It involves the redevelopment of 44 existing public housing towers across inner Melbourne, including sites in the City of Melbourne. These are sites that are owned by the Victorian Government, within the City of Melbourne municipality.
Multiple sites in the City of Melbourne included in the project include:
- Elgin Towers in Carlton, including 141 Nicholson Street and 20 Elgin Street, Carlton (delivery underway)
- The North Melbourne precinct, including 33 Alfred Street, 12 Sutton Street, 159 Melrose Street and 76 Canning Street, North Melbourne (planning and relocation underway)
- The Kensington precinct, including 56 Derby Street and 94 Ormond Street, Kensington (future project)
- The Carlton Precinct, including 478 Drummond Street, 480, 510 and 530 Lygon Street, Carlton (future project)
In addition, the Flemington Precinct redevelopment (planning and relocation underway), within the City of Moonee Valley, borders the City of Melbourne.
City of Melbourne's role in the Homes Victoria project
The City of Melbourne's role in this project is a stakeholder, not a decision maker. We are advocating for the best outcomes for the community, aiming to minimise disruption and maximise positive impacts.
Stay up to date on the project
Learn more about the project External link and sign up External link for regular updates from Homes Victoria.
North Melbourne precinct tower: relocations support
If you have any questions about the project and relocation, the Homes Victoria's Relocation Team External link are available at 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne. Drop-in sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. You do not need to make an appointment. You can also reach them by email at relocationsteam@homes.vic.gov.au.
Community resources
- City of Melbourne's family support, social work and counselling services
- Mental health and wellbeing support services
- Tenancy Plus External link - Provides free case management, support and advocacy program that assists social housing tenants in the local area.
- Victorian Public Tenants Association External link - Provides free advice about public housing tenants' rights, assisting with a range of tenancy issues.
- North Melbourne Language and Learning External link - Delivers community-based programs and events with a focus on supporting multicultural community members.
- Tenants Victoria External link - Provides advice on your rights as a renter.
Additional community services for North Melbourne residents
- North Melbourne Community Centre External link - Join their youth programs, counselling and social work support, playgroups, maternal and child health nursing, and parenting support.
- North Melbourne Library - Attend library programs and ask about their social work support.
- Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre - Participate in social and wellbeing programs for older residents.
- North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre External link - Delivers community-led programs and events. Visit this Neighbourhood House to stay connected with your neighbours and with other local services.
- Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre External link - provides free legal assistance to eligible people in the inner Melbourne region, including to public housing residents in North Melbourne.
