Overview
Renewal of public housing estates
The Victorian Government is committed to better meeting the housing needs of Victorians.
As part of the Homes for Victorians strategy, the government has committed a $2.6 billion program of investment into social housing and to reduce homelessness. The creation of safe, accessible, affordable and suitable housing so that all Victorians feel supported by and part of the community is a key priority of the Victorian Government
The Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) is planning to redevelop ageing public housing estates into vibrant, better-connected, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods where people can live in housing that is safe and secure, and meets modern standards as part of its Public Housing Renewal Program.
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Further questions about this process please get in touch via the contact details below.
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
☎ Phone: (03) 8683 0943
✉ Email: sh.renewal@delwp.vic.gov.au
Panel or Committee
The Minister for Planning has appointed a Standing Advisory Committee to provide advice on the suitability of planning proposals to facilitate the renewal and redevelopment of existing public housing estates to increase the supply of social housing.
Terms of reference
Read the terms of reference (PDF, 2.1 MB).
Committee members
- Kathy Mitchell (Chair)
- Sarah Carlisle (Deputy Chair)
- Debra Butcher
- Rodger Eade
- Peter Edwards
- Mandy Elliott
- Ann Keddie
- Peter McEwan.
Learn more about the members by reading their biographies (PDF, 105.4 KB).
Sites
Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne
BellBardia and Tarakan Estates, Heidelberg West
Debneys Precinct; Flemington Estate, Flemington
Gronn Place, Brunswick West
New Street, Brighton
Walker Street, Northcote
More information
Find out more about planning for social housing renewal.
- For information about the Public Housing Renewal Program, please contact:
Visit: Public Housing Renewal Program
✉ Email: housing.renewal@dhhs.vic.gov.au
- For information about the Standing Advisory Committee process, please contact:
Planning Panels Victoria
☎ Phone: (03) 8392 5123
✉ Email: planning.panels@delwp.vic.gov.au
- For information about any other questions, please contact:
☎ Phone: (03) 8683 0901
✉ Email: sh.renewal@delwp.vic.gov.au