The meeting of the ways

The meeting of the ways

The meeting of parallel streets Bourke and Collins would have once been thought impossible. But meet they have, and it’s happened right here in Docklands.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle officially opened the intersection of Collins and Bourke streets in Victoria Harbour last month.

Mr Guy said the opening was an exciting milestone for Docklands and Melbourne.

“Bringing two of the city’s most important streets together for the first time at this new intersection represents a significant historical moment for Melbourne,” Mr Guy said.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the opening of the intersection not only brought together two of the city’s most iconic streets, but also created a unique meeting place in the heart of Docklands.

The intersection was opened ahead of the expected completion and opening of Dock Square next month, which will add an extra 3500 sqm of public space and parkland to Docklands.

Trams are already running the length of the Collins St extension to Dock Square.

The new street corner is part of the wider $63 million development of the Victoria Harbour civic precinct including Dock Square, the Docklands library and the Family Services and Boating Hub.

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