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| Bovis Lend Lease to deliver early works at new Melbourne markets Australian development firm Lend Lease announced it has commenced early works activities on the new Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Markets. Bovis Lend Lease was appointed preferred tenderer for the design and construction of the new market on October 5, 2009. The A$300 million development involves the relocation of the existing Melbourne Wholesale Market from Footscray Road in West Melbourne to the new facility at Cooper Street, Epping, in Melbourne's North. It is being managed by Major Projects Victoria for the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. Bovis Lend Lease is currently contracted to deliver early works on the project site, prior to the signing of the final contract in the first quarter of 2010 for the design and construction of the new facility. The new Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market is scheduled to open in 2012. The project is one of the largest infrastructure developments being undertaken by the Victorian Government. The new purpose-built precinct and facility will incorporate a range of sustainable initiatives to significantly improve the energy and water efficiency of the market. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |