Parcel A
Local: Residential has been selected to deliver the remainder of the Fitzroy Gasworks precinct, known as Parcel A.
Parcel A will include approximately 360 new homes, 33 per cent of which are dedicated as much needed affordable housing and 10 per cent of affordable dwellings to be designated for First Peoples. Planning permits are expected to be submitted for this Parcel in 2026.
Local: Residential is Australia’s largest build-to-rent platform, managing the operation of 2,156 rental apartments in Kensington, Box Hill and Southport (QLD), and overseeing the construction of a further 1,090 apartments in South Melbourne, Docklands and Southbank.
Local Residential will progress with design works for Parcel A with plans expected to be lodged for planning approval in 2026.
Parcels B & C
Joint Venture group Inner North Collective (INC JV) is the development partner for Parcels B & C which make up approximately 70% of the 1,400 homes across the precinct.
Planning permits were also recently approved for around 1050 homes including 20% as affordable housing. This is over 200 more homes than originally planned. The plans also confirmed 150 additional public parking spaces and larger open spaces.
Construction of Parcel B is expected to start in April 2026, with Parcel C to follow in 2027.
Parcels B and C will include around 1050 high quality and sustainable homes. To cater for the diverse housing needs of the inner-north community, homes available will include:
- social and affordable, including housing prioritised for access by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- specialist disability accommodation
- build-to-rent
- at market homes
- homes to purchase, of varying sizes.
INC JV brings together leading development and construction firms with extensive experience in delivering housing projects in Melbourne's inner north. It comprises of Assemble, Milieu and Hickory, with capital partners AustralianSuper and HESTA.
Bundha Sports Centre
111 Queens Parade, Fitzroy
The construction of the Bundha Sports Centre (formerly Fitzroy Gasworks Sports Centre) is now complete.
Bundha Sports Centre is the first publicly accessible vertical sports centre in Australia.
Constructed by Built Environs and designed by CO.OP studio, the multi-purpose indoor sports centre, adjacent to Wurun Senior Campus, is a key element of the Victorian Government’s vision for the Fitzroy Gasworks precinct.
The $54.5 million project is a partnership between the Victorian Government who has contributed $49.5 million, and City of Yarra who has contributed $5 million.
In September 2025, experienced venue management organisation, Clublinks, was announced as the long term operator of the centre.
Clublinks will spend the coming months setting up the venue ahead of its opening, which will include fit out of the gym and cafe. They will also run an Expression of Interest process for interested local sports clubs and associations looking to secure access to the venue, which will open to the community in early 2026.
The vertically designed sports centre provides much-needed sport facilities to Melbourne's inner north. Local jobs are being put first, with a range of local and First Nations businesses and suppliers delivering the project. Find out more.
Bundha Sports Centre also features sustainable infrastructure innovations such as:
- rainwater tanks to capture, store, and reuse stormwater run off
- rooftop solar panels to reduce energy costings.
The centre comprises of four courts for competition-level basketball, netball, and volleyball; a multi-purpose court for futsal; a gymnasium; café and lounge area; community facilities; all gender change rooms; a foyer and reception area.
In addition to the all-gender change rooms, it also boasts accessible amenities, such as a Disability Discrimination Act (1992) compliant lift and braille wayfinding signs.
The centre comprises of four courts for competition-level basketball, netball, and volleyball; a multi-purpose court for futsal; a gymnasium; café and lounge area; community facilities; all gender change rooms; a foyer and reception area.
Its integration with Wurun Senior Campus’ two courts enables shared use of the courts to create a seven-court facility outside of school hours.
The Bundha Sports Centre was gifted its official name by Aunty Gail Smith and supported by Aunty Di Kerr, Aunty Julieanne Axford and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (WWCHAC).
The name ‘Bundha’ means: ‘unity’ and was chosen to reflect how this innovative multi-purpose venue will unite the local community by supporting sports clubs and encouraging more people to get active.
Now that construction is complete, landscaping works will continue, including the installation of public art.
Bundha Sports Centre mural timelapse
The inspiring mural on the side of the Bundha Sports Centre was designed by proud Wurundjeri man, Alex Kerr and painted by Melbourne-based artists Jack Rowland and Yuria Okamura.
CO.OP Studio, as the designer of the Bundha Sports Centre, assisted in bringing the mural to life. Development Victoria has also worked in collaboration with the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to identify engagement opportunities for the site and to co-design the precinct’s public realm.
The mural weaves through themes of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country in the background, to represent the lands we are on. It includes Bunjil the Wedge-tailed Eagle, the Creator Being of the Wurundjeri people, and Waa the Raven, the protector. Bunjil and Waa ensure the safety of those in the mural, but they also look after all peoples living and chasing their dreams on Wurundjeri Country.
Alongside these elements, the mural celebrates First Peoples community sporting heroes. Their images provide inspiration to the younger generation coming through, to give them the courage to chase their dreams, no matter the hurdles they face. The mural features images of:
- The late Uncle Kevin Coombs – Wheelchair basketball player and Australia's first Indigenous Paralympian
- Elvis Carter – Grid Iron player
- Courtney Ugle – WAFL Footballer and founder of ‘Waangkiny’, a social enterprise that aims to transform adversity into influence through the power of storytelling
- John Secombe – Wheelchair Football
- Marissa Williamson Pohlman – Olympic Boxer
UDIA Victoria Social and Community Infrastructure Award recognises best practice in interdisciplinary design, development or renewal, and activation, of people centered places.
Wurun Senior Campus
Wurun Senior Campus, the new senior secondary campus for Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School, is located in the Fitzroy Gasworks precinct.
Delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority, Wurun Senior Campus has capacity for 650 students and opened in Term 1 2022.
Bundha Sports Centre Gallery
Updated on 02 January 2026