Planning

Is Development Victoria planning its exit from Docklands? 

Is Development Victoria planning its exit from Docklands? 

October 30th, 2024 - Sean Car

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. 

Latest

Division over stamp duty concession impact on Docklands

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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 More

School streets for Docklands’ kids

October 30th, 2024 - Dr Elek Pafka

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 More

Boat Show on NewQuay Promenade prompts concern

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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 More

Hundreds of new homes approved in Docklands development

October 30th, 2024 - Léa Carré

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 More

The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel may soon “spin” again in Docklands

October 2nd, 2024 - Sean Car

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”

October 2nd, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

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 More

Home Docklands launches 676 new build-to-rent apartments

October 2nd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

October 2nd, 2024 - Sean Car

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 More

Another 100 years of life in recycled Docklands wharf timbers

August 29th, 2024 - David Allen

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.

Read More
Capturing the culture clash

Capturing the culture clash

October 5th, 2018 - Docklands News
Experts to get down and dirty at MCEC

Experts to get down and dirty at MCEC

August 3rd, 2010 - Docklands News
Join Our Facebook Group