Melbourne

Application lodged for $120m Melbourne mixed-use development

An application for a $120 million mixed-use tower in Fitzroy has been lodged, and if successful, construction will begin within a year.

Builder appointed for fast-tracked $300m Melbourne tower

A builder has been appointed to deliver a $300 million Melbourne CBD tower, destined to become a new police headquarters – and the project has just been fast-tracked.

Tenderers shortlisted for Victorian women’s prison construction project

The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety is keeping tight-lipped about the five companies shortlisted for a $30 million prison construction project, but Projectory has a list of trades required for the project, so subcontractors can prepare their pitches.

Approval granted for $2b Melbourne residential tower project

Around 4,700 construction jobs are expected to be created when building gets underway on a $2 billion Melbourne tower that has just been given the green light - and the head of the project has told Projectory what they are looking for in a builder.

Contracts awarded for $1b Melbourne rail line upgrade

Two key contracts have been awarded for a project that has a total value of one billion dollars and will see the upgrade of a major railway corridor through one of the faster growing regions of Melbourne.

Feedback called for road upgrade designs in Melbourne's northern suburbs

The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on designs for the second stage of a road upgrade in Melbourne's northern suburbs that is expected to go to tender in early to mid-2021.

Green light for $80m Melbourne residential project

Approval has been granted for an $80 million horseshoe-shaped building at Flemington racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup.

Nothing stopping $11b Melbourne rail and tunnel project

The project director of an $11 billion Melbourne rail and tunnel project has told Projectory how the project’s delivery is being shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the consortium selected to deliver the project establishes a procurement process for expressions of interest from contractors and suppliers.

Construction opportunities arising from COVID-19

While some businesses are fearful of the possible economic impact of COVID-19 and necessary social distancing laws, savvy contractors and suppliers are finding opportunities to grow – and here are a few.

Plans submitted for $40 Melbourne shopping centre

A unique $40 million shopping precinct slash community centre is slated to be built in an outer Melbourne suburb, and the project director has provided Projectory with all the design details, as well as timings for the construction contract.