Pilot unlocking inner-Melbourne for more homes

Development Victoria is unlocking government surplus land in inner-Melbourne to deliver homes on four underutilised sites in Preston, Coburg, Alphington, and Malvern.

The Small Sites Pilot program aims to deliver approximately 260 homes across the four sites, with 10% designated as affordable housing, accelerating medium density housing projects close to existing schools, hospitals, jobs, and transport.

An Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign has launched seeking interest from developers who have experience in delivering medium-density apartment and townhouse developments.

The successful developers will determine the type of housing offered at each site, which may include townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments.

Chief Development Office Joanne Wandel said the pilot program is an exciting opportunity for developers to support our vision to deliver more homes for Victorians, as set out in the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement.

"This pilot aims to increase the supply of more diverse and affordable housing options in well established parts of Melbourne,” said Joanne.

If the pilot is successful, the Government will explore other sites in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria to help address housing challenges.

Development Victoria will oversee the EOI process for these sites in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning.

The EOI campaign is open until 3pm Tuesday 27 August, with the aim to appoint developers and commence construction as soon as possible subject to relevant planning approvals.

Find out more about the EOI by visiting the project page, or by heading to Buying for Victoria.