Historical research indicates that following the first European Settlement of the Dandenong District in the late 1840s, the importance of the area as a meeting and trading Centre soon became apparent.

When the proposed settlement of Dandenong was first surveyed in the 1850’s, two acres of land was set-aside as cattle yards. The idea at this stage was to develop Dandenong as a Market town.

In November 1863 ratepayers petitioned for the establishment of a Market and in 1864 the Colonial Government officially granted approval for the development of the Dandenong Market.

Soon after a site in Dandenong for a Public Market was secured on the intersection of Lonsdale and McCrae Streets.

In October 1866, the Market was officially open for business.

In 1926 the Market was relocated to its existing site on the corner of Clow and Cleeland Streets, and in 1958 the livestock section of the Market moved to the area on Cheltenham Road, behind the Dandenong railway yards.

Although the Market is still in the same spot, the buildings and structure of the Market have changed over the years.

In 1996, the Market is underwent a complete overhaul, with extensions to the fruit and vegetable areas, development of a multi-level car park, implementation of internal and external “themed” Market signage, painting of the entire Market, coloured striped awnings as well as a new Market Logo.

The ‘New Improved’ Dandenong Market was launched in October 1995.

Dandenong Market has formed part of the rich heritage of Dandenong for over one and a quarter centuries. On Market days the open sided sheds, take on new life with hundreds of shoppers bustling through the great variety of fresh produce and assorted wares. Today in a world when seemingly sterile, air conditioned shopping centres have become the norm; the Dandenong Market provides a refreshing and traditional shopping experience for all ages.

Address: Corner Clow and Cleeland Streets,  Dandenong,  3175

Phone: (03) 9701 3850

Fax: (03) 9769 2629

Email: info@dandenongmarket.com.au

Classification: General Greengrocer

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