Alamein Avenue and Ambon Street, Ashburton
We've started planning for the redevelopment of the Alamein Avenue and Ambon Street housing sites in Ashburton. We’ll replace the old walk-ups with 91 new homes.
The new homes will be modern, well-designed and energy efficient. The project also includes new communal areas inside and outside the building.
This project is being delivered in partnership between the Commonwealth Government's Housing Australia Future Fund and the Victorian Government.
We’re delivering more and better social housing close to public spaces, transport and services.
Construction is expected to start in late 2026 and be completed in 2028.
Timeline
October 2025
Late 2025 - early 2026
March 2026
Mid 2026
Late 2026
2028
Community consultation
Feedback, ideas, and comments from the community are important in shaping the future design of the housing site. We encourage former Alamain Avenue and Ambon Street residents and the wider Ashburton community to participate in each stage of the planning and development process over the coming months.
In October and November 2025, we asked residents, neighbours, the community, Council and other stakeholders what was important to them, to help inform the design of the Alamein Avenue and Ambon Street project.
Our online survey was open from Monday 20 October until 11:59pm on Sunday 9 November 2025.
We also held 2 community drop-in sessions and 5 stakeholder workshops with local council, the local housing office, Victoria Police, local service providers, and traditional owners.
There will be more opportunities for you to provide your feedback on the draft designs in early 2026.
Relocations
All residents from the old walk-ups at Alamein Avenue and Ambon Street 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.
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For more information
If you have any questions about the project, send us an email. You can also sign up to receive updates about the project.