The Victorian Government’s Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct (FBIP) is a step closer to becoming reality, with construction now underway on the precinct set to be home to approximately 80,000 residents and up to 80,000 workers by 2050, positioning it as a premier location for international business expansion.
Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd has been appointed to complete main works for Stage 1 of the FBIP at the former General Motors Holden site. This will help to establish an east-west connection across Fishermans Bend by linking Salmon Street and Todd Road – unlocking development-ready lots for industry investment.
Stage 1 will deliver new roads, a public park and essential infrastructure to support for a world-class advanced manufacturing, engineering and design precinct.
These works will also integrate with the University of Melbourne’s new School of Engineering and Design campus, opening next year, and will better connect students with researchers and industry partners.
The University of Melbourne is excited about the potential opportunities Fishermans Bend will bring to connect students and researchers with industry partners. said Katerina Kapobassis, Chief Operating Officer, University of Melbourne
In addition to the main works, OneWifi has been appointed to roll out smart poles that are capable of boosting 5G, local Wi-Fi networks and deliver EV charging infrastructure.
The FBIP is part of the broader Fishermans Bend urban renewal project, which is set to become a key hub for thousands of residents, workers and students right on the doorstep of Melbourne’s CBD.
Fishermans Bend spans approximately 480 hectares across the City of Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip, linking Melbourne's CBD to Port Phillip Bay.
With easy access to Melbourne and Geelong, great connections to world-class transport and logistics infrastructure, including Melbourne Airport and the Port of Melbourne, the precinct is set to become Australia’s premier location for world-leading and globally significant organisations.
The Victorian Government is investing almost $180 million to kickstart development of precinct which will become a centre of innovation in advanced manufacturing, engineering and design.
Last year, the Government also endorsed a preferred route for a possible future rail tunnel through Fishermans Bend and Docklands – providing certainty to landowners that a new transport connection will be developed in the future.
Planning work has also started for a future tram connection and almost 1,500 additional bus services per week have been added to the Fishermans Bend public transport network since 2022 – increasing the frequency, reliability and coverage of service to the area.
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