Victoria Harbour Talks

The City of Melbourne are in the midst of generating feedback on the Docklands Library and Community Centre through their 'open house sessions' for the public to view the Docklands Library plans.

If you missed the 'open house sessions' we encourage you to download the plans and  fact sheet from the library and take a couple of minutes to complete our Docklands Library and Community Centre quick survey.

• read the fact sheet
• view the plans
• provide your feedback through the quick survey

We value and look forward to your thoughts and ideas!

Primary school students can discover Victoria Harbour's history and sustainability features by participating in a Scavenger Hunt excursion activity. The kit includes a teacher's guide, pre and post excursion activities and student worksheets.

The activities are targeted at Year 5 primary (VELS) and may also suit school holiday/vacation care programs.

You can download the free resources from the library section of this website.

Please let us know what you think of the school kits and contact us for a completion certificate by email: vicharbourfeedback@lendlease.com

In its fifth year, Rising: the Victoria Harbour Young Artist Initiative is an exhibition of public artworks from young artists currently studying in Sculpture and Spatial Practice, School of Art, Victorian College of Arts, The University of Melbourne. It offers these artists (at the commencement of their careers) an opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of developing and exhibiting major works in public spaces.

The exhibition opens from 3rd May and is situated along Victoria Harbour Promenade between Enterprize Way and Merchant Street. Student projects will be on display until 27th May 2012.

Docklanders are invited to attend a community meeting in the Docklands Community Garden in Geographe St. Docklands.

Date: Thursday 24 May at 630pm

BYO snacks and refreshments. Join the other community members to enjoy the garden space and to discuss community use of the garden.

You are warmly invited to attend a reconciliation event on:

 Friday 25th May 2012, 1230pm to 2pm 

at the Koorie Heritage Trust, 295 King St, Melbourne.

The program includes:

• "Welcome to Country" performed by Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Di Kerr
• Reconciliation walk to view "Sorry" speech by former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd
• Unveiling of the William Angliss Institute indigenous recognition plaque
• Enjoy the taste of wild australian cuisine
• Traditional didgeridoo performance
• Listen and meet indigenous radio presenter Ed Story

Please RSVP by Friday 18th May by email to eventurousevents@ymail.com

This event is brought to you by the students of the William Angliss Institute in collaboration with the Koorie Heritaqe Trust and supported by Lend Lease.

This winter join us at Docklands for a dazzling array of fireworks presented by the City of Melbourne.

Watch four unique 7pm Friday night fireworks shows throughout July (5,13,20 & 27), set to a different theme each night. Get a ringside seat at one of Docklands waterfront restaurants. Choose from casual and fine dining, family friendly venues and relaxed pubs. Alternatively, you could get a group of friends together and watch from a boat.

Make sure you come along early to find the best vantage point to view the fireworks as they dance across the sky. Fireworks across Victoria Harbour and family feasts go together like Melbourne and winter. Fore more great winter combos visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/winter where you'll also find tips for travelling to and from the city.

A new Victoria Harbour bulletin has been created to give you regular and timely updates on developments at Victoria Harbour and traffic changes that may affect you. Download your copy from the library section of this website.

Due to the popularity of Arthur A Cole's exhibition "Strake @", the collection will continue to be on display in the Gauge foyer until the end of May 2012. This is a free event and open from Monday to Friday, 830am to 530pm.

The exhibition is a collaboration between the artist, Koorie Heritage Trust and Lend Lease.

Plans were unveiled today for a proposed civic hub including the proposed Docklands Library and Community Centre. Set to be delivered through a unique partnership model comprising the City of Melbourne, Places Victoria and Lend Lease, the centrepiece of this proposed civic hub, to be known as Dock Square, is a library and community centre.

Located at the intersection where Collins Street meets Bourke, the proposed library and community centre will reinforce the precinct's environmental credentials by creating one of Melbourne's most sustainable civic landmarks. It is designed to become a meeting place where the Docklands community can access a range of resources and activities, and actively participate in community life.

Construction of the library and community centre is anticipated to commence in mid 2012, subject to planning approval, and is due for completion in late 2013. For more information, please visit the library section to view/download the library fact sheet.

The City of Melbourne have open house sessions where you can view the library plans and provide your feedback: Saturday 14th April 2012, 1-4pm and Wednesday 18th April 2012, 3-7pm at the Docklands Hub.

The Steam Tug Wattle is one of only a few steamships sitll surviving in Australian waters. She has a colourful history and is an extremely important part of Australian heritage.

In 2003, it was recognised that the Wattle needed major restoration to stay in survey. Sorrento Steam came to the rescue taking over financial responsibility allowing volunteers from Bay Steamers Maritime Museum to carry out the restoriation. They are refurbishing the machinery, refreshing the woodwork, renovating the hull plates and restoring the grand old lady to her former flory so she can continue steaming for decades to come.

More volunteers are always welcome. If you have expereince in welding, boiler making, carpentry and painting or are interested in preserving maritime heritage, contact Captain Dick Francis at Bay Steamers Maritime Museum, via email wendick116@bigpond.com or mobile 0413797791.

You can view or download the Wattle fact sheet from the library section of this website.