Triathlon

Venue

St Kilda Foreshore

Familiarisation date

Thursday 16 March 2006, midday to 2.00pm

Competition date

Saturday 18 March 2006, 9.00am to 4.15pm

Transport overview

The Triathlon will take place on Melbourne's famous St Kilda foreshore, south of the CBD. The race consists of a 1.5km swim, a 40km cycle and a 10km run. More than 100,000 spectators are expected for this free event. Spectators will be encouraged to travel to the course via tram or walk from St Kilda Junction. Residential Permit Parking arrangements that exist prior to the Games will remain in operation during the Games. While Permit holders retain their rights under that permit, they are still required to comply with the Games-related temporary parking restrictions operating in that area. (No Stopping/Tow-Away zones apply to all vehicles).

All Road Event courses were publicly announced in July 2005. Approximately 150,000 booklets containing course routes and event dates and details were distributed throughout local communities where Road Events are taking place. There will be ongoing communications in the lead up to the Games to help communities fully understand the local arrangements that will be in operation.

Affected roads

Note: Fitzroy Street will be closed to all traffic west of Grey Street and to ‘through’ traffic east of Grey Street. Local access to the section of Fitzroy Street between Grey Street and St Kilda Junction is via Princes Street.

Roads closed on Thursday 16 March, 2006(Thursday starts at midnight)

Beaconsfield Parade

Closed south of Kerford Road from midnight to 6.00am and 9.30am to 4.00pm. Diversions in place - local access available
Cavell Street

Closed from midnight to 6.00am and 9.30am to 4.00pm. Diversions in place.
Fitzroy Street

Closed from midnight to 4.00pm
Grey Street

Closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Jacka Boulevard

Closed from midnight to 6.00am and 9.30am to 4.00pm
Lower Esplanade

Closed from midnight to 4.00pm
Marine Parade

Closed at St Kilda Street, Elwood from midnight to 6.00am and 9.30am to 4.00pm. Diversions in place - local access available
Canterbury Road

Closed at Fitzroy Street from 9.30am to 3.30pm
The Esplanade

Closed from midnight to 4.00pm

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Roads closed on Saturday 18 March(Saturday starts at midnight)

Beaconsfield Parade

Closed south of Kerferd Road from midnight to early evening. Diversions in place - local access available
Cavell Street

Closed from midnight to early evening
Fitzroy Street

Closed from midnight until after Marathon commitments on Sunday 19 March
Grey Street

Closed from midnight to early evening
Jacka Boulevard

Closed from midnight to early evening
Lower Esplanade

Closed from midnight until after Marathon commitments on Sunday 19 March
Ormond Esplanade

Closed at St Kilda Street, Elwood from midnight to 6.00am and 9.30am to 4.00pm. Diversions in place - local access available.
Marine Parade Closed from midnight to early evening
Canterbury Road

Closed at Fitzroy Street from midnight to early evening
The Esplanade

Closed from midnight until after Marathon commitments on Sunday 19 March

On Thursday 16 March and Saturday 18 March 2006, the local roads listed below will experience a range of changed traffic and parking conditions(changed conditions can include closures, no stopping zones, no parking zones, tow away zones and residents only areas).

  • Acland Street
  • Alfred Square
  • Burnett Street
  • Canterbury Road
  • Cowderoy Street
  • Carlisle Street
  • Dalgety Street
  • Deakin Street (between Park Street and Loch Street)
  • Eildon Street
  • Fraser Street
  • George Lane
  • Gurner Street
  • Jackson Street
  • Langridge Street
  • Loch Street (Fitzroy Street end)
  • Lower Esplanade
  • Neptune Street
  • Mary Street
  • McGregor Street
  • Park Lane (Fitzroy Street end)
  • Park Street
  • Pier Road
  • Pollington Street>
  • Robe Street
  • Victoria Street

Venue transport arrangements

Facility Available access
Parking

No public parking
Accessible shuttle
drop off / pick up

Park Street west of Cowderoy Street
Taxi rank

Fitzroy Street, north of St Kilda Station
Charter coach
drop off / pick up

Beaconsfield Parade westbound, west of Armstrong Street
Sponsor coach
drop off / pick up

Park Street west of Cowderoy Street
Bicycle access

Restricted access with compulsory dismount areas

No stopping / tow-away zones

A number of areas in and around the course will have No Stopping/Tow-Away restrictions. Please pay close attention to parking signage in the days before, during and after this event to ensure vehicles are not left in restricted areas.

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