Multicultural Place Upgrade

Situated in the heart of the bustling retail precinct of Buckingham and Balmoral Avenues, Multicultural Place is a much-loved outdoor public place. With around 10,000 people a day, this popular public gathering space is where people meet up and proceed to the many exciting shopping and eating experiences within Springvale.

Informed by community feedback as part of the Springvale Revitalisation Action Plan, a concept design is now ready for community feedback.

The concept design to upgrade Multicultural Place and the adjacent laneway includes:

  • new street furniture
  • pavement upgrades
  • lighting and art interventions
  • green spaces
  • seating/tables for outdoor dining
  • recreation and play spaces

To have your say please complete the survey below by Sunday 13 April 2025

Draft concept design "Fireworks"

The draft concept design titled "Fireworks" is a site-specific design response that will:

  • Improve how the space functions, protecting and building on the unique characteristics of Springvale
  • Deliver a space that meets the diverse needs and aspirations of all community members
  • Support the economic sustainability

View from Buckingham Avenue

Before: Before image of Multictulrual Place show grey paving, red umbrellas and pockets of sculptural seating After: After image shows shade sculptures, mixed use seating, unified pavement and green spaces

View from entrance to Balmoral 8 lift

Before: Before image of Multictulrual Place show grey paving, red umbrellas and pockets of sculptural seating After: After image shows shade sculptures, mixed use seating, unified pavement and green spaces

View from laneway market

Before: Before image of Multictulrual Place show grey paving, red umbrellas and pockets of grass cubed seating After: After image shows shade sculptures, mixed use seating, unified pavement and green spaces

View into Balmoral 8 lift entrance

Before: Entrance to Balmoral 8 lift, grey paving and limited seats After: After image shows shade sculptures, mixed use seating, unified pavement and green spaces

Aerial plan of Multicultural Place

Aerial drawing of proposed upgrade to Multicultural Place and Balmoral 8 laneway.

Images are artistic impressions only. Final design may vary slightly and subject to allocation of funding through Council's annual budget process.