20 July 2024
The site is for sale by expressions of interest closing on 15 August at 3.00pm.
The sale is being handled by grosswaddell.
Changing Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend
20 July 2024
The site is for sale by expressions of interest closing on 15 August at 3.00pm.
The sale is being handled by grosswaddell.
July 2024
The Cornerstone (originally The Fountain Inn) has been sold via a national expression of interest process by JLL Hotels for $2.5 million.
The pub is leased, with options, to 2037.
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The Cornerstone (formerly The Fountain Inn) |
11 July 2024
March 2024
In late February and early March, Homes Victoria hosted two in person engagement sessions as well as an online survey, noting that "community engagement on this project will be carried out in accordance with Clause 52.20 of the City of Port Phillip planning scheme. Clause 52.20 is a streamlined planning process that facilitates development of new housing through the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build initiative.
This process removes the standard planning notice and appeals processes. The planning application will be decided by the Minister for Planning.
Homes Victoria
20 November 2023
Homes Victoria have advised neighbouring residents that Building Communities has been announced as the successful project partner for four housing sites: Barak Beacon, Bluff Rd in Hampton East, Essex St in Prahran and Simmons St in South Yarra.
The redevelopment of Barak Beacon will deliver 408 new homes including a mix of social, affordable, market rental and speicalist disability homes. (source: Homes Victoria)
Delta continues work to prepare the site.
7 June 2023
Demolition of the estate began this week at the northern end.
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Demolition underway at Barak Beacon estate, June 2023 |
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Barak Rd, June 2023 |
January 2022
December 2021
The government released its intention to demolish the Barak Beacon estate and replace it with modern, energy efficient housing as part of the Big Housing Build.
Details of the project remain unclear at this time.
The Barak Beacon estate viewed from Barak x Boulevard, December 2021 |
The area bounded by Barak Road, Howe Parade, Beacon Road and The Boulevard was a Crown grant purchased by the Housing Commission in July, 1974.
June 2024
The site is for sale via EOI closing on Thursday 18 July.
Cushman & Wakefield are handling the sale.
January 2023
The state government has approved a 31 level Build To Rent tower on this site. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, and referencing the bridge of a ship, it will contain 402 units. Six percent of the dwellings will be allocated for affordable housing. (source: realestatesource.com.au)
November 2021
Development Victoria has sold this major site at the north east corner of Lorimer Street and Bolte Bridge to Samma Property Group and Brightlight.
The 4509 square metre parcel was offered with a development scheme for a 90 metre – or circa 30 storey – building.
The buyers are intending a $200 million Build to Rent project with c300 dwellings
The price is speculated to be under $20m. (source: realestatesource.com.au)
April 2024
A planning application has been submitted to Port Phillip Council for a two storey single dwelling with roof terrace and basement.
27 May 2023
The property was auctioned today by Frank Gordon. The sold price was $1,200,000.
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135 Bridge St on auction day, 28 May 2023 |
Announcing the forthcoming auction of the property by Frank Gordon.
March 2024
The house at 276 Ross St is for sale by auction on 15 March by Frank Gordon. The house is associated with the family of former Port Melbourne Mayor and Councillor, Albert Tucker.
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276 Ross St, Port Melbourne |