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Central Pier widened
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Project to upgrade the docks begins
To cater for the larger ships arriving, new wharf platform with reinforced concrete is constructed, as well as improvements made to pre-existing ones. Additionally, new swinging basins were developed for the larger ships -
Cargo storage expansion
Pre-fabricated steel cargo sheds were constructed to expand available storage. To accomodate cargo, railways were built behind the sheds. -
Complete removal of gas works buildings
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Charles Grimes Bridge built
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Modifications made
Entrance to the dock was once again widened, and outer sections of Central Pier demolished. -
Railway removals
Travelling cranes are removed and sections of crane gantry taken down. Railway tracks on the south-west side of the docks and the sidings on the north-west side are also removed -
Bolte Bridge Construction
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The Docks becomes Victoria Harbour
The Docklands Development begins to develop the area to a more tourist-friendly scene. -
First commercial building opens
A NAB banking building opens to public -
First residential building opens
Dock 5 Apartments open to public rent -
Tramlines extended to North-West Docklands
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Harbour Town Shopping Centre opens
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel opens
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Tram line extensions
Tram lines from Collins Street extend to Victoria Harbour -
Estimated conclusion of Docklands development