What you need to know

The project is located on Homes Victoria land at Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne.

City of Melbourne

The development at Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne will create 1,260 jobs.

The development will include 5% of Disability Discrimination Act fully accessible homes.
Artist impressions
Key features
- Less expensive to heat and cool with a 5-star Green Star rating and 7-star NatHERs average rating
- Safe and accessible open and green spaces
- Pathways connecting new homes to streets, footpaths and bike paths
- At least 5% of new social housing homes will be easier to access for people with disabilities. Key accessibility features that have been incorporated into the design include, drop off areas, lifts and car parking. Accessible amenities can also be found inside the new homes in the kitchens, bathrooms and storage areas.
Community committee
The department has established a Community Committee for the renewal of the North Melbourne site. The Committee is Chaired by Sheena Watt MP.
The committee brings together community members and representatives of local organisations to ensure effective communication throughout the site renewal. It enables ongoing and two-way feedback through participation with stakeholders and the community.
Members of the committee provide input and feedback on redevelopment plans and identify local issues and matters of concern as they arise. Committee members will communicate the progress of the redevelopment back to their communities to support the successful delivery of the project.
Timeline
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June 2021
Planning approval
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July 2021
Demolition complete
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Late 2021
Construction commences
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Early 2024
Completion of social housing

Contact us
Email icon:northmelbourne@homes.vic.gov.au
Phone icon:For languages other than English, please call 131 450.
Latest news
The latest community newsletter has updates on the progress of this important redevelopment project in North Melbourne: