Final phase of Collins Square

The last of Walker Corporation’s towers has been submitted for planning approval, with the City of Melbourne last month putting its support behind the proposal.

The proposed commercial building would be 27-storeys tall, requiring an amendment to the Collins Square development plan, which allows a 20-storey building on the site.

If approved the building will be constructed at the corner of Batman’s Hill and Georgiana St, next to Village Docklands.

As reported by Docklands News in September, residents of Village Docklands oppose the proposed building, saying it will cause disruptions to traffic flow, will overshadow their building and pool area, and block residents’ views.

At the City of Melbourne’s November 11 Future Melbourne Committee meeting councillors unanimously agreed to provide in-principle support for the proposal.

It will send a letter to the Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure outlining its support, subject to conditions.

Final approval of the tower and amendment of the Collins Square development plan lies with the planning minister.