Prahran precinct

This project will gradually retire and replace Melbourne’s 44 older high-rise public housing towers, built between the 1950s and 70s, by 2051. Each redevelopment will take 6 to 8 years to complete. 

Renters in King Street, Essex Street and Bangs Street are not currently required to relocate.

There are no further relocations planned before July 2026.

What does this mean for renters in social housing high-rise neighbourhoods?

This is a long-term project that will happen in careful stages. When it’s time to move, renters are given plenty of notice and help to find a suitable new home including homes in your current neighbourhood.

When new homes are built renters have the right to return to their neighbourhood based on their ongoing eligibility, needs and suitability of the new homes.

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Big Housing Build takes its next big step

We're taking our next big step towards retiring and redeveloping ageing social housing high-rises in Melbourne.

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Frequently asked questions

Why the high-rises being redeveloped?

Why not just renovate?

When do I have to move?

How does the relocations process work?

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