About the review
Since its opening in 2002, Federation Square has become one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks. A meeting place for all Melburnians in the centre of our city and home to some of Victoria’s leading cultural institutions, it welcomes approximately 10 million visitors every year.
The Square is going through a period of change and we want to make sure this key piece of infrastructure continues to be an exciting, appealing and attractive place to visit.
The Federation Square Review will tap into the aspirations of Victorians and the ideas from the very best urban design minds to ensure it continues to grow as an innovative and focal place for the community, while also examining Federation Square’s financial and governance arrangements. The review will consider ways to deliver a vibrant and attractive precinct with more public and commercial space, encouraging gatherings and providing better access to the Yarra River, transport links and sporting and cultural precincts.
For further information on the Federation Square Review please refer to the latest media release and the Background Information located under the Document Library on this page.
We look forward to your feedback and insights to help identify and explore the actions the state government can take to benefit Federation Square now and into the future.
Want to have your say?
We invite key stakeholders, members of the public and tour operators from across Victoria to tell us firsthand about why they come to visit Federation Square and how it can be improved.
This marks the first of a two-part engagement process. This first stage seeks to distil responses to key prompting questions around what the community
and stakeholders love about the Square, wish to change, protect and desire in
the future.
To participate you can:
- Complete the survey below
- Share your big idea for Federation Square below
- Drop a pin on the map below
- Visit us at the Federation Square engagement hub located in the Atrium near Deakin Edge (see the dates under Visit us at Fed Square)
Complete the survey to tell us your views and ideas for Federation Square
Tell us your big idea for Federation Square
We want to know about your ideas for Federation Square to help inform the review.
19 August, 2019
I am not a film star says:
“Leave it alone.”
19 August, 2019
Steven says:
“Initiate changes to make it work as a public space, not a 'venue'. ”
19 August, 2019
kath says:
“FS strategy should be periodically reviewed with the advisory committee and community. Landscaping finished between Yarra bldg & Princess Wk”
19 August, 2019
Lois Heycox says:
“Open the southern area to the river, add trees, seating, more sculptures. ”
18 August, 2019
Maddie says:
“I think it'd be fun if there was a regular sculpture displayed in the square that rotates over time, like a featured artist of the month!”
18 August, 2019
Racer3305 says:
“Fresh clean water for our water bottle refills. Planting more native trees in the centre as natural shade too. More wooden lounge chairs”
18 August, 2019
ann lau says:
“refer to all my comments above. (particularly about a tall publicly accessible, programmable 'watch tower'; set amongst terraced landscape ”
18 August, 2019
allan campion says:
“Love when there are Christmas and cultural events at the square. ”
18 August, 2019
William says:
“Any extension requires stronger emphasis & flow to the view of the river and across to the gardens opposite, as currently square is enclosed”
18 August, 2019
Rod Giblett says:
“Diorama of maps and photos of the wetlands that were on the site and elsewhere in Melbourne. See my article in Victorian Historical Journal.”
17 August, 2019
Francesca says:
“Dedicated multifaceted place for First Nation’s peoples culture & enterprise improving visitor economy & earning local international respect”
17 August, 2019
Ben says:
“Fderation Square expanded to the east further over the trainline to Batman Avenue. This reclaimed land could provide new opportunities. ”
Privacy Statement
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DJPR will use the information collected to inform the Federation Square Review.
Your contact details, where provided, may also be used by DJPR to update you on the results of the consultation process.
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