Docklands is Melbourne city’s waterfront and is located south of Victoria towards the northern point of Port Phillip Bay and 2km west of Melbourne’s CBD. Docklands embraces the waterways of Victoria Harbour and approximately 3km of Yarra River frontage. It is similar in size to Melbourne’s central city. Docklands is close to Melbourne's main transport networks and industrial areas, which include, Southern Cross Station, Etihad Stadium and a large number of modern buildings. It’s well known for its urban high rises, office blocks, public art, waterfront dining, open spaces and promenades. The absolute location of Docklands is 37.81˚South and 144.94˚East.
Recorded in 2011, Docklands population comprises of 5,791 people at whom 52.5% (3041) are males and 47.5% (2750) are females, with 0.2% (14) indigenous people. The average age of people living in docklands is 31 years old …show more content…
1837: The area becomes the location of some of Melbourne’s first industries, people who worked livestock trades: abattoirs, bone grinders, wool washers and candle makers.
1880’s: The marshland site converts into an industrial transport hub. The Victoria Docks has been used as Melbourne’s key port for many years.
1970’s: Changes to cargo transportation and storage methods reduce the significance of the site and is virtually abandoned.
1990’s: The Victorian Government’s Docklands Taskforce is selected to identify and report on the best options for the area to re-open.
1991: Docklands Authority Act passed by the Victorian Parliament. The Docklands Authority was established to facilitate private sector development of the area.
1996: The site was released to the market in seven separate precincts
1997: Construction of Docklands Stadium commences.
1999: Docklands Authority takes on the municipal management for
Recorded in 2011, Docklands population comprises of 5,791 people at whom 52.5% (3041) are males and 47.5% (2750) are females, with 0.2% (14) indigenous people. The average age of people living in docklands is 31 years old …show more content…
1837: The area becomes the location of some of Melbourne’s first industries, people who worked livestock trades: abattoirs, bone grinders, wool washers and candle makers.
1880’s: The marshland site converts into an industrial transport hub. The Victoria Docks has been used as Melbourne’s key port for many years.
1970’s: Changes to cargo transportation and storage methods reduce the significance of the site and is virtually abandoned.
1990’s: The Victorian Government’s Docklands Taskforce is selected to identify and report on the best options for the area to re-open.
1991: Docklands Authority Act passed by the Victorian Parliament. The Docklands Authority was established to facilitate private sector development of the area.
1996: The site was released to the market in seven separate precincts
1997: Construction of Docklands Stadium commences.
1999: Docklands Authority takes on the municipal management for