Planning
Docklands: the “Venice-side” of Melbourne?
Melbourne’s Docklands is frequently exposed to negative rhetoric about its past or present, as well as to futuristic visions about possible futures. But what do locals want Docklands to become? What can we learn from urban ways of life next to waterways?
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Collins Wharf open weekend
Developer Lendlease is unveiling the future of urban green living at an open house event for its new residential development on the weekend of April 20-21.
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New park to revitalise historic maritime precinct in Docklands
Construction will begin on a new public park along the Yarra River as part of a new precinct in Docklands providing a key link to the City of Melbourne’s future Greenline project.
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New plans for Australia’s largest built-to-rent development in Docklands
A $700 million plan for a build-to-rent development could transform a prominent site in Docklands after the City of Melbourne gave its endorsement.
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E-scooter trial extended for the third time
The controversial e-scooter trial in the inner city has been extended for a further six months as the state government seeks to investigate “additional safety and compliance measures”.
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Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way reopen
Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way have reopened to traffic as part of the step in the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), much to the relief of motorists.
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Gurner submits plans for first stage of Docklands vision under a “futuristic glass dome”
Docklanders could soon be peering into a new botanical garden under a giant glass dome as part of a project its developer said would “need to be seen to be believed”. But don’t fear … the dome in the render is not quite to scale!
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“Outrageous”: council puts government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek
City of Melbourne councillors have lashed the state government for its lack of progress in revitalising the city section of the Moonee Ponds Creek and have again called for answers as to when the trail in Docklands will be reopened to the public.
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New smart poles rolled out in Fishermans Bend
New smart poles featuring weather sensors, transport sensors, LoRaWAN connectivity and smart lighting will be activated as part of a 12-month pilot program in Fishermans Bend.
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National Trust slammed over “completely negligent” maintenance of Polly Woodside
A volunteer who has been working on South Wharf’s historic tall ship, Polly Woodside, for more than 40 years has spoken out against its owner for neglecting one of Melbourne’s most treasured maritime assets.
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