Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

Melbourne (Australia): a waterline with views of the city and container ships

Goal 6.2

Integrating spaces and functions open to residents and visitors alike into port facilities, enhancing the visibility of the port and its activities.

Challenge(s)

How can port authorities capitalise on buffer zones between residential and industrial zones?

Best Practice

By prioritising physical separation and incorporating public amenities, port authorities can effectively balance industrial operations with the well-being of surrounding communities and the natural landscape. The Port of Melbourne’s redevelopment of the Webb Dock area, including the creation of buffer zones between industry and residential areas, demonstrates a commitment to community and environmental considerations.

This good practice also includes objective 8.3 (Developing public spaces and recreational or cultural amenities in City Port interface zones to create an appealing new area) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.

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