About the project
Homes Victoria is delivering new social and market homes to give more Victorians a safe and secure place to call home.
Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne is located to Melbourne’s north, just a few kilometres from the city centre.
The redevelopment of the site will replace 112 walk-ups that did not comply with current design standards with 300 new homes, consisting of 133 social homes and 167 market homes.
The site will deliver a 18% increase in social housing and First Home Buyers were given priority access to purchase a new market home.
The supply of new housing at the site will help tackle the growing problem of housing affordability in Victoria.
Homes Victoria is joining with development partner MAB Corporation, and registered housing association HousingFirst, to redevelop the Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne site.
What you need to know
The project is located on Homes Victoria land at Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne.
City of Melbourne
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 members of the community 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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Planning approval
June 2021
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Construction commences
Early 2022
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Completion of social housing
Early 2024
Contact us
Email icon:northmelbourne@homes.vic.gov.au
Phone icon:For languages other than English, please call 131 450.
Community newsletters
The latest community newsletter has updates on the progress of this important redevelopment project in North Melbourne:
Factsheet
Information for renters in North Melbourne
Renters looking at relocation options in North Melbourne can find out more about new homes on Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne here.
This development is well connected to communal spaces that residents can enjoy. Learning and play are a real focus along with great connections to the surrounding neighbourhood. The new homes are designed for modern households. They meet high sustainability standards making them comfortable year-round and easier and cheaper to heat and cool.
Find out more about new homes on Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne here.