Thursday, 15 August 2019

In reply to  Dr RATNAM (Northern Metropolitan) ()2 May 2019)

Mr PAKULA (Keysborough—Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Racing):

Since its opening in 2002, Federation Square has been a much loved and iconic space that has been Melbourne’s civic, cultural and commercial hub. It has hosted cultural events and world leading attractions for both locals and visitors alike and will continue to be an important space within Melbourne.

Following Heritage Victoria’s decision to refuse an application to knock down the Yarra Building for the proposed Apple global flagship store, the Victorian Government commenced a review to examine Federation Square’s financial and governance arrangements. The review will consider new business, governance and urban design options to ensure Federation Square’s future sustainability, and position as one of the world’s great public spaces, providing world-class cultural experience for Victorians and visitors.

Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner and former managing partner of Ernst and Young, Tim Eddy, will jointly chair the review.

All Victorians will have the opportunity to participate in the public consultation process.