Planning
“West Melbourne Waterfront” plans slammed by community as “madness”
A $230 million bold plan to create a “West Melbourne Waterfront” consisting of 14-storey high buildings lining the banks of the Maribyrnong River has drawn criticism from the community as being “excessive”.
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Fury over speed camera catching out unsuspecting drivers
Kensington residents are outraged by an “unfair” speed camera that is catching out unsuspecting drivers at record levels.
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Constructions site takes shape over Footscray Rd
Work to construct an elevated roadway over Footscray Rd is taking shape as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP).
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Government “finalising” more Parkville Gardens buses
The Victorian Government has confirmed that it is “finalising details” for additional bus services to Parkville Gardens following continued advocacy from local Greens MPs Dr Tim Read and Ellen Sandell.
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Greens respond to Arden Structure Plan “mess” with five-point plan
The Greens have responded to the state government’s “planning mess” of the Arden Structure Plan by releasing a five-point plan they say will fix the issue.
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Court House Hotel set to be brought back to life
North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel is set to undergo a makeover, according to the venue’s management, casting aside doubt of the building closing for good or falling into the hands of developers.
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West Melbourne build-to-rent development reaches “topping out” milestone
Sentinel Fund Manager Australia has celebrated the “topping out” of its first Victorian build-to-rent apartment development The Briscoe ahead of its scheduled March 2023 completion.
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“Bigger” North Melbourne pocket park a step closer
A pocket park in North Melbourne is a step closer after draft concept plans were released following community feedback last year.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
A councillor who has consistently criticised the City of Melbourne’s bike lane rollout has been replaced in her role as deputy chair of the transport portfolio.
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Council set to take state government to task over Arden plan after recommendations “ignored”
The City of Melbourne is preparing to challenge the state government for an explanation as to why various recommendations were largely “ignored” in its approval of the Arden precinct redevelopment plan, including affordable housing not being made mandatory.
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