Scienceworks food precinct plan to entice families

A $1.7 million plan to liven up an empty site next to the popular Scienceworks museum will entice up to 30,000 food lovers. SEE THE PLANS

Scienceworks at Spotswood.

Grazeland, a $1.7 million food precinct, is being proposed next to Scienceworks in Spotswood for the coming summer.

Dozens of shipping containers serving a range of cuisines would fill the empty site on Crown land on Booker St, according to plans submitted to Hobsons Bay Council.

As many as 30,000 food lovers are expected to visit the site every week.

The site would be open Friday night and weekends from lunch to mid-evening.

Grazeland is believed to be aimed at families but would also serve alcohol.

The planned structure for Grazeland in Spotswood. Picture: Supplied

The location. Picture: Supplied

The site would also be available for private functions during the week.

The project aims to capitalise on the boom in night markets and food truck parks across Melbourne.

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The application is from Scienceworks operator Museums Victoria and is seeking expressions of interest from food service.

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