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As part of the Route 96 upgrade, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Yarra Trams are proposing to make changes to tram stops on Fitzroy St and Acland St in St Kilda.

Following a thorough community consultation process, Council endorsed design options at a meeting on 12 November 2013.

As part of the Route 96 upgrade, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Yarra Trams are proposing to make changes to tram stops on Fitzroy St and Acland St in St Kilda.

In consultation with local residents, traders and public transport users, Council developed and provided a submission to PTV.

Download the Council submission to PTV - Route 96 upgrade project (PDF, 1.6 MB, 36 pp.)

Community reference groups

The submission recommended we work collaboratively with community representatives, PTV and Yarra Trams to develop new designs that will give us the best outcome for each precinct.

To do this, we established two Community Reference Groups (CRG) for Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. The comments and ideas received during the CRG sessions informed Council’s final decision on the designs.

Council decision

At a public meeting on Tuesday 12 November, Council endorsed the Acland Street Tram Stop design Option 4 and Fitzroy Street Tram Stop design Option 3. The Acland Street design will see Acland Street closed to motor traffic between Belford and Barkly Streets, with a Plaza located between Acland Court and the intersection with Barkly Street. With Fitzroy Street, stops 132 & 133 would be removed and replaced with a new stop between Grey and Princes streets located adjacent to Albert Park. The Council report and minutes can be viewed via the Meetings & Agendas page.

Council will ensure wider revitalisation of the St Kilda Village precinct will run in parallel with upgrades to Tram Route 96 and 16.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation process for the Route 96 tram upgrades through the Community Reference Groups (CRG). The comments and ideas received during these sessions informed Council’s decision on the designs, and will be incorporated into the next phase of the project.

More information

Contact the Sustainability team via ASSIST on 9209 6777 or visit

• Public Transport Improvements – on the City of Port Phillip website.

Have your say on Council's proposal

Have your say by completing this short survey.

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Acland St design options

PTV is proposing two design options for both Acland St and Fitzroy St.

View the Acland Street & Fitzroy Street design options (PDF, 1.59 MB, 2 p.) - on the PTV website.

Council is proposing a third design option for Acland Street. You can view this option here, Acland Street Council preferred option (PDF, 1 MB, 1 p.)

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Fitzroy St design options

PTV is proposing two design options for both Acland St and Fitzroy St.

View the Acland Street & Fitzroy Street design options (PDF, 1.59 MB, 2 p.) - on the PTV website.

Council is proposing a third option for Fitzroy St. You can view our option here, Acland Street Council preferred option (PDF, 1 MB, 1 p.).

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Comment on Council's draft submission

Share your thoughts on Council’s submission and alternative design options by completing this short survey.

Supporting documents

• Draft Council Submission on the Route 96 Project (PDF, 900 KB, 21 pp.)
• Acland Street Council design options 3 and 4 (PDF, 2 MB, 2 pp.)
• Fitzroy Street Council design options 3 and 4 (PDF, 1 MB, 2 pp.)
• PTV Acland Street & Fitzroy Street design options (PDF, 1.59 MB, 2 p.) - on the PTV website.

Consultation has concluded

What changes could be made to the Council’s key project objectives?

Key objectives

1. Preserve the vibrancy and unique identity of Acland Street and Fitzroy Street as major shopping and tourism destinations ensuring that businesses can continue to service the local community and a large number of visitors successfully.
2. Promote equitable access to transport, services for people of all abilities.
3. Recognise the contribution by the walking economy to the viability of each of the precincts.
4. Support the creation of a better connected transport network to enhance the priority and safety given to alternatives to travelling to each precinct by car.
5. Consider opportunities to improve the public realm and liveability of Acland and Fitzroy streets for the whole community.
6. Use catalyst transport projects to improve the sustainability of our streetscapes.
7. Meaningfully and honestly engage the community and stakeholders in the design and decision making processes.
8. To create a truly liveable and connected City, there needs to be a focus on people and goods movement, as opposed to solely vehicle movements, as well as accessibility and connectivity to key services and employment opportunities.

Nomination form

Complete this online form to apply for membership to the St Kilda Precinct Community Reference Groups (CRG). Applications must be received by 10am Monday 26 August 2013.

Please read the Terms of Reference before completing your application.

Download Terms of Reference - Community reference groups (DOC, 40 KB, 3 pp.)(External link)

Alternatively you can download a Word version of the form, complete and send back to Council via:

• Email at smoxham@portphillip.vic.gov.au(External link)
• Fax on 9536 2737

Download Nomination form - Community reference groups (DOC, 30 KB, 2 pp.)(External link)

The details provided on this form will be used in the selection process for the St Kilda Precinct Community Reference Groups outlined on Council’s website. Successful nominees’ names will be made public and adopted by Council in a public document. Nominees are advised to read the Terms of Reference prior to signing this nomination form.