Planning
From 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.
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Is 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.
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Port 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).
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New 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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Renewed calls for public transport to be accelerated to Fishermans Bend
Infrastructure Victoria has called for the state government to start building tram routes to Fishermans Bend by 2030, while urging it to “start preparing now” for the Melbourne Metro 2 train project.
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Calls for parking overhaul at Yarra’s Edge to deter hooning activity
A Yarra’s Edge resident is calling on the City of Melbourne to consider making substantial changes to car parking arrangements surrounding Point Park in response to past hooning activity seen in the area.
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Gas works light up Harbour Esplanade
Gas and electricity giant APA Group is carrying out works in Docklands to prepare for repairs and maintenance.
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Government puts Mission to Seafarers building out to tender
The Victorian Government’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is inviting expressions of interest from commercial operators to activate the heritage-listed Mission to Seafarers building in Docklands.
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“A complete rethink”: Calls for state government to return to E-Gate
With construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project nearing an end, calls are reemerging for the state government to revisit urban renewal in E-Gate to address critical shortfalls in housing, schools and open space.
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New face leads Development Victoria
Docklands’ authority Development Victoria (DV) has a new CEO in former Lendlease and Mirvac figure Anne Jolic, who will lead the state government’s property development agency into its next critical phase.
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