Review of Policies - Yarra River Corridor: Punt Road to Burke Road
Purpose
The purpose of the Review of Policies - Yarra River Corridor: Punt Road to Burke Road project is to articulate a clear vision and to establish guidelines for the future development and protection of the river valley.
Status
- A reference group to help guide the project was established with representation from the relevant councils, Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water.
- Stakeholder workshops were held in July and October 2004. The summary notes of the workshop are available on the City of Yarra website.
Project Priority
This project is delivering on Initiative 5.7.4 in the Melbourne 2030 five year Implementation Program: Strengthen current policies and review the adequacy of planning controls relating to the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers to ensure the long-term protection of open space, conservation values – with the first priority being the Yarra River corridor between Punt Road and Burke Road.
Project Outcomes
- Clarity of vision for the Yarra River valley agreed by stakeholders and consistent with Melbourne 2030.
- Planning controls in place to ensure protection of the river valleys from inappropriate development, environmental degradation and loss of natural and cultural heritage assets.
Project Outputs
- Objectives for the river corridor between Punt Road and Burke Road.
- Urban design and landscape guidelines.
- Implementation plan, including recommended planning scheme changes.
Further Information
Consultant Report - released on 29 June 2005
Yarra Report - Information Sheet (PDF - 38 Kb) Yarra Final Consultant Report (PDF - 546 Kb) Yarra Report - Figures 2, 3 and 4 (PDF - 533 Kb) Yarra Report - Attachments 1-5 (PDF - 280 Kb) Yarra Report - Map 1 Study Area (PDF - 1.7 Mb)Yarra Report - Map 2 (not available)
Yarra Report - Map 3 Open Space and Existing Conditions (PDF - 1.6 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 4 Existing Planning Schemes (PDF - 2.0 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 5a Existing Planning Scheme Overlays (Design and Development Overlay, Vegetation Protection Overlay) (PDF - 1.4 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 5b Existing Planning Scheme Overlays (Significant Landscape Overlay, Public Acquisition Overlay) (PDF - 1.4 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 5c Existing Planning Scheme Overlays (Environmental Significance Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay) (PDF - 1.6 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 6a Issues Analysis by Location (PDF - 1.5 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 6b Recommended Planning Scheme Changes by Location (PDF - 1.4 Mb) Yarra Report - Map 7 Open Space and Access Recommendations (PDF - 1.6 Mb)For further information, please contact:
- Rhonda Boyle
Project Manager, Urban Management Branch
Department of Planning and Community Development
Level 9, 8 Nicholson Street
East Melbourne 3002
Phone: 9637 9232
Email: rhonda.boyle@dse.vic.gov.au
Management Arrangements
This project is being led by the Department of Planning and Community Development.
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