development
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Newport protester hits the roof
A Newport resident has placed a mannequin on his roof in protest at “greedy” developers. Vincent Cocca and numerous others are objecting to plans to…
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Spotswood developer takes fight to VCAT
The developer behind the plan to build the largest residential development in Spotswood’s history has vowed he will appeal against Hobsons Bay council’s refusal to…
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Boulevard plan gets big tick
A “derelict” site at Caroline Springs will soon be demolished to make way for two multi-storey developments in a bid to “bring glory” to the…
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Councillors reject ‘greedy’ Footscray development
A ‘greedy’ plan to redevelop a Footscray street has been sent packing by Maribyrnong councillors. Council officers had recommended approving five two-bedroom townhouses at 47-49…
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Bradmill developers receive two-year permit extension
The owners of the former Bradmill factory site have been granted two more years to begin the redevelopment of the Yarraville property. Beijing-based development conglomerate…
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Footscray residents fear development pressure overwhelming area
Residents of a quiet Footscray street are worried that rapid development is threatening to overwhelm their neighbourhood. A number of new developments are under construction…
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Plans lodged for first stage of Kinnears rope factory redevelopment
The first 208 of almost 1500 new dwellings would be built on the site of the former Kinnears rope factory in Footscray under a proposal…
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Choppy waters for Maribyrnong River teahouse
A $1.5 million teahouse on the Maribyrnong River is yet to see the light of day, months after it was due for completion. Maribyrnong council signed…
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High-rise tower plan for industrial Footscray site
Plans have been unveiled for a group of four towers soaring up to 24 storeys above a former industrial Footscray site. The proposal for 577…
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Music fans vow to fight for future of The Reverence
Music fans and heritage advocates are vowing to fight tooth and nail to protect iconic Footscray live music venue the Reverence. A billboard seeking new…
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Park hopes dashed as developers nab prime Footscray site
A $60 million apartment building will be built on a slice of Footscray land that residents had hoped would be used as a new park.…
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Developers eye off West Footscray Station land
Developers are being courted to renew a prime slice of inner-west land at West Footscray station. The 5000-square-metre site between Cross Street and the railway…
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Chinese developer pays $172 million for former Bradmill site
The stalled redevelopment of prime Yarraville land may be back on track with a Chinese developer behind a $172 million deal for the former Bradmill…
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Newport Masonic Hall facing demolition threat
Newport’s iconic Masonic Hall may be torn down after developers lodged plans to demolish the 1924 heritage building. A structural condition assessment report lodged with…
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Williamstown Chronicle building turns new page
The former Williamstown Chronicle building will get a modern makeover after a three-storey development was approved last week by Hobson Bay council. A special planning…
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