The upgrades will target essential services used by traders, with the aim of creating a safer environment to shop and work.
The plans propose two new facilities that, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp, will let the venue’s 600 plus small businesses to operate more efficiently, while still being able to preserve the theatre and unique traditions of the long-established market.
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The Lord Mayor explained that it was important to protect the things that make the market so great for traders, shoppers and all Melburnians, adding:
"The upgrades will improve logistics, storage, waste and recycling facilities and will deliver new toilets, showers and meeting rooms for workers at the market."
Part of the plans are to redevelop the circa 1980 seafood and meat delivery building into a Trader Shed complete with improved, recycling and waste facilities, climate-controlled storage, an area dedicated to loading docks and a three-level basement. A transformation of the Queen Street market area is also proposed.
Heritage Victoria welcomes feedback on the proposed plans, which will be on view in the market until March 25.