Accessibility

Event: MPEG Forum 2024

General information

Contact name

Kiwat Kennell

Contact number

0421 302 482

Travel instructions

TRAIN The nearest station is Victoria Park. Victoria Park Station is approximately 700 metres from Collingwood Yards. Victoria Park Station is elevated and access to the platforms is either via a ramp or lift. Victoria Park is on the Hurstbridge and Mernda Lines. TRAM The nearest Tram stop is Stop #19 on Route 86, at the corner of Johnston Street and Smith Street. Stop #19 is approximately 300 metres from Collingwood Yards. Route 86 is partly serviced by accessible trams, however some of Route 86 Trams have high floors and are not wheelchair accessible. Please visit the Tramtracker app or website for up-to-date schedule information http://tramtracker.com.au BUS The nearest Bus stop is at the corner of Johnston Street and Smith Street on Routes 200, 207 and Night Bus Route 966. The corner of Johnston Street and Smith Street is approximately 300 metres from Collingwood Yards. Most busses are accessible either with low-floors or ramps (driver assisted) – To find out if the buses at your stop are accessible, call 1800 800 007, or contact your local bus operator. More information about wheelchair access and mobility requirements on public transport is available at - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/more/travelling-on-the-network/accessibility/wheelchair-access-and-mobility-requirements/ BIKES A bike path runs along Wellington Street, near the Eastern boundary of Collingwood Yards. Bike racks are located in the lower courtyard area and near the Perry Street Lift. Please ensure you secure your bike.

Entry instructions

Music Market event space is located on the upper ground level and is accessible from Johnston Street via a ramp or lift. Best entry is via the ‘Art Deco’ entrance on Johnston Street (perpendicular to Budd Street). This will bring you into a courtyard where you can take the lift or stairs to upper ground, then turn right into Music Market. Entry is also available from the Johnston Street entrance under the Collingwood Yards Arrow; this entrance has cobblestone flooring. Use the ramp to enter the building and music market is at the end of the corridor.

Toilet location

There are accessible and ambulant all gender bathrooms on the same level as the event space.

Accessible parking

PARKING Collingwood Yards offers a single accessible parking bay, located in the entryway via 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance. There are numerous secure and street parking options in the area. Two-hour FREE parking is available on Johnston Street (North of the precinct). Four-hour FREE parking is available on Perry Street (South-side of the precinct). All day PAID parking options are available on Wellington Street. DROP-OFF For drop-off arrival by car, best footpath access is via the driveway on Johnston Street, in between The Tote and Keith Harring Mural. Johnston Street curb side does not allow for easy access to footpath. Please note that the vehicle gate is open between 8am and 6pm Monday-Saturday for pick-up and drop-off for the general public.