Wednesday, 1 April 2020

Covid-19 life on Melbourne CBD and Docklands area






Spencer Street outlet centre. 




counted no more than about 10 shops open for business. a lot  were closed due to Coronavirus/Covid-19

looking down from the top of the steps at Southern Cross Station up Lonsdale Street

walking towards Marvel Stadium looking over edge of footbridge


Docklands promenade.

more like inconvenience store


in front of convenience store

in front of convenience store

Docklands shopping centre at lunchtime

Docklands shopping centre

closed shop, whether or not by Covid-19 i have no idea.










CBD by Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth Street corner

Elizabeth Street/Flinders Street corner

Elizabeth Street/Flinders Street corner

Elizabeth Street/Flinders Street corner

Elizabeth Street/Flinders Street corner

Degraves Street

Degraves Street



Collins street

Collins Street

Collins Street
Went for a walk around the streets of Melbourne's CBD and Docklands area from about 12.00 to 1.30pm.
things are bleak at present

Monday, 9 March 2020

Quick visit to the newly rebuilt Carrum station 8 March 2020

Took a train ride to Carrum train station (Frankston line) on Sunday 08 March 2020

nothing exception to note on way there

not 100% finished, but enough work has been done to allow trains to use the station.

works expected to be completed by mid 2020 (approx)

overall job well done.

nice view on a sunny day, curious to see how it is on a Melbourne winter day whilst raining.




Frankston bound platform, from Melbourne 

Frankston bound platform, towards Frankston. 

plenty of seating, but exposed to the elements

City bound platform, from Frankston.

City bound platform, towards city.

Station sign, sans "PTV" logo

hearing loop for passengers with hearing aids


plenty of bins around.

odd (to me) looking roof supports. but then i'm not a designer so what would i know?

vending machine recess. power points up top, hidden from view

escalator still to come.



help point




not sure why the lights were on during the day?

steps from the top looking down.








still some works to go

only one exit so far.


bike rack is good to see.







current view along Station Street (from pedestrian crossing)

opposite side view of Station Street (from pedestrian crossing)



entrance (as of March 2020)




more lights burning bright during the day

temporary toilets

new lift.





nice graphic