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Council 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.
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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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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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Australia 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.
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Extended 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.
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Crown 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.
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Call 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.
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Boulevard work starts
Construction for the Southbank Boulevard development started last month and will continue for a full year.
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Cladding 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.
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Owners 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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This Southbank building future-proofed with EV charging, and how you can do the same
COVID Q&A: Private renovations, cladding rectifications and nuisance from pets
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