More homes coming to Docklands

At the sod turn for 899 Collins Street, were (L-R): Development Victoria Action CEO, Joanne Wandel;  Hon. Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece; Managing Director of International Business Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, Itaru Ishihara; and Lendlease CEO Development, Tom Mackellar. 

A major new housing development in Docklands has received planning approval by the Victorian Government, adding over 900 homes to the precinct.

The towers will be built by Lendlease on Collins Wharf and supply 915 homes.

The $521 million Lendlease development includes two 28-storey buildings with 349 and 375 apartments, and a 16-storey building with 191 apartments. This development will complete the Collins Wharf precinct.

In addition to the towers, a planning approval has been received for a neighbouring public park that will feature over 1,500sqm of open space.

In addition to these towers, construction is now underway at Lendlease’s site at 899 Collins Street on Victoria Harbour. The 499-unit build-to-rent development spans 24 levels and is due to be completed in 2066.

Designed by Cox Architects, the development will also offer an outdoor pool overlooking Victoria Harbour; a dog park and outdoor rooftop BBQ area; music and podcast rooms; lounges; a full-sized and fully equipped gym, cinema, wellness treatment rooms and private dining rooms. It will also be all-electric and target a 5-Star Green Star Building rating.

Development Victoria’s Group Head, Precincts, Niall Cunningham, said that Development Victoria, as the Victorian Government’s property developer, plays a pivotal role in delivering the Government’s objectives in its Housing Statement.

“As the landowners and development partner for Docklands, our team oversees and administers development agreements to create exciting opportunities to create more housing for Victorians in this fast-growing precinct,” he said.

As one of the largest urban renewal projects under construction in Australia Melbourne’s Docklands is a long-term project.Matching the size of the Melbourne CBD, the precinct is home to more than 17,000 residents and 73,000 workers and attracts millions of visitors annually.

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