We're transforming North Richmond into a connected, inclusive and thriving precinct. Learn more about the exciting projects that are taking shape across the grounds that will help us achieve this vision.
The vision for North Richmond
North Richmond is home to many vibrant, diverse and proud communities.
We’ve been working with the North Richmond community to better understand how we can achieve our shared vision of creating a safe, inclusive and connected place to live, work and visit.
As well as building more homes through the Big Housing Build, we’re investing in new and upgraded community facilities throughout the precinct for residents and visitors to use and enjoy.
This network of gardens, playgrounds, multi-use community rooms, outdoor gyms, sporting facilities and recreational spaces will be connected by well-lit pathways.
We’re committed to working with the community to better understand how we can strengthen inclusion, celebrate diversity and create a bright future for all residents and visitors.
Current and planned construction works
There will be some disruptions on and around the North Richmond estate while building works are underway to deliver new community upgrade projects.
Many of these projects are either finished or nearing completion and open for residents.
Now open
- All playgrounds now open
- Kitchen gardens
- Futsal pitch, rotunda and outdoor table tennis
- Promenade pathway
- Community rooms
Opening in February
- Tai Chi lawn
- New forecourt connecting the upgraded community room and apartment foyer at 106 Elizabeth St
- Upgraded lawn area at the corner of Lennox and Highett St
Current and upcoming works
- Landscaping and gardening
- Apartment upgrades at 110 and 112 Elizabeth St
- Foyer upgrades. Works notices and temporary access signage are displayed around the estate
- Outdoor upgrades and maintenance
North Richmond map of upgrades
Exciting upgrades coming soon
Revitalisation projects are taking shape across the North Richmond precinct.
Construction is underway to deliver new and upgraded playgrounds, sporting facilities and multi-use community rooms, as well as security upgrades to improve safety throughout the precinct.
These upgrades will create more opportunities for the community to connect, engage and be active, and are funded through the Building Works and Maintenance Stimulus package.
We’re delivering outdoor gym and recreational spaces with modern exercise and fitness equipment to promote positive health and wellbeing. These will be located between 106/108 Elizabeth Street and 110/112 Elizabeth Street and 139 Highett Street.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- New barbecue facilities and recreational areas will provide people with opportunities to get together and socialise.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- We're delivering brand-new play spaces with modern equipment and rubberised soft fall for children, friends and families to play and socialise in a safe environment at 108, 110/112 Elizabeth Street and 139 Highett Street.
- We're re-locating the existing 106 Elizabeth Street playground to a new area on the eastern side of the building.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- We’re building a new multipurpose outdoor activity space that includes a futsal pitch and upgrading the existing rotunda for resident gatherings, exercise and enjoyment.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- We’re building a new well-lit pedestrian pathway from Lennox Street to Risley Street making it safer, faster and easier to get around the grounds.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- We’re creating vibrant, accessible and welcoming open green spaces and gardens to promote positive health and wellbeing and community connection, at 106, 108 and between 110/112 Elizabeth Street and 139 Highett Street.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- We’re upgrading community rooms to provide residents with modern, vibrant, comfortable and safe spaces to connect, work and engage at both 106 and 110 Elizabeth Street.
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
- Upgrade the foyers at 106, 110, 112 and 139 Elizabeth Street to provide residents with a safe, accessible and welcoming space.
- Works start – mid 2022
- Works finished – end 2022
- New licence plate recognition entry to ensure priority parking for Richmond residents
- Works start – early 2022
- Works finished – late 2022
We're refurbishing apartments and delivering modern facilities for residents.
North Richmond master plan
We’re working on a plan to inform what the future of North Richmond will look like.
The North Richmond master plan provides an overview of what we’re doing to create connected, inclusive and safe spaces for residents to live and thrive.
It incorporates the various projects that are taking place across the precinct and is informed by the community.
Visit Engage Victoria to get involved and stay up to date.
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Contact us
If you have any questions about these projects or concerns during their construction, you can email us at richmond.construction@homes.vic.gov.au and one of our team members will be in touch.
Thank you for your patience while these works are underway and for your ongoing support of the North Richmond revitalisation.
Accessibility
If you would like to receive this information in an accessible format, email richmond.construction@homes.vic.gov.au.
Interpreter
If you speak a language other than English or would like an interpreter to help you read this information, you can get help over the telephone. Call 131 450.