjoy getting their hands into the soil and sharing advice, seedlings and friendships. More info ... |
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11. Catani Gardens
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The council's master plan for these popular seaside gardens will continue to be implemented. The vision set by Carlo Catani in the early 1900s for the gardens will be reflected in the landscape.
Currently in the second of a three-stage program, recent improvements include repair of the heritage volcanic rock wall and heritage path. Forthcoming improvements are plantings and upgrades of the playground and facilities. |
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12. Esplanade fence
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The 'rust proof and resilient' 1960s Besser block wall along the Upper Esplanade will be replaced with a fence more suited to its foreshore setting. |
| 13. Foreshore connnections project: Fitzroy Street / Upper Esplanade intersection / Beaconsfield Parade Intersection |
The intersection where Fitzroy Street meets the Upper Esplanade and Jacka Boulevard will be reshaped making it possible to cross directly between Fitzroy Street and the Catani Gardens. This project is a fundamental improvement in the St Kilda's Edge vision - making it easier for people to get across to the gardens and the foreshore. A new tram stop will be created to make tram travel easier and safer. |
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14. Alfred Square
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Design works will commence in late 2007 to improve the park and its surrounds, aesthetically, historically and contextually for passive recreation. |
| 15. Club buildings, kiosks, toilet blocks and other structures |
The St Kilda's Edge plan aims to return foreshore land to open space over the next 20 years, ensuring fewer, better used facilities remain. |
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