Victoria Dock, including Central Pier, is on the Victorian Heritage Register and Inventory as the oldest,
large, single dock remaining in the world. It is a 37.6 hectare water basin constructed between 1887 and
1892 to accommodate large ships of the time. Sheds 9 and 14 are architecturally, historically and
scientifically (technically) significant as the first sheds at Victoria Dock to be redesigned in 1942 to
accommodate mechanical handling equipment.
Shed 9 was originally constructed in 1916 and comprised a central enclosed shed with open sided roof
areas at either end. In 1939- 1946 the shed was altered, its roof raised and the entire roof area built in.
The original shed 14 was constructed in 1916 at the same time as the central roadway. However this
was demolished in 1941 and rebuilt in 1953 together with the new wharf apron, new flooring within the
shed and widening of the central roadway. In 2007, both sheds were refurbished and re-opened. Shed
14 is now home to four sophisticated and stylish event spaces, including one of the largest events
facilities in Victoria which also features a stunning 66-metre crystal chandelier, the longest chandelier in
the southern hemisphere. Shed 9 is an eclectic mix of tourism and leisure tenancies, including a cocktail
bar, a pub and bistro and pizzeria.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin nation. A
sculpture on the Southern entry to Docklands has been erected as recognition and was inspired by
Bunjil, the eaglehawk that is regarded as the spirit creator of the Kulin nations. The Wurundjeri people
believe that Bunjil is a spiritual being who created people and all living things from the land. He keeps a
watchful eye on people and offers guidance to those who choose to listen.
