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Southbank to welcome new 56-storey residential tower from Salvo
A major new residential development is coming to Southbank, with property developer Salvo set to build a 56-storey tower at 42 Moray Street.
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Greystar tops out second build-to-rent project in South Yarra
Developer Greystar has topped out one of Australia’s largest build-to-rent projects in South Yarra.
Read MoreConstruction of Melbourne Square’s new tower is under way
Developer OSK Property has broken ground on BLVD – the latest tower as part of its $3 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank.
Read MoreCouncil almost doubles out-of-hours construction fines
A City of Melbourne councillor has been proactive on the issue after the state government had shown “zero interest” in addressing ongoing breaches.
Read MoreMultiplex 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.
Read MoreMajor 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.
Read MoreAustralia 108 reaches new heights
The shortlisted projects for the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards have been announced, and Southbank’s very own Australia 108 is in the running to become known for more than its height.
Read MoreExtended building hours continue
Weekday construction work on job sites can continue for 14 hours-a-day during Melbourne’s second coronavirus lockdown, despite growing frustration from affected residents stuck inside.
Read MoreCrown extension denied
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has knocked back Crown and Schiavello’s request for an extension of time to begin construction on their billion-dollar mega tower One Queensbridge.
Read MoreCall for tougher rules on builders
Residents have called on the City of Melbourne to crack down on after-hours construction, asserting that builders can break the current rules with impunity.
Read MoreBoulevard work starts
Construction for the Southbank Boulevard development started last month and will continue for a full year.
Read MoreCladding checks funded in the budget
$25 million in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 will be given to authorities in a bid to tackle combustible cladding found on 1400 buildings across the state.
Read MoreOwners to cop cladding cost
Strata lawyer Tom Bacon says the Victorian Government seems more determined than ever to burden apartment owners with the cost of removing non-compliant cladding.
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Council almost doubles out-of-hours construction fines
