Melbourne Arts Precinct

The Victorian Government has recently granted a $1 billion revitalisation of the Arts Precinct in Southbank. It will feature an elevated park, gardens and pedestrian spaces, with 18,000 square metres of public space being added to the precinct, further connecting it to the new Domain Precinct.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Within walking distance of The Eighth, The Royal Botanic Gardens is undergoing a series of revamp works, including more family learning spaces, a herbarium building, a performance amphitheatre and improved access to the gardens from surrounding areas.

Anzac Station

The new underground Anzac Station is currently being added to the transport network, making The Eighth one stop from the CBD. The station is easily accessible with entry points located on the outer edge of the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve, one from Albert Road Reserve and two directly above the station.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Domain Precinct

The Eighth sits in the heart of the newly zoned Domain Precinct bounded by Melbourne’s Arts Precinct, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne and South Yarra. The Precinct is currently experiencing unprecedented change funded by the Government of Victoria to improve public spaces, transport and connection to the CBD and greater Melbourne area, making it the most attractive and easily accessible areas to live and work in.

Albert Road Reserve

As a part of the metro tunnel works, Albert Road will be transformed into half a hectare of parkland. The proposed design works will expand the existing parkland on the Domain interchange, creating more green space beside Anzac Station and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Domain Interchange

The newly completed super tram stop allows for direct platform-to-platform connection between tram and train networks. There will also be access via a pedestrian underpass that links both parks, allowing people to safely cross beneath St Kilda Road.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Park Street Revitalisation

Safer bike connections and improved pedestrian streetscapes along Park Street will better connect pedestrians with tram links and improve navigation to surrounding areas.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Park Street Tram link

The Park Street tram will now continue along Park Street passing Kings Way to create connection between South Melbourne and Domain Precinct.

Please note that these draft designs are not final and were produced by the City of Port Phillip for community consultation in May 2019.

Millers Lane Plaza

Bordering The Eighth, a new public plaza on Millers Lane will link pedestrians from Park Street to Anzac Station, providing more direct access to the new train station. There will be new trees along the plaza and high-quality footpaths with opportunities for public art. This will be a new and revived public space for the community to enjoy.