Secret government plan for radical expansion of suburban high-rise program revealed
A secret government proposal aims to expand Melbourne's high-rise activity centres from 60 to 210. This plan targets hundreds of train stations for high-density housing to meet ambitious housing targets. The government has faced criticism for potentially undermining local planning controls in the process.
- ▪The proposed expansion would increase the number of activity centres dramatically, turning almost every train station in Melbourne into a high-density housing zone.
- ▪The government plans to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade as part of this initiative.
- ▪The expansion has faced backlash from councils and residents who believe it undermines local community input on development.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:12:58 +1000 |
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