St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan - Parks Victoria

03. VisionSt Kilda Harbour must become a vibrant working harbour in harmony withecological processes; a 21st century harbour that captures the essence of ‘StKilda-ness’. It must recognize that different people will have different experienceswhen they go there and that the design of the precinct must protect, supportand enhance this wonderful diversity of experiences and activities that peoplelove about the harbour rather than promote singular gestures. The harbourmust balance the range of expectations and requirements to ensure that no oneelement / experience outweighs another. The harbour must respond to the historyand evolution of the foreshore and respect the important heritage value of theprecinct including the historic Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) facility.The harbour must promote the highest level of environmental stewardship.Because the Harbour requires infrastructure that will last at least another 75 years,it is essential that whatever we design and build now must be of outstandingcivic and cultural merit, such that in 75 years time, people will acknowledge theimportant civic gesture made generations earlier, in much the same way that weherald the foresight of people such as Carlo Catani for creating such legacies asthe Catani Gardens over a century ago.The following are the four major ingredients for the new St Kilda Harbour –• St Kilda Pier & Sea Pool• Marina• Inner Harbour Precinct• Boat Yard9