Planning
New crossings; tree islands proposed under council street safety study
The City of Melbourne has flagged new raised crossings in various locations around Southbank, as well as a series of “tree islands” along Kavanagh St in a bid to improve pedestrian safety.
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Council launches community engagement on Miles St and Dodds St Reserve expansion
The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on a proposal to expand Southbank’s Miles St and Dodds St Reserve with the first draft high-level concept now revealed.
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Victoria Barracks up for review prompting sale concerns
A cloud of doubt has been cast over the future of Southbank’s historic Victoria Barracks after the federal government announced it would be reviewing its entire Defence estate portfolio.
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Fears of displacement as Park Towers earmarked for redevelopment
Dr Mohammed Ahmed, a public housing tenant at South Melbourne’s Park Towers, fears his life will be uprooted without a viable alternative if his building is knocked down at some as yet unspecified point during the next 30 years.
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Peter Elliott Architects to deliver South Melbourne Town Hall revamp
Much-anticipated work to breathe new life into the South Melbourne Town Hall is expected to start early next year, after Peter Elliott Architects was announced as the project’s leader.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.
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Port Phillip council in “fight” for future of Fishermans Bend amid “abandoned” plans
The City of Port Phillip (CoPP) has accused the Victorian Government of “abandoning” its plans for Fishermans Bend as it ramps up a new campaign to “fight for a bright future” for the urban renewal project.
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“Neighbourhood hotel” announced as part of The Queensbridge Building
An under-construction 62-storey Queensbridge St development is set to feature “Hannah St. Hotel”.
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Major Crown properties on the market, but still no move on Queensbridge site
Two major Southbank sites on Clarendon St and City Rd have put up for sale by Crown’s new owners, US private equity group Blackstone, following its $8.9 billion acquisition of the company in 2022.
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New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial on Swanston and Elizabeth streets sees e-scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
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Multiplex set to take on $2b skyscraper build in Southbank
Construction giant Multiplex has been officially announced as the builder for the highly anticipated STH BNK by Beulah project, with what will be the tallest skyscraper in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Council drills into Yarra for further Greenline clues
Drilling into the Yarra River bed will help determine which boardwalks and promenades are feasible for Greenline.
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Kings Way “eyesore” labelled a “disgrace” as site flagged for potential open space
The condition of a heritage building opposite Boyd Park in Southbank has come under scrutiny by the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA), as the site’s owners await approval to conduct early demolition works.
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Less space for cars, more for pedestrians in plan to “rebalance” city streets
Southbankers walking into the CBD may soon be battling with less cars under a new plan for the city’s streets.
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Residents of high-rise tower plead for help as sewage leak overruns building
Residents of a housing commission tower in South Melbourne are pleading for action as a major sewage leak causes their building to be overrun with black mould, which they say has become “unbearable”.
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Major upgrades take shape in Arts Precinct transformation
Works on the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) have ramped up with major construction starting on the State Theatre’s refurbishment as well as a new urban garden.
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Footpath works take shape on City Rd-Power St intersection
A major overhaul of the notorious City Rd-Power St intersection is almost complete with the laying of bluestone paving on the expanded City Rd footpath being one of the final expected stages.
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Speeding bikes and scooters see more than 1100 sign petition calling for greater pedestrian safety measures
More than 1100 residents have signed a petition calling for greater safety measures to be implemented for pedestrians as the number of electric vehicles on footpaths increases.
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Council lagging behind on 44km bike lane goal
The City of Melbourne isn’t on track to reach its goal of installing 44km of protected bike lanes by mid-2024.
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Long-awaited release of Montague Precinct plans “very imminent”
The long-awaited release of the state government’s Montague Precinct plans could happen during or before April, with locals finally having the opportunity to view specific plans for the area.
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