Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
We’re delivering new modern and energy-efficient social housing in South Melbourne.
The Commonwealth and Victorian Government are working together through the Big Housing Build and the Housing Australia Future Fund to deliver 131 new social homes.
These homes will be delivered on the site of the old walk-ups at 182-196 Dorcas Street in South Melbourne.
This project will double the social housing in this area and provide safe and secure homes for Victorians who need them most.
It’s the first step in renewing the South Melbourne Housing Precinct. The vision is to create a safe, well-designed and well-connected neighbourhood.
We’ll work with residents and the community as we plan and design the new homes.
Construction will begin in mid-2026 and finish by 2029.
Project timeline:
2024
September 2025
Mid 2026
2029
Community consultation
We’re inviting local residents and the South Melbourne community to provide their comments and ideas on what is important to them as we start the planning and design process for the future of the site.
If you would like to have your say, visit the Engage Victoria webpage to complete an online survey and find details about upcoming events. This consultation will close on Sunday 21 September.
We will continue to update the community throughout each stage of the project.
Relocations
All residents from the old walk-ups have been supported to move into new homes that suit their ongoing needs.
Relocated households will have the right to return to the new homes, based on their ongoing eligibility, needs, and suitability of the new homes.
Get in touch
To enquire about this project, please send us an email.