The Greenline Project

Project completion December 2025

Location Birrarung Marr, VIC

Client City of Melbourne

Sectors Bridges and structures, Transport, Ports, Ports and marine

A revitalised Yarra River

The Greenline Project is a transformative urban regeneration project revitalising the north bank of Melbourne's Yarra River, Birrarung. It aligns closely with the strategic objectives of both the Melbourne City Council and the community, aiming to enhance the well-being of residents, workers and visitors while preserving and enhancing the ecological health of the river and its surroundings.

235m

Of new boardwalk

83t

Boardwalk structural steel

1165m2

Boardwalk steel decking

76

Native Australian plant species

Building. Better. Together.

Symal proudly delivered Site One of the project alongside Wamarra, completing works that strengthened ecological diversity and brought new life to the Birrarung Marr parkland edge. These works included the construction of beautifully integrated boardwalks, upgrades to the riverside promenade and the creation of inviting gathering spaces designed for cultural activities, community connection and major city events. Together, these outcomes have helped establish the precinct as a vibrant destination for both everyday enjoyment and large-scale celebrations.

Our completed scope of works covered a broad range of civil and landscaping elements essential to the project’s success. This included the construction of boardwalk structures, installation of lighting and electrical infrastructure, delivery of stormwater drainage solutions, and the creation of meadows and diverse vegetation zones. The works also included pavements, footpaths, retaining walls, seating and other structural features, improving accessibility, comfort and ease of movement throughout the site, providing people with the ability to better connect with the Yarra River Birrarung and Melbourne.

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2025 • March - April

Site establishment and early works

Site handover and full site establishment completed and works underway, including compound setup, tree protection zones, hoarding and fencing, removal of existing light poles and furniture, riverbank clearing, delivery of boardwalk piles and piling works for Boardwalk 1.
2025 • May - June

Demolition, foundation and services

Boardwalk 1 piling, electrical and irrigation boring works and Boardwalk 3 piling completed and works underway, including demolition of the existing bluestone wall and stairs, bulk earthworks within tree protection zones and drainage works.
2025 • July - August

Structural install and groundworks

All electrical, irrigation, stormwater and hydraulic services and Boardwalk 1 module installation completed and works underway, including FRP stair works, Boardwalk 1 decking installation and earthworks for lawn areas.
2025 • September - October

Landscaping and finishes

Light pole installation, lawn installation, bluestone bleachers and stairs, steel edging, irrigation sprinklers, exposed aggregate concrete paths and new tree installation completed and works underway, including granitic gravel placement and balustrades, handrails and kickrails for Boardwalks 1 and 3.
2025 • November - December

Finals works and handover

Service commissioning, planting works, granitic gravel finishes and furniture installation completed, followed by final balustrades, site handover and demobilisation. The revitalised stretch of river was handed back to the city ahead of the Australian Open, ready to welcome visitors and locals in early 2026.