The release of government land is the catalyst for much of the building activity in Victoria.
From Docklands to Dandenong and Wodonga to Geelong, there are a dozen major developments accounting for billions of dollars in investment and opportunities for scaffolders.
Docklands alone is a 25 year project:
Project area: 190 hectares (includes 44 hectares of water)
Private investment: $17.5 billion (upon completion)
Population: 20,000 residents and 80,000 workers (upon completion)
Places Victoria is managing the development of Melbourne’s Docklands – one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects under construction.
Docklands’ construction started in 1997. It is now two-thirds complete and has attracted more than $12 billion in private investment to date.Docklands is an extension to Melbourne’s central business district.Docklands attracts millions of visitors each year and offers a mix of uses including:
- residential
- commercial
- retail
- dining
- leisure
