QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET PRECINCT RENEWAL

PUBLIC REALM – QUEEN STREET NORTH

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Issue 2 – For Planning Approval

City of Melbourne City Design Studio

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Cover image: View of Queen Street from Therry Street, early 1900s. City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

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Introduction

This report describes proposed improvements of the northern block of Queen Street, Melbourne between Therry and Victoria streets, at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

The current project is one part of the City of Melbourne’s wider QVM Precinct Renewal program. The broader context of proposed public realm improvements for the QVM Precinct is set out in a separate document – QVM Precinct Renewal: Public Realm Design Framework, which supplements the CoM’s QVM Precinct Renewal Master Plan (2015).

This report should be read together with the Design Framework, and relies on that document to explain relationships between the subject site and surrounding areas of QVM. Those relationships are key drivers for the design proposals, so the Design Framework explains much of the rationale for the design. However, the Design Framework addresses areas beyond the current project. This report shows works proposed at this time and submitted for approvals for the subject site; the Design Framework report is for information, not for approval.

Implementation of the proposed works will be undertaken by the City of Melbourne (CoM) in connection with construction of a new Northern Shed, within the subject site. Replacement of G Shed with a new ‘Trader Shed’ and services upgrades in the area of sheds west of Queen Street are also proposed. However, construction of the Trader Shed involves little redesign of the ‘public realm’ and the new services west of Queen Street will not result in changes to the public realm design, so these are not addressed in this report.

For details of the proposed new buildings and services works, refer to separate documentation by NH Architecture and associated sub-consultants.

In regard to approvals, the proposed public realm works straddle areas with varied approval requirements relating to heritage listings and road managers. Relevant boundaries do not align consistently. The QVM state and national heritage registrations primarily apply to areas within the QVM title boundary, but also include areas in adjoining road reserves managed by CoM or VicRoads. Parts of the works at the Queen/Victoria streets intersection require heritage approvals, parts require VicRoads approval, and parts require both, although the design of each part is meaningless in isolation. As a result, permit applications and approvals will be for parts of this project area. None-the-less, a functional design requires consideration of an integrated design response across the site as a whole.

For details relating to town planning and heritage approvals, refer to separate documentation by Tract and Trethowan.

The existing toilet building in Queen Street south of Therry Street – which is within the subject site – will be demolished and its site integrated with the surrounding public realm design. New public toilets are to be provided in the proposed Queens Corner building, to the south of the subject site. As construction of this building will not occur before the new North Shed, public realm works at the site of the existing toilets will be implemented in stages. However, the design presented in this report shows the complete, integrated treatment for the entire area.

Extent of public realm works addressed in this document, the area subject to applications for planning and heritage approvals, and the proposed new Northern Shed and Trader Shed. The whole of the current ‘project area’ is primarily within that part of Queen Street that now lies within the QVM leasehold area. The current permit applications apply only to the project area within this title boundary; separate consents are required for works beyond this.

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Key Design Requirements

ACCESS AND MOVEMENT Vehicular access for deliveries and waste management will be from the south along the east

side of Queen Street, immediately north of Therry Street.

Operable bollards, managed by QVM Pty Ltd, will be used to control entry to the portion of Queen Street between Therry and Victoria streets.

Vehicle turning movements near G Shed and the new Northern Shed require the street to be a paved area clear of obstructions including removal of some existing trees.

The exit to Victoria Street will be relocated to the west side of Queen Street, and the Victoria Street pedestrian crossing relocated to the east.

Secondary entry points aligned with J and M Sheds will provide access for events set-up in J, K and L Sheds. These will also be controlled by operable, bollards.

A clear corridor along the west side of the street provides for movement of goods using pallet jacks etc. between the proposed Queens Corner Building and sheds west of Queen Street.

The pavement will be remade as a flat surface with no kerbs (the historical kerb line will be maintained but the channel raised flush with the top). Verandah posts will be protected by bollards or stone blocks.

Bollards used to control entry will be rated to provide protection from hostile vehicle attack. Fixed stone seating elements will be used to complement the bollards where space allows.

Major clusters of bicycle parking hoops will be provided near the northern and southern ends of the pedestrianized and shared zone of Queen Street.

DRAINAGE There is an existing problem with flooding of the Food Court resulting from past widening of

the adjoining footpath and tree planting, which effectively created a dam across the channel on the east (downhill) side of Queen Street and blocks overland flows to Victoria Street.

Re-grading the existing carriageway to create a level surf`ace flush with adjoining footpaths will also introduce new challenges to control rainwater runoff, especially during major storms, although the existing flooding requires rectification with or without this change.

A new continuous grated trench drain along the alignment of the existing eastern channel is proposed to prevent runoff from sheeting into the buildings east of Queen Street, and extending through to Victoria Street to direct overland flows during major storms into Victoria Street. This probably requires the removal of three existing trees, although options that may allow retention of the trees will be explored during detailed design.

Aerial view from the south (with and without tree canopies) showing the transition from Queen Street to the south of the

project area into the pedestrian zone near Therry Street. The Queen Street shared zone is in the background, the Queens

Corner building is at front left and the Munro site at front right.

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AMENITY, ENVIRONMENT AND SERVICES The area near Therry Street will be a key space for public respite from the busy market.

Use for trading, busking and events will be supported through provision of power points in light poles.

The soil profile will be improved throughout most of this area to enhance growing conditions and ensure a good quality tree canopy cover.

A gathering space for small groups will be created near Shed E, allowing for use by school groups, etc.

Information hubs located at the north and south ends of the project area will provide a link between city-wide directional signage and QVM-specific information systems.

INTEGRATION WITH THE PRECINCT AND COM OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS Paving and street furniture will predominantly adhere to established CoM design standards.

Customised furniture will use modular elements from established CoM standard street furniture designs.

Existing customised movable furniture in use by QVM is also expected to be used in the area.

INTERPRETATION OF PLACE AND HERITAGE The design includes space for activities such as Welcome to Country ceremonies and/or

commemorative activities near the Aboriginal section of the former cemetery.

The design includes a copse of large eucalypts, contributing to a balance of deciduous and evergreen trees across the precinct, increasing species diversity and habitat value for native fauna.

The design incorporates areas of low level planting which contribute to a sense of respite within the space. The palette for these plantings could include wetland, grassland or ‘woody meadow’ species, former indigenous vegetation types, and/or integrate WSUD elements, if desired and as deemed most appropriate in relation to uses and values of the site.

Views within the pedestrian zone.

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Plantings

TREE REMOVALS

A total of 11 trees to be removed for implementation of the proposed works are listed below. Existing trees in the Victoria Street footpaths will not be affected. Containerised plantings are excluded from consideration. Useful Life Expectancy (ULE) information is as per CoM arborists’ assessments in City of Melbourne Urban Forest Visual (data retrieved July 2019). Canopy cover as shown at right is as per CoM Compass mapping, 2015.

ID no. Species ULE Reason for removal / comment

1061492 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Rectification of flooding into Food Court*

1061493 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Rectification of flooding into Food Court*

1061494 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Rectification of flooding into Food Court*

1061489 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Construction of Northern Shed

1061487 Platanus x acerifolia 11-20 Construction of Northern Shed

1061490 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Vehicular access to Trader and Northern Sheds

1061486 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Vehicular access to Trader and Northern Sheds

1061485 Platanus x acerifolia 11-20 Vehicular access to Trader and Northern Sheds

1061484 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Adjusted levels and area of structural soil cells

1061483 Platanus x acerifolia 21-30 Adjusted levels and area of structural soil cells

1530770 Platanus x acerifolia ? Therry / Queen entry reconfiguration**

* Works to rectify flooding at the Food Court are likely to cut into the structural root zone of these trees, although the drainage design has not been resolved. Some root loss outside the structural root zone is also likely due to excavations for the Northern Shed. The potential to retain these trees will none-the-less be explored during detailed design.

** This allows the new central planted area to be larger, with a significant net gain in vegetation.

PROPOSED PLANTINGS

A total of 33 new trees and proposed understorey plantings are detailed below. Species selections are subject to further consultation.

Trees

Quantity Indicative species Location / comment

7 Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo)

North end / east side of Queen Street.

2 Washingtonia filifera (Desert Fan Palm)

Next to Meat Hall. Narrow canopy preferred to avoid conflict with canopy of new North Shed.

24 Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark)

Main central planting area.

Understorey

1120 Lomandra ‘Tanika’ Allows for 224 sqm x 5 plants/sqm

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WORKS TO THERRY STREET SOUTHERN FOOTPATH ANDQUEEN STREET WESTERN FOOTPATH SOUTH OF THERRYARE TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH 'MUNRO SITE'REDEVELOPMENT. THESE WORKS ARE SUBJECT TO ASEPARATE PERMIT PROCESS AND ARE LIKELY TO REPLACEEXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OFWORKS WITHIN CURRENT PROJECT SITE.

PROPOSED NEW NORTHERN SHED(SEE ARCHITECTS' DRAWINGS)

PROPOSED TRADER SHED TO REPLACE G SHED(SEE ARCHITECTS' DRAWINGS)

PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT OFCAR PARK SITE AS A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, AND FORPROPOSED QUEENS CORNER BUILDING, TO BE SUBJECTOF SEPARATE PERMIT PROCESSES.

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BLUESTONE SEAT / WALL + SEAT WITH BACK (STAINLESS STEEL FRAMEWITH TIMBER BATTENS)

CONTROLLED VEHICLE ACCESS POINTS WITHOPERABLE BOLLARDS (HVM RATED)

QVM DIRECTIONAL INFORMATION HUB, INCORPORATING CABINET WITHMECHANISM FOR OPERABLE BOLLARDS

HIGH MAST LIGHT POLES AT NORTH END OF PED. ZONE (2 NO.)INCLUDE GPOs IN POLE BASE FOR EVENTS AND TRADING

OPERABLE BOLLARDS

SHARED ZONE WITH CARRIAGEWAY FLUSH WITH FOOTPATH(ASPHALT SURFACE)

SHARED ZONE WITH CARRIAGEWAY FLUSH WITH FOOTPATH. EXISTINGPAVEMENT DEMOLISHED AND REGRADED TO SET SURFACE FLUSHWITH FOOTPATHS. INSTALL GRATED TRENCH DRAIN ON EAST SIDE.

SEAT WITH BACK (STAINLESS STEEL FRAME WITH TIMBER BATTENS)

BLUESTONE BLOCKS PROTECTING VERANDAH AND LIGHT POLES INSHARED ZONE (495 X 495 X 420MM HIGH TYPICAL)

SWANSTON ST TYPE LIGHTS TO PEDESTRIAN ZONE (TYPICAL). PROVIDEGPOs IN LIGHT POLE BASE FOR EVENTS AND TRADING.

BICYCLE PARKING

FOOTPATH WIDENINGS IN THERRY STREET AND QUEEN STREET (EASTSIDE) ASSOCIATED WITH MUNRO SITE REDEVELOPMENT

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING TO MAX 1M HEIGHT

SEAT WITH BACK (STAINLESS STEEL FRAME WITH TIMBER BATTENS)

BLUESTONE BLOCK SEATING

FIXED BOLLARDS

EXISTING BLUESTONE SCULPTURE (STONER, 'PASSAGE', 1994 )

EXISTING TOILET BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED

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Asphalt paving flushwith footpath

LEGEND

Garden bed

Bluestone blocks495 x 495 x 420mm

Bus lane / stop

Bike lane

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National HeritageSite boundary

Limit of currentpermit application

Extent of structuralsoil / soil cell system

TGSIs - granite setin bluestone tiles

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EXISTING SIGNALISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING RELOCATED

QVM DIRECTIONAL INFORMATION HUB ON VENT STRUCTURE

LEVEL TERRACE WITH SIGNAGE WALL AND BAR-STYLE SEATING TOVICTORIA STREET AS INTEGRATED HOSTILE VEHICLE BARRIER, ALSOINCORPORATING CABINET WITH MECHANISM FOR OPERABLEBOLLARDS

EXISTING BUS BAY FOR USE BY TOURIST / SCHOOLS COACHDROP OFF AND PICK UP

FOOTPATH EXTENSION TO COORDINATE WITH CROSSING RELOCATION

CONTINUOUS GRATED TRENCH DRAIN ALONG LOW SIDE OFSTREET WITH PROVISION FOR OVERLAND FLOW TOVICTORIA STREET DURING MAJOR STORM EVENTS

REFER TO ARCHITECTS' DRAWINGS FOR DETAILS OF NEWNORTH SHED INCLUDING ENCLOSURE SYSTEM FORGROUND LEVEL LOADING AREA

BIKE PARKING HOOPS AND BANNER POLES

NEW TREES TO REPLACE EXISTING (REQUIRED TO BEREMOVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DRAIN). ALIGN TOMATCH GAPS IN ENCLOSURE FOR NORTHERN SHED.

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upper market sheds footpathshared zone pedestrian paving over structural soil cells

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