11 July 2024
The Premier, Jacinta Allen, and Minister for Housing Harriet Shing, announced the approval of the Barak Beacon development in Port Melbourne. It will have 408 new homes, with more than 200 social and affordable – a 46 per cent increase in social housing on site. The four buildings will range from two to 11 storeys in height,
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.
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| 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.
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| Charles Daniel Pratt, State Library of Victoria |
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