High-rise redevelopment - January 2026
Information for renters at
150 Victoria Avenue (Layfield Court), Albert Park
150 Inkerman Street (Inkerman Heights), St Kilda
159 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
29 Crown Street, Flemington
25 King Street, Prahran
27 King Street, Prahran
94 Ormond Street, Kensington
What happens next?
Redeveloping your building to deliver better homes will take time, and there will be lots of support along the way.
Here’s what will happen in the coming months, and what you can expect at each stage.
Timeline
January 2026
February 2026
March - May 2026
June 2026
July 2026 - February 2028
January 2026: There’s nothing you need to do right now
But if you have questions, Homes Victoria and our partners Better Health Network and CoHealth, will be available in the community room at your building.
You can check the notice board in each foyer for the dates and times our teams will be available, including interpreter support.
If you can’t make it in-person, you can still reach us:
- find information on our website
- call our dedicated support line on 1800 716 866
- speak with your local housing office
February 2026: Talking with you early
We’ll write to you to invite you to complete a short questionnaire online, over the phone, on paper, or in person. Our health partners, Better Health Network and CoHealth, can also help you to do this.
This will help us provide you the right supports through the move as we learn more about:
- where you would like to live and who you’d like to stay near
- any special features your next home may need
- your accessibility or medical needs
- how you’d like to receive updates and in what language
- who you’d like us to keep in touch with during the process (e.g. family, carer, or support worker)
This will not be your official relocation form, it’s just a way for us to start planning for your community’s needs.
You’ll still have plenty of time to ask questions, and to let us know if things change.
March - May 2026: Updating you on community input
We’ll share back what we heard. We’ll also provide information on how we’ll keep you informed, how your dedicated relocation worker will work with you, and the types of homes and support available.
June 2026: Relocation Hubs open
Relocation Hubs will be open during weekdays.
You’ll be able to drop in, book an appointment, or come with a family member or carer to talk with our team.
Our Relocation Hubs will be a place to:
- ask questions
- get one-on-one advice
- access printed information
- get help filling out forms or understanding your options
Your dedicated relocation support worker
From June 2026, you’ll have a dedicated relocation support worker supporting your household. They’ll be your mainpoint of contact throughout your move.
Together, you’ll complete an official relocation form to confirm your needs and preferences so we can find the right home for you.
Don’t worry if your situation has changed since the first questionnaire, your relocation support worker will update everything with you.
July 2026 to February 2028: Relocation meetings, offers, inspections, and moving home
Finding residents a new home and moving will happen in carefully planned stages to make sure all households are helped with their move by February 2028.
Your relocations support worker will help you at every stage, from finding homes that suit your needs, to viewing properties, and moving and settling in.
We’ll have time to plan your move together and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Ongoing support
During your relocation you’ll continue to have access to:
- Relocation Hubs
- your dedicated relocation support worker
- health and wellbeing support through our partner organisations
- translation and interpreting services, if needed
We’re here to support you and make your move as smooth and positive as possible.
Nothing is changing overnight. When it is time to move, residents will be supported to move to new housing that meets their needs and preferences.