Key details
Location
433 Smith Street, Fitzroy
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
Policy objective
Create an urban village that includes new housing, community facilities, and open space.
Overview
Fitzroy Gasworks will be a new neighbourhood with the works – diverse and affordable homes close to public transport, a senior high school, open space, multi-use sports centre and commercial spaces.
Located in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after locations within walking distance to transport, healthcare, schools, jobs and bike trails, Fitzroy Gasworks will provide 1,400 new homes (including a minimum 20% affordable).
We’ve already cleaned the land and coordinated the delivery of the new Wurun Senior Campus and Bundha Sports Centre. Now we’re excited to transform Fitzroy Gasworks into a landmark precinct, offering affordable homes and great communal facilities.
Fitzroy Gasworks is made up of 4 sites:
- Parcel A – 360 new homes, 33% of which are dedicated as much needed affordable housing and 10% of affordable dwellings to be designated for First Peoples. Delivered by Local: Residential.
- Parcels B and C – 1,050 new homes including 20% affordable. Delivered by Joint Venture group Inner North Collective (INC JV). Construction will start in May 2026 on 513 build to rent homes on Parcel B, located on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Smith Street.
- Bundha Sports Centre and Wurun Senior Campus – this parcel has been completed.
We’re setting a new benchmark for urban renewal and affordable and sustainable living in one of Melbourne’s most historic and established suburbs.
Find out what’s happening on our current works page.
3.9ha project area
20% affordable housing
around 1,400 new apartments
8.7% public open space
Timeline
- Community engagement – vision
- Community reference group formed
- Start of remediation
- Rezoning
- Community engagement – Victorian School Building Authority
- Community engagement – collaborative design
- Development plan exhibition
- School complete and open for students
- Development plan submission
- Precincts B and C Registration of Interest
- Precincts B and C expressions of interest
- Remediation complete
- Fitzroy sports centre construction commences
- Development Plan approved
- Community Reference Group meeting
- Parcel B and C request for proposal (subject to change)
- Community Reference Group meetings
- Bundha Sports Centre construction complete
- Works start on public open space
- Parcel A request for proposal opens
- Works start on Queens Parade service lane upgrade
- Construction starts on Parcel
- Construction starts on Alexandra Parade car park
- Construction expected to start on Parcel A and Parcel C
- Parcel B ready to move in
Approach
The rejuvenation of the former Fitzroy Gasworks will transform an iconic urban site into an integrated, sustainable and thriving urban village.
Fitzroy Gasworks is a whole-of-government approach to urban renewal, delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the public and private sector.
The vision for the project has been shaped by extensive consultation, to reflect the heritage of the site and the needs of the community.
Remediation
We are pleased to announce that the Fitzroy Gasworks Site Remediation is complete and the site is suitable for the next phase of this exciting development.
The removal of contaminated soil was required to deliver a cleaner, safer environment for the people of Fitzroy North and future users of the proposed site. The Department of Treasury and Finance appointed Enviropacific to manage remediation of the contaminated Fitzroy Gasworks land.
Remedial works commenced in June 2018 and were delivered over three phases. These included the development of a strategy, site investigation, on site remediation works and additional works scope. For more details on the delivery of remediation works visit the Enviropacific website.
Location
The site is bordered by Smith Street, Alexandra Parade and Queens Parade, and has an area of 3.9ha.
It's surrounded by the suburbs of Fitzroy, Clifton Hill, and Collingwood.
Development Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land.
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Construction begins on the first homes at Fitzroy Gasworks , Parcel B
We’re building 513 build to rent homes on Parcel B, located on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Smith Street. The new build to rent community includes 121 social and 43 affordable homes, with 10% of the affordable homes allocated to First Peoples.
New communal facilities in Parcel B include:
- public open spaces
- co-working and communal spaces
- opportunities for mixed-use retail spaces
- resident basement car parking
- 150 public car parking bays
- more than 1000 bicycle parking spaces.
Assemble, who form part of the Inner North Joint Collective (INC JV), will be delivering the homes alongside Hickory who is the builder.
For more information, read the community email and postcard sent to residents and businesses.
Construction begins on Alexandra Parade car park to support Bundha Sports Centre
In May 2024, Yarra City Council approved the planning permits for a new car park within the Alexandra Parade median strip between Smith Street and George Street. The car park will support the projected increase of visitors to Bundha Sports Centre.
Construction will start in June 2026, and the car park is expected to be open later this year, subject to change.
The new car park will provide 79 spaces, making parking easier for families and groups travelling to Bundha Sports Centre without having to park in local streets.
We'll deliver the car park with Built Environs - our construction partner from Bundha Sports Centre.
Nine trees will be removed to accommodate the works. Three of the trees being removed are in poor health and pose safety concerns.
Across the broader Fitzroy Gasworks precinct, we will be introducing hundreds of new trees and plants throughout the new neighbourhood’s open spaces - creating shaded areas, improving biodiversity and contributing to a greener streetscape.
The project is designed to achieve a minimum 50% canopy tree cover across key public areas, supporting a cooler, more comfortable environment and strengthening the precinct's long-term urban forest.
Planting of vegetation within the public realm will be done in consultation with the City of Yarra.
In addition to these works, we'll also be upgrading the Queens Parade service lane to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and vehicles visiting Bundha Sports Centre and the Fitzroy Gasworks precinct.
See our frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the tab above.
Upgrade to the Queens Parade service lane
We're managing the delivery of upgrading the Queens Parade service lane between Smith Street and George Street, on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning.
Early site preparation works began in June 2025. The upgrade is expected to be complete by late 2026, subject to change.
Included in the upgrade will be a new separated bike lane, two additional accessible car park spaces and a new bus stop platform which will be level with the footpath. This will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and vehicles.
We will also be managing the water main upgrades along Queens Parade with Greater Western Water to ensure reliable water supply for the future.
Built Environs has been appointed to deliver the upgrade to the Queens Parade service lane, which will be managed by Development Victoria.
From March 2026, works will include:
- Left lane access from Smith Street onto the Queens Parade service lane will be closed and is not intended to reopen with access maintained via the main arterial road.
- Closure of all car parking spaces within the Queens Parade service lane during works.
- Temporary closure of the footpath on southern Queens Parade, between Smith Street and George Street, with pedestrian detours in place.
- Temporary relocation of the Route 546 bus stop to George Street with signage displayed onsite.
Temporary lane closures on Queens Parade inclusive of the bicycle lane, with cyclist detours in place.
Pedestrian access to the Wurun Senior Campus will always be maintained.
For more information, read the works notice circulated to residents, and our online detailed frequently asked questions.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at fitzroy.gasworks@development.vic.gov.au or contact 03 8317 3400.
Development Plan
The Development Plan for Fitzroy Gasworks was approved in September 2022.
The approved Development Plan outlines the planning controls, policy objectives and outcomes that will guide the design and construction of the site. This includes approximately 1,200 apartments, 20% of which will be Affordable Housing, approximately 8.7% of the site to be offered as public open space, two bicycle spaces per dwelling, the Valve House retention and enhancement and much more.
Fitzroy Gasworks Development PlanKey elements of the plan
- buildings to reflect the local character in terms of built form, materiality and uses.
- a central community heart linking together diverse public spaces with places to play.
- maximise urban greening by introducing trees, ground cover, vertical and roof top vegetation.
- create ground floor uses that showcase a variety of activities and provide activation.
- the plan has achieved a 6-star green star communities rating through the Green Building Council of Australia with a focus on initiatives that:
- maximise potential for energy generation on site, with solar panels to most rooftops
- maximise thermal performance of buildings for lower living costs over time
- minimise waste produced on site, with consolidated collection points.
- approximately 8.7% per cent of the site to be offered as public open space, with additional communal open space associated with residential development.
- a community garden with 220m2 of agricultural space for the residential community to access.
- delivery of 20% affordable housing.
- a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes.
- a priority on housing that is affordable to rent.
- encourage a variety in building heights up to 10 storeys.
- flexible spaces that may include retail, hospitality, office and coworking spaces, affordable workspaces for creative industries, galleries, grocery stores and gyms.
- restoration of the heritage listed valve house.
- pedestrian-priority neighbourhood with consolidated parking and minimal reliance on private cars.
- high-quality pedestrian and tram links that integrated with the surrounding community.
- a high-quality street at the heart of the precinct for bicycles, pedestrians and vehicle pick up and drop off.
- create high-quality pedestrian and tram links that integrated with the surrounding community.
- create a high-quality street at the heart of the precinct for bicycles, pedestrians and vehicular pick up and drop off.
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 May 2026, with Parcel C to follow in 2027. Find out more on our current works page.
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. It is the first publicly accessible vertical sports centre in Australia.
Find out more under the Bundha Sports centre tab above.
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 – Australia’s first publicly accessible vertical sports centre – is now officially open to the public.
Bundha Sports Centre – Australia’s first publicly accessible vertical sports centre – is now officially open to the public.
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 external link who has contributed $5 million.
In September 2025, experienced venue management organisation, Clublinks, was announced as the long-term operator of the centre.
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 4 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’ 2 courts enables shared use of the courts to create a seven-court facility outside of school hours.
Bundha Sports Centre completion video
FAQs
The former Fitzroy Gasworks Sports centre was gifted its official name - Bundha Sports Centre - by Wurundjeri Elders, Aunty Dianne Kerr, Aunty Gail Smith and Aunty Julieanne Axford, supported by 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 community by supporting local sports clubs and encourage more of the community to get active.
Funding for the Bundha Sports Centre was announced in the 2021 Victorian State Budget. The Victoria Government has committed $49.5 million to the project and there is a $5 million contribution from Yarra City Council.
Development Victoria is delivering the project working in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and Yarra City Council.
Built Environs was awarded the contract to build Bundha Sports Centre in May 2023. Construction started September 2022.
Bundha Sports Centre reached practical completion - the point at which a building can be occupied - in August 2024.
The Victorian Government then sought to appoint a venue operator. While that process continued, Collingwood Basketball Association (CBA) and the City of Yarra Futsal Network had limited access to the sports centre courts.
This allowed the local associations access to the extra courts they desperately need.
In August 2025, experienced venue management organisation, Clublinks, was announced as the permanent operator of the centre.
Australia’s first publicly accessible 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.
The centre comprises of:
- four courts for competition-level basketball, netball, and volleyball
- a multi-purpose court for futsal
- a gymnasium
- a café and lounge area
- community facilities
- all gender change rooms
- a foyer and reception area.
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.
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.
Its integration with Wurun Senior Campus’ two courts enables shared use of the courts to create a seven-court facility outside of school hours.
User groups were able to start using Bundha Sports Centre on 27 January 2026 and the gym opened to members on 2 February 2026.
The new sports centre forms part of the Victorian Government’s vision for the Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct to create a new neighbourhood in the inner north that will eventually be home to around 1,000 families.
Celebrating gifting the name of Bundha Sports Centre
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.
Wurundjeri Biik
First Peoples engagement is a key part of the Fitzroy Gasworks development.
Development Victoria has been working closely with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (WWCHAC) to identify opportunities to reflect Wurundjeri Woi-wurruing culture in the design and development of the whole precinct.
Since December 2022, a range of opportunities have been identified, including incorporating cultural elements into the public realm, artwork, and naming of place.
The new open space in front of Bundha Sports Centre, proudly named Wurundjeri Biik, was designed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Wurundjeri man, Alex Kerr who also designed the stunning mural on the side of the centre.
The name ‘Wurundjeri Biik’ means Wurundjeri Country in the Woi-wurrung language and refers to the land, waterways, and seas belonging to the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the Naarm (Melbourne) region.
The design and featured artwork in the space is based on the Wurundjeri calendar of seven seasons, each tied to specific environmental signs like animal behaviour, plant life cycles (flowering/fruiting), and weather patterns, not fixed months.
Some of the features include message sticks that are carved pieces of wood used by Indigenous Australians to help send messages over long distances. There are 13 artistic message sticks in Wurundjeri Biik – 12 of them reference a Wurundjeri season and the thirteenth is an individual Wominjeka (‘welcome’ in the the Woi-wurrung language) stick.
The designs on the benches also reference the Wurundjeri seasons through the plants found on Country across the span of the year, including images of Manna Gum flowers of the Iuk (eel season) and Kangaroo Grass of the Buath Gurru (grass flowering season).
All artwork in Wurundjeri Biik is by proud Wurundjeri man, Alex Kerr.
Wurundjeri Biik FAQs
Wurundjeri Biik means ‘Wurundjeri Country’ in the Woi-wurrung language. It refers to the land, waterways, and seas belonging to the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of the Naarm (Melbourne) region. The word ‘Biik’ means land or Country, representing deep connections to place, lore, and spiritual beliefs.
Landscape architects, Aspect Studios, in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elders.
All artwork in Wurundjeri Biik is by proud Wurundjeri man, Alex Kerr.
BIDERAP - Dry Season (January to February)
When temperatures are high and there is low rainfall. The tussock grass grows long and dry.
Wombats are seen at night and the southern cross is high in the south at sunrise.
The female brown butterflies are flying and people and animals gather at creeks, rivers and billabongs.
IUK - Eel Season (March)
When the hot winds cease, and temperatures begin to cool.
The eels are fat and ready to harvest, and the mature eels start their migration.
The Lomandra and reeds growing on the riverbanks are ready to make eel traps, and there are plenty of insects, fish, frogs and yabbies around.
The Manna Gum is flowering and is used as a source of medicine, ceremonies.
WARING - Wombat Season (April to July)
When the nights become longer and Balayang, the reddish star rises at sunset.
The soft tree ferns are out and are a great source of food.
The wombats emerge from their burrows and the lyrebirds are doing their courtship dance.
GULING - Orchid Season (August)
When the silver wattle and native orchids are flowering.
The koalas bellow loudly for a mate.
The caterpillars of the brown butterflies are feeding in the grass and people are harvesting bark for canoes.
POORNEET - Tadpole Season (September to October)
When the temperatures begin to rise rising and the rain continues.
The Murnong (Yam Daisy) is ready to eat.
The joeys are ready to leave their mothers pouch, lots of fast-moving tadpoles appear and snakes and lizards become very active.
BUATH GURRU - Grass Flowering Season (November)
When the Kangaroo Grass is flowering and its seeds are ready to ground into damper.
The Christmas Bush is flowering too.
GARRAWANG - Kangaroo Apple Season (December)
When the Kangaroo Apples and native cherries are ripening and the goannas are out and about.
Message sticks are carved pieces of wood used by Indigenous Australians to help send messages over long distances. There are 13 artistic message sticks in Wurundjeri Biik – 12 of them reference a Wurundjeri season and the 13th is an individual Wominjeka (‘welcome’ in the the Woi-wurrung language) stick.
The artwork on the seating references the Wurundjeri seasons through the plants found on Country across the span of the year.
These include:
- Tussock Grass of the Biderap - Dry Season
- Manna Gum Flowers of the Iuk - Eel Season
- Soft tree ferns of the Waring - Wombat Season
- Myrnong of the Poorneet -Tadpole season
- Orchid in the Guling - Orchid season
- Kangaroo Grass of the Buath Gurru - Grass Flowering Season
- Kangaroo Apple of the Garra Wang - Kangaroo Apple Season
Embedded in the paving is a representation of Dights Falls, a place of spiritual and cultural significance for Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as an important meeting place for ceremonies, lore matters and trade for thousands of years.
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.
Alexandra Parade car park to service Bundha Sports Centre
In 2023, a car park was proposed to be constructed within the Alexandra Parade median strip between Smith Street and George Street to accommodate the projected increase of visitors to the Bundha Sports Centre.
The proposal included approximately 79 car spaces; and removing trees that pose a risk to public safety and are in poor condition, as well as some trees which need to be removed to allow for the car park.
A local community engagement campaign was launched in August 2023. It involved a short online survey and two pop-up sessions. A summary of the feedback received was provided to Yarra City Council for consideration.
Find out more in the Overview above.
Building a community in the heart of Fitzroy
Development Victoria has worked with Fitzroy community members to identify local priorities and aspirations, and plans to address these as part of the development.
Between 2016 and 2017, the community provided input on: school and sports facilities, social housing, open space, community art, height and density, traffic, parking, and the heritage of the site.
In October 2019, community feedback was provided for the draft Development Plan via an online survey, pop-up information sessions, and two drop-in sessions.
The project team incorporated this feedback into the development plan, which was presented back to the community ahead of the formal submission.
A Community Reference Group (CRG) was established with 18 members representing the broader community. The CRG will continue to meet on an ongoing basis during the next phase of the project.
Supporting documents used during the October 2019 engagement sessions include the project fact sheet and design boards.
Fitzroy Gasworks Community Engagement
October 2019
History
Fitzroy Gasworks is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.
The former gasworks on the site was established in 1860 and became an integral part of Melbourne’s gas infrastructure.
Gas production ceased in 1927, with the site remaining operational as a construction workshop and as a gas storage point until the 1970s.
Heritage assets
There is a Heritage Overlay on the former Fitzroy Gasworks Valve Houseexternal link, located in the south-west corner of the site.
The Valve House will be retained as a significant heritage element. Options for its re-use were considered as part of the community engagement in October 2019.
The J. H. Porter Iron Storeexternal link formerly located on the Council depot site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as being of State significance.
The Heritage Overlay is only applicable for the asset, and not the land it sits on. A heritage permit was issued by Heritage Victoria for Development Victoria to carefully restore and relocate the J. H. Porter Iron Store to Fairfield Park. Restoration and relocation was successfully delivered in 2021.
Current works
As part of the Fitzroy Gasworks project, Development Victoria is managing the delivery of important upgrades to the Queens Parade service lane between Smith Street and George Street on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning.
Included in the upgrade will be a new separated bike lane, two additional accessible car park spaces and a new bus stop platform which will be level with the footpath. This will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and vehicles.
In coordination with Greater Western Water, we will also be managing the water main upgrades along Queens Parade to ensure reliable water supply for the future.
Early site preparation began in June 2025 and you will begin to see some works from March 2026. The upgrade is expected to be complete by late 2026, subject to change.
These works form part of the broader Fitzroy Gasworks precinct and are a key step in the process to deliver the new iconic urban village. They will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and vehicles.
The works will be managed by Development Victoria and delivered by Built Environs, who were also appointed to construct the Bundha Sports Centre.
We’re delivering improvements to safety, accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and road users in the area.
- We’re creating a separated bike lane within the service lane, improving safety and connectivity for cyclists from either end of Queens Parade.
- We will be improving accessibility, by creating two additional accessible car spaces.
- We’re also upgrading the existing Route 546 Smith St/Queens Pde bus stop, by building a new platform level with the footpath.
Traffic impacts:
- Left Lane access from Smith Street onto the Queens Parade service lane will close and is not intended to reopen after works. Vehicles will still be able to turn left from Smith Street onto Queens Parade, using the main arterial road.
- Four car spaces on the Queens Parade service lane will also be removed.
- Vehicle access using the service lane for Wurun Senior campus will not be accessible during the works.
Pedestrian impacts:
- We will be temporarily closing the footpath on southern Queens Parade, between Smith Street and George Street, with pedestrian detours in place.
Noise:
- During work hours, noise levels will be similar to the Bundha Sports Centre construction noise. The contractor will do as much as possible to reduce noise impacts, however there may be occasions where you become aware of site works.
Dust and vibration:
- Some dust and vibration are expected as part of these works, and we will continue to work closely with our contractor to ensure that impacts are minimised to the community.
Working hours:
- We will only work during standard construction hours as per the Yarra City Council guidelines, which is 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays.
We’re working closely with Wurun Senior Campus to keep students, staff, parents and guardians informed of impacts through regular updates directly to the Campus. While these works occur, pedestrian access to the school will be maintained with safe detours in place. Vehicle access using the service lane for Wurun Senior campus will not be accessible during the works.
The Queens Parade service lane upgrade works will be completed by late 2026, subject to change.
Sports Centre Car Park proposal
We’re constructing a new car park on the Alexandra Parade median strip between Smith Street and George Street for users and visitors to Bundha Sports Centre.
The car park will help alleviate parking congestion on local streets and improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists accessing Bundha Sports Centre.
We have appointed Built Environs to build the car park.
Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and the car park is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Approximately 79 new car parking spaces will be provided.
Parking restrictions and/or ticketing will be at the discretion of Council as the car park operator.
Accessible parking spaces for the Bundha Sports Centre will be available on Gore Street and Queens Parade.
Underground parking has not been included at Bundha Sports Centre due to the complex nature of the land the centre was built on.
Yes, but we want to minimise traffic impacts and ensure pedestrians and cyclists remain safe. The new car park on the Alexandra Parade median strip is designed to reduce parking in surrounding streets.
Vehicles will be able to enter and exit the car park from both the Eastbound and Westbound carriageways of Alexandra Pde. New turning lanes will be constructed to minimise impacts to traffic on Alexandra Parade from vehicles entering the car park.
The proposed pedestrian access would be via existing safe footpaths and signalised pedestrian crossings at Smith Street and George Street.
Yes. Nine trees will be removed to accommodate the works. Three of the trees being removed are in poor health and would need to be removed if the works were not taking place.
The trees required to be removed are not categorised as significant. A tree is deemed significant if it is individually listed or included in a group of trees within Council's Significant Tree Register.
Across the broader Fitzroy Gasworks precinct, we will be introducing hundreds of new trees and plants throughout the new neighbourhood’s open spaces - creating shaded areas, improving biodiversity and contributing to a greener streetscape.
The carparking bays will be constructed using a permeable pavement which will allow surface water to infiltrate into the ground. This not only maximises the amount of water reaching the roots of nearby trees, but also helps reduce stormwater runoff from the car park.
Some works to construct the car park will impact traffic on Alexandra Parade. Any impacts will be communicated once a final Construction Management Plan is available.
In August 2023, Development Victoria consulted with the local community about the proposal in August through a short online survey and two pop up sessions.
Community email updates
- Fitzroy Gasworks update May 2026 – Construction starts on Parcel B PDF, 402.9 kb
- Fitzroy Gasworks update January 2026 - More homes on the way PDF, 284.9 kb
- Fitzroy Gasworks update August 2023 - Community consultation PDF, 105.7 kb
- Fitzroy Gasworks update June 2023 - Authority works commencing PDF, 136.8 kb
- Fitzroy Gasworks update October 2022 - Development plan approved PDF, 213.3 kb
Updated on 19 May 2026