Planning

“Not good enough”: Councillors scathing of Marvel Stadium plans

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

Development Victoria and the AFL have been jointly slammed by City of Melbourne councillors over the first stage of plans to redevelop Marvel Stadium’s waterfront edge, with Cr Jamal Hakim going so far as to label it as “embarrassing”.

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Hey, Development Victoria … what’s happening with Harbour Esplanade?

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

The AFL’s long-awaited transformation of the waterfront edge of Marvel Stadium has further revealed the backwards approach to planning when it comes to Docklands, and what is at risk should it be allowed to continue.

A green facelift for Southern Cross Station concourses

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has received matched funding from the City of Melbourne to create green infrastructure along the public concourses of Southern Cross Station.

Meet Peta Brehaut

May 29th, 2024 - Docklands News

“Since moving here I’ve got to know the people and the precinct and it’s a great neighbourhood.”

Development Victoria to repair Shipping Control Tower

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

Development Victoria (DV) has announced plans to restore Docklands’ historic Shipping Control Tower at North Wharf as part of a maintenance program to “ensure the structure can stand tall for years to come”.

Docklands’ maintenance man calls time

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

Many Docklanders won’t be aware that tucked away right at the end of North Wharf’s last boat shed beside the Bolte Bridge, handyman Paul Vella has been plying his many trades in Docklands for more than 20 years.

Central Pier demolition “progressing well”

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

Docklanders will have noticed considerable progress with the demolition of Central Pier in recent months, with much of Shed 9 now removed from Victoria Harbour.