Development Victoria

🚧 Big milestone at Fitzroy Gasworks!

Construction is now underway on 513 build-to-rent homes at the iconic Fitzroy Gasworks Parcel B, marking a major milestone in the transformation of the precinct.

The new build to rent community includes 121 social and 43 affordable homes, with 10% of the affordable homes allocated to First Peoples.

Once complete, the Fitzroy Gasworks precinct will deliver around 1,400 homes in total, with at least 20 per cent dedicated to affordable housing.

With Bundha Sports Centre already open and new homes underway, the precinct is transforming into a vibrant inner-city community where people can live, work and connect🏙️

Find out more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/first-homes-underway-at-fitzroy-gasworks

Milieu Property

Exciting next steps for The Avenue, Coburg!

Hickory Group has signed on as head contractor to deliver the vibrant new residential community at 31 The Avenue, Coburg, which will contribute to increasing housing supply across the state.

Designed by Hayball, the vibrant new residential community at 31 The Avenue, Coburg is a 4-building apartment complex of up to 275 dwellings, with 10% dedicated to affordable housing.

One of the buildings will be dedicated to build-to-rent, supporting a variety of households and budgets.

Construction works have begun on site, with completion expected in late 2027.

Learn more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/head-contractor-appointed-for-the-avenue-coburg

We're all in for National Reconciliation Week 🖤☀️❤️

This week, our First Peoples Partnerships Working Group led a whole-of-organisation session, sharing some practical examples of how our commitment to advancing self-determination is being delivered across our portfolio of projects.

With panels from the Tarratarra Stadium and Silverbrook teams, we reflected on how our projects are uplifted through strengthening our relationships with Traditional Owners and First Peoples communities, and our efforts to prioritise visible cultural values, language revitalisation and procurement from Aboriginal-owned businesses.

Exciting progress at Junction Place, Wodonga!

Plans have officially been lodged for Station Square, a major new development set to bring even more energy to one of regional Australia’s largest urban renewal projects.

Located at the corner of Elgin Boulevard and High Street, the proposed development by Birchmore includes:

- a 160-room hotel
- café and bar spaces
- function facilities
- health and wellness amenities
- retail tenancies

Find out more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/plans-lodged-for-station-square-at-junction-place

This Flashback Friday, we’re taking a look back at our project at Coomoora Springvale South, completed in 2025 🔙

We delivered 47 new homes in the heart of Melbourne’s south-east, along with 16 additional land lots 🏡

Today, residents are enjoying life in a vibrant new neighbourhood community with plenty of open space and great liveability outcomes.

That’s part of what we do best - creating more homes for Victorians and helping communities thrive.

Find out more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/projects/springvale-south?page=overview

A new secondary school is coming to central Dandenong 🏫

Hester Hornbrook Academy has been selected to deliver a new campus within the Revitalising Central Dandenong (RCD) precinct.

The school will provide fee-free education for students aged 15 to 25, with flexible learning pathways and integrated wellbeing support 🍎

Perfectly positioned near Dandenong Station, its central location will make it easier for young people to connect with education and their community 🤝

Find out more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/new-school-campus-to-open-in-central-dandenong

Hester Hornbrook Academy

New school campus to open in central Dandenong Hester Hornbrook Academy will open a new campus in the heart of the Revialising Central Dandenong precinct, complementing existing education offerings in the region.

Another milestone for LUMA Sunshine North, with the first of 85 new Stage 2 homes now ready to welcome residents!

This growing community is delivering more housing choice in Melbourne’s west, including affordable homes, sustainable design and new open space for locals to enjoy.

With Willowbark Park already open and more homes on the way, LUMA continues to take shape as a connected and inclusive neighbourhood.

Read more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/new-homes-for-sunshine-north

Introducing Echo - a striking art installation that brings Central Pier's footprint back to life across Victoria Harbour.

Made up of 147 illuminated marine buoys arranged in a precise grid, Echo creates a moving visual “echo” of Central Pier.

By day, it reveals the scale and geometry of the former pier. By night, it transforms into a mesmerising field of light - inviting people to pause, connect and reflect on Docklands’ evolving story.

Echo was designed by LookEar and Mono Design and delivered in partnership with Heritage Victoria, Parks Victoria and the City of Melbourne.

Find out more: https://www.development.vic.gov.au/news/docklands-docklands-waterfront-lights-up-with-echo-of-central-pier/_recache