Flower Market Circular edition 74 – 24 November 2017

In today’s Flower Market Circular, a reminder about completing the Market satisfaction survey, the North East Link corridor option chosen, and an office space for rent.

Market News

Market satisfaction survey reminder

The Flower Market community should have received an invitation to participate in an online Market satisfaction survey recently.

If you’re a flower buyer and you didn’t receive an email to participate, the link to your survey is here.

If you’re a flower seller and you didn’t receive an email to participate, the link to your survey is here.

It will only take about 5 minutes to complete and once finished, you’ll go into the draw to win a $100 gift card.

The survey and competition close on 27 November 2017 at 3:00pm so hurry!

North East Link corridor option chosen

The Victorian Government has officially announced its preferred route for the North East Link.

Option A is the chosen corridor and will cost $16.5 billion to construct.

It’s the cheapest and most direct way to link the M80 in Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway via Bulleen Road.

It will be 11km long and include tunnelling of 5km.The North East Link project will provide an essential connection for the Market community travelling from the south east, which should improve travel times and efficiency for businesses.

Read here for more information.

Have your say here – are you happy with Option A as the preferred route?

Office space for rent

Do you need an office at the Melbourne Market or need some extra space to conduct business?

The Melbourne Market Administration Building has been revamped and only one office remains available for rent on the ground floor.

It’s in a prime location at the entry to the Administration Building.

Size: 76m2
Inclusions: Meeting room or managers office

To arrange an inspection or for more details call MMA Commercial & Business Manager Matt Elliott on 9258 6100.

Industry News

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2018

Tickets are now on sale for the 23rd annual Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show from 21-25 March 2018.

With a major focus on emerging lifestyle trends, the Show is set to inspire crowds with breathtaking floral displays and spectacular Show Gardens.

Visitors to the show will also experience masterclasses with floral designers, meet key landscape designers, exhibitors and industry experts, as well as peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets and garden accessories.

The prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of Australians as a “must see” event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

Update your details

Have you changed address recently? If you haven’t received a letter from the MMA in the past month, your account details could be out of date.

To update your account details contact the Customer Service Centre on 9258 6123 or customerservice@melbournemarket.com.au

Key Dates

Market satisfaction survey closes

Monday 27 November 2017