Ambitious plan to build cable car over Melbourne CBD to reduce congestion

AN AMBITIOUS plan to build an aerial cable car over parts of Melbourne’s CBD to reduce traffic congestion and boost tourism has been pitched to the state government.

AN AMBITIOUS plan to build an aerial cable car designed to reduce traffic congestion and boost tourism in Melbourne’s CBD has been put to the state government.

Architect Robert Caulfield has put forward a plan to construct a privately funded cable car which would travel between Flinders St Station and AAMI stadium.

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An ambitious plan for a cable car in Melbourne's CBD has been pitched to the state government. Digitally altered image

He anticipates the plan could take up to 3000 cars off CBD roads each day, and boost Melbourne’s annual tourist spend by $2 million.

The cable car would leave from Flinders St station, travel along Birrarung Marr and overlook the Yarra River before getting “spectacular” views of the MCG, AAMI Stadium and sports precinct and finish at a proposed nearby car park.

Mr Caulfield said he has had positive feedback about the plan, which is currently before the state government.

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