1842, bank of the Yarra River
first served as a wharf
Constructed in 1889
Change
Has had to expand to cater for the increase in
amount of shipping containers and size of ships
Channel
Deepening Project
Economy
Creates jobs, eg. truck drivers,
port workers and ship workers
Privatising the docks could reap $8billion
Currently employs 53,000 people
Impact of the Port on Victoria's
economy in 2012-13 was estimated to be about $2.1
billion
Location
Located in West Melbourne
on the outskirts of the city
Absolute location: 37°50'24.0"S
144°54'36.0"E
Livability
Port Melbourne Waterfront Urban Design Framework
"The City of Port Phillip has adopted the Port
Melbourne Waterfront Urban Design
Framework (2013) to enhance this gateway to
Melbourne, its liveability and sustainable
future. The plan identifies actions to guide
public realm developments, improve transport
and accessibility, connections to built form and
community relationships."
Imports/ Exports
Without the port, Melbourne would
not have as easy access to all of the
imported products
Gives the ability for Melbourne
to import things we don't/ can't
manufacture here, such as cars and electronics
We are able to export
our own products such
as agricultural products,
which boosts our
economy
Environment & Sustainability
Planning has been done to create the PoMC’s Climate
Change Strategy, which aims to reduce energy consumption
of the port, which will make it more environmentally
sustainable
Projects such as the channel deepening project ensure
that the Port of Melbourne will be able to keep up with
the constant increase in size of ships meaning that the
port of Melbourne will continue to be able to handle the
amount of ships coming in and out of the port.