The Greenline Project is a once in a lifetime city shaping project that will revitalise the north bank of the Yarra River – Birrarung.

Planning on The Greenline Project is already underway with the endorsement of The Greenline Project Implementation Plan in December 2021.

Phase 1 engagement on the Draft Greenline Implementation Plan was undertaken in 2021. Phase 2 engagement provides opportunities for City of Melbourne to seek feedback into planning across the five precincts as well as introducing draft concept designs for the first project at Birrarung Marr’s River edge.

The Greenline Project stretches along the north bank of the Yarra River – Birrarung between Birrarung Marr and Victoria Harbour, adjacent to Melbourne’s central business district for much of its length. At key public spaces along the northern river bank The Greenline Project incorporates adjacent areas including urban streetscape renewals and public open spaces. Specific parks include Enterprize Park and Customs Square, Batman Park and Docklands Park South. The renewal of Seafarers Rest Park will also form part of The Greenline Project.

The proposed Greenline investment is expected to be approximately $300 million and will be comprised of funds from Council along with contributions from other levels of government and the private sector.

Forecasting indicates that The Greenline Project is anticipated to deliver more than $1 billion of economic benefit to Melbourne creating new employment and attracting additional international and domestic visitors.

Forty million dollars is included in Council's current budget. City of Melbourne is pursuing funding and partnerships with state and federal governments, and other agencies to support the project delivery. We are working with Government partners, landowners and stakeholders to deliver The Greenline Project.

The endorsed Implementation Plan schedules delivery of The Greenline Project through to 2028, this timeline is indicative and subject to further approvals.

Projects will be prioritised for delivery in the short, medium and long term. Regular updates will be provided, and the community will be invited to provide input and feedback as The Greenline Project continues to develop, and as the Master Plan, precinct designs and project plans are prepared in more detail.

Recognising and highlighting culture and the significance of the Birrarung is a critical component of The Greenline Project. The City of Melbourne is working with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as the Registered Aboriginal Party for The Greenline Project area. This includes identifying opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal culture and knowledge along the Yarra River - Birrarung.

This knowledge will help shape open spaces along both sides of the river (as part of the broader Yarra River Birrarung Strategy) and inform the experiences of the Greenline. This includes potential for truth telling and enhancing ecological diversity within the central city to improve the health of the river and its surrounding country.

The City of Melbourne will seek ongoing Traditional Custodian involvement to contribute to the development of the Greenline. Engagement with Traditional Custodians has commenced, and the values, priorities and aspirations identified will inform the evolution of the Greenline and the broader city river.