West Melbourne, Victoria, is located only 3km north-west of the Melbourne Central Business District. The Sunbury/Werribee railway line and Victoria Street mark the suburb’s northern boundary, with the Yarra River and Footscray Road defining the southern boundary. The suburb, although largely industrial, is also home to the Melbourne Markets, with many opportunities for signage and laminating in West Melbourne.
The National Flower Centre, Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market, and Queen Victoria Market all go to make West Melbourne a vibrant and bustling suburb. The area is also home to a variety of markets specialising in seafood. Residential and commercial properties are in demand, with a small pocket of converted warehouses and terrace houses close to Melbourne’s Central Business District.
The suburb is ideally located for provision of business and office supplies to the city. The wide range of transport options, which include rail, bus, tram, or road, coupled with modern Print shop facilities make for convenient printing, publishing, or laminating. West Melbourne is fast gaining a reputation as a suburb for astute commercial and residential purchases. The nearby Docklands development has also significantly increased the area’s prestige.
Coode Island, the site of Victoria’s largest petrochemical storage facility, is located in West Melbourne’s industrial zone. Although no longer a true island, the area gives an indication of the extent of the Yarra River and associated low-lying wetlands in the development and usage of the region. Today, the rich history, such as St James Old Cathedral, built in 1842, plus iconic developments and modern markets all add up to countless opportunities for laminating in West Melbourne.
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