Gertrude and Brunswick Streets corner

We're in the construction phase for this project

Find out more information about the construction, including a detailed timeline, on Yarra City Council's website.

Timeline and Frequently Asked Questions

Project timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Community engagement - 20 November to 18 December 2023

We asked for community for feedback on the draft Concept Design for a new public space on the corner of Gertrude and Brunswick Streets.
Timeline item 2 - complete

Early 2024

We've reviewed your feedback and used it to inform the development of a Final Concept Design to upgrade this space.
Timeline item 3 - complete

July 2024

We presented the final design and engagement report to the 9 July Council Meeting where it was endorsed by Council.
Timeline item 4 - active

July 2025

Construction commencing in July 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Council choose this site for a new public space?

Will there be more trees and green space?

How does the design reflect the sites First Peoples historical significance?

Who owns the land?

Community Engagement - November and December 2023

Thanks to everyone who contributed. This consultation is closed - we used your feedback to create a Final Concept Design to improve this space.

Final Concept Design endorsed

At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 9 July 2024, Council endorsed the Final Concept Design for upgrading the public space at the northeast corner of Gertrude and Brunswick Streets in Fitzroy.

In November and December 2023, we asked the community to share their thoughts on our draft Concept Design and tell us if we got it right. We received useful feedback on key elements of the design, the layout of the space, how the community would like to use the space, and other issues to consider.

Using your feedback, we created a design for a vibrant new public space at the northeast corner of Gertrude and Brunswick Streets. This idea was raised during our consultation for the Brunswick Street Streetscape Masterplan and there was strong community support for a new public space at this location (over 80%).

The community was given the opportunity to fill in the survey and share their thoughts about the proposed design. We also provided an opportunity to come along and speak to the team on Thursday 30 November and Saturday 9 December 2023. Feedback closed at 9am on Monday 18 December 2023.

We consulted with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and key stakeholders from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and discussed how this space is significant for them. The new proposed Gertrude and Brunswick Streets corner design will reflect stories and ideas shared as well as complement other initiatives in the surrounding areas, including the Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter statues in Atherton Gardens.

Part of the site is located on Atherton Gardens, which is owned by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). Council has received approval from DFFH and Homes Victoria to use this land as a public space.

Thanks to everyone who shared your thoughts – your feedback has helped us to finalise the design. You can read more about the consultation in the reports below: