Planning » Housing
Promised housing in Parkville Gardens remains unbuilt, six years after government pledge
A parcel of land in Parkville Gardens set aside for affordable and social housing by state government remains untouched and undeveloped six years after the project’s announcement.
Latest
New keep clear markings coming to Adderley St
New keep clear markings will be installed at two intersections in West Melbourne to help ease traffic congestion, which had been exacerbated by the closure of Dynon Rd.
Read More
West Gate Tunnel reaches another major milestone
The final piece of the West Gate Tunnel’s new elevated freeway will soon be stitched into place using a 1400-tonne crane.
Read More
Housing redevelopment under pressure amid community concerns
The redevelopment of a former public housing estate in North Melbourne has come under criticism due to its reported delays, a lack of updates, and community consultative committee members “treated very poorly”.
Read More
North Melbourne social housing build reaches “topping out” milestone
A $40 million housing complex build in North Melbourne is gathering pace with Premier Daniel Andrews visiting the site to speak about the importance of providing more social and affordable housing.
Read More
Red Cross building snapped up by build-to-rent giant
A former Australian Red Cross building in North Melbourne has been sold to real estate investment firm Sentinel, which plans to transform the site into apartments under a build-to-rent model.
Read More
West Gate Tunnel construction more than “70 per cent” complete
The Victorian Government has announced the heavily interrupted construction of the West Gate Tunnel is now more than 70 per cent complete, after beginning in early 2018 and now projected to finish in late 2025, three years later than originally proposed.
Read More
New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial sees scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
Read More
West Melbourne residents outraged over hotel redevelopment plans
A proposal to redevelop the Miami Hotel in West Melbourne into a five-storey building over four parcels of land has angered locals who believe it will have a detrimental impact to the area’s amenity.
Read More
Historic North Melbourne church sold for first time in 170 years
A large property site in North Melbourne that has been home to a 170-year-old bluestone church has been sold to an offshore buyer.
Read More
Residents demand better public transport for Parkville Gardens
Council’s infrastructure plan sharpens focus on schools, hubs and open space in city’s north-west
Download the Latest Edition