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Docklands – the creative jewel of Victoria

Docklands became the home of a new Hollywood project and to the final piece in Victoria’s creative capital with a $46 million investment announced on October 19.

A new soundstage a quarter of the size of the MCG will be built at Docklands Studios Melbourne, which which will become the regional base of Dick Cook Studios (DCS) for two new film projects.

Docklands Chamber of Commerce president Joh Maxwell said the community looked forward to working with the project.

“The investment in new infrastructure with construction starting in mid-2020 is a further confirmation that Docklands is growing and continuing to develop,” she said.

“It’s a touch of Hollywood for Docklands and the ability to showcase our precinct to the world.”

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Docklands’ black hole for building plans

By Sean Car An historical administrative bungle between government agencies means that original building plans for any number of Docklands buildings may have either been “lost” or can’t be accessed, according to the City of Melbourne.

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Harbour Esplanade

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