Planning

Is Development Victoria planning its exit from Docklands?
An end date for Development Victoria’s cessation from its authority over Docklands may be on the horizon amid speculation that it could be handing over its planning powers by 2030.
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Division over stamp duty concession impact on Docklands
A number of Docklands apartments that are under currently construction are eligible for off-the-plan stamp duty concessions, but the development community is divided on what the impact of this will be.
Read MoreSchool streets for Docklands’ kids
The way from home to school and back is formative – we all remember it. This journey can be rich in sensory and social experiences along the way, or rather constrained, strapped in the back of a car. The difference largely depends on the safety of walking independently.
Read MoreBoat Show on NewQuay Promenade prompts concern
Some members of the Docklands community have raised concerns over the City of Melbourne’s decision to hold the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show on NewQuay Promenade despite the council restricting vehicle access due to repair works.
Read MoreHundreds of new homes approved in Docklands development
Docklands is set for a major residential boost following the state government approving more than 700 new homes at 208 to 226 Harbour Esplanade.
Read MoreThe Melbourne Star Observation Wheel may soon “spin” again in Docklands
With September marking three years since the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel was permanently closed, hopes are alive that an “interested party” may soon have it spinning once again.
Read More“Staggeringly different”: council advises against proposal for Docklands “utopia”
City of Melbourne councillors say that a new proposal for a Harbour Esplanade site was significantly at variance to the original development plan, and that it failed to meet community needs.
Read MoreHome Docklands launches 676 new build-to-rent apartments
Australian build-to-tent (BTR) provider Home has launched its latest project, Home Docklands, which aims to redefine urban living standards.
Read More“Good progress” continues on Central Pier demolition
Development Victoria’s acting group head of precincts Ronan Mellan says it continues to make good progress on the removal of Central Pier from Victoria Harbour despite reports of delays during recent months.
Read MoreAnother 100 years of life in recycled Docklands wharf timbers
Timber, concrete, steel and bricks from Docklands’ historic North Wharf and Central Pier are finding a new lease on life as recycled building materials for local projects.
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Capturing the culture clash
