Planning

$2 billion tech hub announced for Fishermans Bend
Fishermans Bend is set to become Australia’s next major hub for high-tech innovation and industry, following the announcement of a $2 billion digital campus to be delivered by data infrastructure giant NEXTDC.
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Sonic Healthcare revealed as new owner of former Costco site in Docklands
Docklands’ former Costco site is set for a new lease on life, with Sonic Healthcare officially revealed as the purchaser behind a major development proposal to transform the prominent site into a high-tech research and development centre.
Read MoreDocklands provides unexpected hope for delivery of Greenline vision
The City of Melbourne will be pulling its funding for Greenline in the upcoming budget due to a lack of further support from the state or federal governments. However, despite the setback, a silver lining can be found in Docklands.
Read MoreOpen space projects in Lorimer key to Yarra’s Edge as Fishermans Bend takes shape
A trio of new parks proposed for the Lorimer Precinct in Fishermans Bend is set to reshape public amenity for residents living in Docklands’ Yarra’s Edge, as the state government edges closer to finalising its long-awaited infrastructure funding plan.
Read MoreWhat is in store for ATET’s future?
Despite being amid an ongoing legal battle with the City of Melbourne and unable to operate for two years, ATET’s owner, Jake Hughes, still holds hope that the venue will one day live on.
Read MoreCouncil greenlights new operations marina in Docklands
The City of Melbourne is set to expand its maritime operations by building a new Waterways Operation Hub for commercial vessels to refuel – an initiative which has been many years in the making.
Read MoreFrom dated to digital: an apartment building’s journey to a smarter, future-proofed future
Cobwebs in the walkways, lift buttons that had seen better days, and internet speeds that felt like a relic from a bygone era – that was everyday life in one of Melbourne’s well-known 1990s apartment towers, before our committee decided to act.
Read MoreIs an ATET hangover holding Docklands back?
On June 23, 2023, Docklands farewelled ATET – a floating nightclub that had become the hottest topic in the area. Despite its closure, the impact of its operations continue to underline conversations surrounding Docklands' future.
Read MorePort of Melbourne presses council on freight bridge
The Port of Melbourne has called on the City of Melbourne to include its proposed freight bridge over the Yarra River between Swanson and Webb Docks in its new Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS).
Read MoreNew cycling veloway opens in Docklands
A new elevated cycling and pedestrian bridge over Footscray Rd opened on April 15 to the delight of local cyclists.
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Planning power to shift in Docklands
