Through a highly collaborative process, Tract has delivered a signature public open space along the northern bank with the City of Melbourne that allows people to reconnect with nature and culture; whilst supporting the staging of major international and city events.

From a heavily degraded riparian edge, with limited ecological or social value, Birrarung Marr – Site One will re-creates a series of pre-colonial landscape typologies reminiscent of flooded wetland and marshlands to innovatively enhance habitat and biodiversity outcomes. Through a series of open lawns to encourage long-stay destination and a central meeting place, the design successfully captures prevailing views along the sweeping bend of the River, during both day and night-time events.

Our involvement included proactive engagement with statutory authorities and Crown land administrators, ensuring a streamlined approvals process and mitigating potential delays. This collaborative and forward-thinking approach, paired with our team’s deep understanding of the public land statutory landscape, helped the project progress seamlessly from inception to delivery.