A supermarket, mini grocer, childcare centre and medical centre will be built at Yarraville’s Bradmill site as part of an neighbourhood activity centre.
Maribyrnong councillors approved plans for the two-storey mixed use shopping centre, community facilities and recreation space on July 30.
The centre will be built at 241-259 Francis Street.
Bounded by Francis Street, McIvor Reserve and the Newport freight railway line, the site was home to the Bradmill denim factory until 2007, then rezoned from industrial to residential and mixed-use in 2011.
Councillor Bernadette Thomas said she liked the attempt to make the development space a four-star green star space.
“It’s really good to see that there will be a fresh fruit and veg space here as well, which is important,” she said.
Cr Michael Clarke said the development had been a long time coming.
He said the development integrates well with the community’s historical context and aspirations.
“We do have…to make sure that any housing developments that occur are part of the history of our community and in line with the aspirations of our community and the vision we have for our city,” he said.
The first stage of the Bradmill site development, comprising 135 dwellings was approved by council in 2022.
