Wilson Avenue, Brunswick - New public space
Wilson Avenue, Brunswick - one year on evaluation survey
Council undertook a one-year evaluation survey of the new public space at Wilson Avenue.
A community survey was undertaken in September and the full report is now available.
View the:
- Wilson Avenue: 1 Year Evaluation Report Flipbook or
- Wilson Avenue: 1 Year Evaluation Report (DOC 42Mb).
Wilson Avenue public space launched on Sunday 2 August 2015
The official launch of the Wilson Avenue public space, between Sydney Road and Black Street, took place on Sunday 2 August.
A launch party with music and performers showcased the new space, which features an urban bouldering wall, landscaping and seating.
Launch of Wilson Avenue Brunswick public space
The new public space in Wilson Avenue Brunswick was launched in August 2015 and features landscaping, seating and an urban bouldering wall.
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Climbing the new bouldering wall at the Wilson Avenue public space.
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Dancing at the Wilson Avenue launch party.
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Smoking ceremony at the launch of Wilson Avenue public space.
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Performers taking part in the Wilson Avenue public space launch.
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Dancers at the launch of the Wilson Avenue public space.
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Musicians at the launch of the Wilson Avenue public space.
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Arts activities at the Wilson Avenue public space launch.
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Performers at the Wilson Avenue public space launch.
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Artwork at Wilson Avenue in Brunswick.
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Street performers at the launch of Wilson Avenue in July.
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Enjoying the entertainment at the launch of Wilson Avenue public space.
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Wilson Avenue public space was launched in August 2015.
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Plaque for the opening of the new Wilson Avenue public space.
Project overview
The Wilson Avenue project is part of a wider program of urban renewal in the Jewell Precinct, as identified in the State Government’s Plan Melbourne.
In July 2014, Council decided to close a portion of Wilson Avenue and build the brand new public space fronting Sydney Road. This decision followed an 8 week trial period in February and March 2014, when a 'Pop Up Park' was installed at this location.
Following community consultation, the Council Urban Design Unit took feedback and designed a new space featuring an urban bouldering wall, landscaping and seating.
The project was Winner for 'Best Planning Ideas – Small Project' at the Victorian PIA Awards 2015 and received a commendation for 'Best Planning Ideas – Small Project' at the National PIA Awards 2015. It also received a Place Leaders Asia Pacific Award 2014.
The space was officially opened on Sunday 2 August 2015.
Budget and timelines
In addition to Council funding, this project was partially funded under the Victorian Government Community Crime Prevention Program. It has also received a grant from Melbourne Water.
- Budget: $760,000.00
- Project completion date: 26 June 2015
Major stages of the project
Consultation – complete
A period of public consultation took place in April 2014, following the trial of the 'Pop Up Park', and 356 submissions were received. Ninety-four percent of submissions supported establishing a permanent public space on Wilson Avenue.
View the schedule of public submissions and responses regarding the road closure (PDF 508Kb).
Eighty-four percent of the community stated that they wanted to see a wall in the new space. Urban bouldering is a fast growing sport and it is practiced by young and old, male and female, expert and novice.
Design - complete
Following Council's decision to proceed with closing a portion of Wilson Avenue and proceeding with new public area, Council took all the feedback into account and designed a new space.
In response to community feedback, the new public space has an urban bouldering wall as a feature. The wall is approximately 9 metres long and 3 metres high, and surrounded by softfall.
View a photomontage of the proposed new public space.
Construction - complete
- Plan of materials and surfaces (PDF 348Kb)
- Plan of planting for the new space (PDF 304Kb)
- Wilson Avenue Brunswick information sheet no. 4 (PDF 442Kb)
- Wilson Avenue Brunswick information sheet no. 5 (DOC 116Kb)
The main contractor commenced construction of the new public space in February 2015 and completed the work on 26 June 2015.
Enquiries
If you have an enquiry or would like further information about this project, please contact Council.
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