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Key details

Location
421 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country

Policy objective
Housing

Overview

Development Victoria is partnering with Australian‑owned developer PDG to build around 275 homes at 421 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

Located just 9 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the location offers convenient access to schools, hospitals, employment areas, public transport and local amenities.

The development will include a mix of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments to accommodate different budgets, lifestyles and needs.

A minimum of 10% of homes will be offered as affordable housing.

Community open space

The project includes a new publicly accessible park of approximately 2,000 square meters, The park will priorities accessibility, amenity and connection to place, creating a high‑quality public space that supports community use while recognising the cultural and environmental significance of the site.

Development partner

PDG was the selected development partner in to transform the site in late 2025.  The project is part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to boosting housing supply in Melbourne’s inner north‑east and delivering more homes close to jobs, transport, schools and services.

Find out more about PDG’s portfolio of projects

Next steps and planning approvals

PDG will lead the next phase of the project by preparing detailed designs in line with the approved Development Plan and Concept Plan. These designs will be submitted as part of a planning permit application, which must be approved by the Minister for Planning before construction can begin.

Development Victoria’s role

Development Victoria will oversee the projects Development Agreement with PDG to ensure government objectives are delivered.

0.8ha Project area

approx. 275 new homes

10% affordable housing

Timeline

2016

Phase 1 community engagement (Aspiration for the site)

2017

Phase 2 community engagement (Draft Development Plan)

2018

Site was rezoned via the Government Land Standing Advisory Committee

Mid 2022

Development Victoria acquired site from Yarra Valley Water

Mid 2023

Community engagement on new Council park

2024

Mid: Public exhibition of Development Plan

Mid: Tank demolition commences

Late: Tank demolition complete

2025

Development Plan approved

Development Partner EOI process underway

2026

Development Partner appointed

Detailed design and approvals phase led by Development Partner

2027

Construction begins

Location

The former Yarra Valley Water tank site is located at 421 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

Development Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land.

Who to contact about this project

For inquires regarding project design and delivery contact PDG : Ivanhoe@pdg.com.au

For inquiries regarding government partnerships contact Development Victoria: 
ivanhoetanksite@development.vic.gov.au

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FAQs

PDG will lead the next phase by preparing detailed designs for the homes and park, which will be submitted for Minister for Planning approval before construction can begin. This phase may take up to 18 months.

Vehicle access will be via Upper Heidelberg Road. Resident parking will be accommodated within the building.

The Ivanhoe Water Tank Site includes sustainability measures focused on energy efficiency, environmental performance and long‑term outcomes, meeting Development Victoria and Banyule City Council requirements.

Yes, the Community has been consulted about aspects of the project dating back to 2016 with feedback being used to:

  • Shape initial project design (2016)
  • Master plan development (2017)
  • Park design (2023)
  • Development Plan exhibition (2024)

You can read the Development Plan Summary presented as part of planning approval processes.

Updated on 21 May 2026