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PalmerEldritch
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:28 pm
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I missed this comprehensive article from the Age the other day......
| Quote: | Dandy plan promises new city heart
Philip Hopkins
12 March 2008
The Age
THE wrecking balls are not quite ready to roll, but in a couple of months Australia's second-biggest urban renewal project after Melbourne Docklands will be under way.
Developers will be invited to take part in "Revitalising Central Dandenong" - a 20-year project involving $290 million in State Government spending and up to $1 billion in private investment.
VicUrban, the Docklands developer, is project co-ordinator. The aim is to rebuild Dandenong's central business district, making it the capital of Melbourne's south-east growth corridor.
A swathe of central Dandenong will be demolished, buildings and streets built, and some existing streets extended.
VicUrban's general manager of urban revitalisation, Dominic Arcara, said a document would be released in a few months to let developers know the land available.
"It's an information document calling for people who might like to register their interest for a more formal process that we will run later on," he said.
Mr Arcara said VicUrban was looking for people who wanted to buy and develop the land, and those keen to have their offices in central Dandenong.
The heart of the project is the redevelopment of seven hectares of shops and offices between the main artery, Lonsdale Street, and Dandenong railway station.
VicUrban has compulsory acquisition powers in this area. About half the properties have been bought and the rest will be acquired over the next six months.
There are about 170 different titles in the seven hectares and these will be consolidated into 20 large parcels. Each development will have a minimum of five storeys to create greater urban densities. Developments will tend to have shops on the ground floor and offices above.
"This is what we think is the logical split of the land," Mr Arcara said. "They are not minuscule parcels, but . . . we will be open to ideas from the marketplace."
Mr Arcara said it had been a complex task communicating with landowners and tenants. Those who had gone down the road of compulsory acquisition, rather than negotiate, had the protection of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act.
"We pay for things like the valuers they choose," Mr Arcara said. "We try and treat them as fairly as we possibly can.
"I think because everybody is 'in sync' with the project - everyone wants Dandenong to come back to its former halcyon days - there has been a level of acceptance within the community and amongst the landowners and occupiers."
Mr Arcara said VicUrban would like to keep as many of the existing tenants as possible. Central Dandenong had evolved a unique, multicultural environment, where African, Indian, Turkish and Sri Lankan cafes, restaurants and shops were cheek-to-cheek, he said.
Development of the central, seven-hectare block is expected to act as a catalyst for renewal within the wider Dandenong CBD.
VicUrban is the referral authority for 170 hectares of land - a jigsaw-shaped area that goes from south of the railway line to Dandenong High School on the Princes Highway - that is a "declared" State Government project.
The Minister of Planning has taken over decisions on planning permits from the City of Greater Dandenong, but VicUrban reviews the applications and advises the minister. VicUrban has allocated about 20 staff to a "one-stop shop" in Dandenong, which, with help from local council staff, will liaise with developers to quicken the permit process.
The project also involves getting more people to live in central Dandenong. VicUrban is overseeing the development of Metro Village - houses and apartments on 26 hectares of land once occupied by the Dandenong saleyards and council depot - south of the railway line.
Mr Arcara said that in the next five years, the Government's $290 million would be spent on four key projects that would provide the backbone to the Dandenong strategy.
These are the radical upgrade of Lonsdale Street into a shady boulevard with reduced traffic, creation of a tree-lined "city walk" between Lonsdale Street and the railway station, a public plaza in front of the station, and a George Street bridge over the railway line to better link southern Dandenong to its CBD.
Grenda's bus service has moved to new headquarters south of the railway line. Its former base is part of VicUrban's seven-hectare redevelopment zone.
Several buildings will "kick-start" the development: Greater Dandenong City Council will build its new headquarters in Lonsdale Street; there will be a green, five-star, State Government office, and Chisholm TAFE will shift its business unit now at Stud Road to a new centre. Mr Arcara said the hundreds of students would help breathe extra life into the area.
Integral to this vision will be getting heavy through traffic out of central Dandenong. "Lonsdale Street is just a traffic sewer at the moment," Mr Arcara said.
The opening of EastLink later this year will go a long way to solving this problem. Dandenong will effectively have a ring road - EastLink to the west, Monash Freeway to the north, the South Gippsland Highway and freeway to the east, and the Dandenong bypass to the south, with an extension likely to the South Gippsland Freeway. "The connectivity will be fantastic," Mr Arcara said.
Private developers are already moving. Australian Hospitality Management has plans for a $40 million, 16-storey centre on the site of the Dandenong Inn in Lonsdale Street. It will house 110 apartments, office suites, cafes and restaurants.
Managing director Dean Grant said the company was also looking at other sites in the city. "Dandenong will have huge growth in the next 10 years . . . it will be a totally different place," he said.
Deal Corporation is ready to start on a $45 million, mixed-use building on the big, central Arkana site that housed a timber and hardware business. It will have a conference centre, serviced apartments, shops and offices. "We located the site and recognised the potential before the Government plans," said DealCorp's Arkana development site manager, Simmy Abraham.
When building starts next month, it will be the first crane on Dandenong's horizon for 20 years.
The Uniting Church is also selling a 2.5-hectare site in central Dandenong. "We'll be very interested to see what interest they get for that site," Mr Arcara said.
Just south of the southern Dandenong bypass, and bordered by EastLink, VicUrban is also developing Dandenong Logis, a 15-hectare industrial estate on former Melbourne Water land.
KEY POINTS
· The 20-year project involves investment of $1.3 billion.
· Dandenong's CBD will be rebuilt under the proposal.
· VicUrban is after expressions of interest from developers. |
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:09 pm
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Excellent news. Looking forward to the new Dandenong, with highrises on the skyline.
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PalmerEldritch
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:23 pm
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Found at: http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/56898
| Quote: | Springing back!
Shaun Inguanzo
27th March 2008
SPRINGVALE won’t be able to compete with Dandenong despite a list of sweeping changes that stand to strengthen the city’s status as a destination.
So says Springvale Central Ward councillor Youhorn Chea after councillors this week voted to begin preparing the C73 Amendment – a blueprint that will allow for radical changes to take place in Springvale over the next 15 to 20 years.
The City of Greater Dandenong council has been working since November 2006 to consult with residents and traders in central Springvale about how best to revitalise the city as is required under the State Government’s Melbourne 2030 strategy, in which Springvale is marked as a key activity centre.
Among the changes Springvale could experience over the next 15 to 20 years are plans to place the train station and surrounding rail underneath Springvale Road to open up rail reservation for development and to remove the divide between precincts north and south of the track.
The council is also calling for a report into whether or not dedicated bus lanes along Springvale Road would be possible following the opening of EastLink, which the council anticipates will remove much of the traffic congestion. The council also plans to make Springvale the premier destination for Asian foods in Melbourne.
It is proposing that Springvale’s current low density housing be eventually rezoned for higher density housing, as Residential 2 zone.
According to a report before councillors on Monday night, this could include residential living on the top floors of commercial premises.
The council is proposing that a town square be formed in the revitalised Springvale to ‘build upon the busy street characteristics of Springvale’.
Springvale Central Ward councillor Youhorn Chea said the work so far by council officers should be commended, and he was looking forward to Springvale’s future.
Cr Chea said the council had already approached the State Government about placing the train station underground.
But he said that since the amalgamation of Springvale and Dandenong councils to become Greater Dandenong, Springvale had, and would likely continue to play second fiddle to Dandenong, which is the subject of a State Government $290 million revitalisation project.
“I think Springvale is to become much, much better in 20 or 30 years. But we can’t compete with Dandenong. I want it to be the same, but since amalgamation Springvale is almost a second town after Dandenong, because Dandenong is more central.
“But anyway, Springvale should be good as well,” Cr Chea said.
Councillors unanimously voted on Monday night for council officers to seek the Planning Minister’s permission to prepare the C73 Amendment.
The council plans to exhibit the amendment to the public by as early as April, with submissions welcome.
A planning panel, if necessary, could be formed as early as August, otherwise an approval could be granted by a similar time. |
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:01 pm
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Apart from some 3rd line work proposed for Westhall there doesn't appear to be any other funds in the 2008-2009 budget for the Caufield-Dandenong triplication. Or did I miss read it?
I never make mistakes. I thought I did once, but I was mistaken.
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MelbourneCity
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:29 pm
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You are correct - no funds.
boo!
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PalmerEldritch
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:09 pm
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Found at: http://www.senews.com.au/story/58657
| Quote: | $73m office block will go ahead
15th May 2008
THE STATE Government has confirmed plans for a multi-million dollar government services building in the heart of Dandenong 12 months after it was first revealed.
The proposed site is on the south-west corner of Thomas and Walker streets, just 300 metres from Dandenong Station, with the proposed City Walk development at its rear.
Star first revealed the State Government’s plans in April 2007, as details emerged about VicUrban’s master plan for the $290 million Revitalising Central Dandenong project.
Planning Minister Justin Madden announced this week that the government would spend $73 million on the building. It would become the first new commercial office building constructed in central Dandenong for 20 years, he said.
“As part of this year’s State Budget the Brumby Government committed $19 million to accommodate Government tenants in the new building. The 10-storey building will bring the Department of Human Services as the anchor tenant in central Dandenong,” Mr Madden said.
“This will allow improved efficiencies and create a modern service system.
“This new building will add to the $290 million the Brumby Government has already invested to revitalise central Dandenong.”
The building’s construction will create 456 full-time positions and nine full-time positions from ongoing facility management.
Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos said the development would stimulate private investment in Dandenong and improve community access to Government facilities.
Mr Madden said the government’s commitment to sustainable office space would lead to an improvement in the quality of buildings in the region.
“The building will be designed for a minimum of 5-Star Green Star and will integrate with the street with active street frontages incorporated,” Mr Madden said. |
Hopefully the existing DHS Building on Thomas Street, with its grossly inactive street frontage, will be demolished.
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PalmerEldritch
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:47 pm
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Found at: http://www.dandenongleader.com.au/article/2008/05/19/35354_osv_news.html
| Quote: | ... and the walls came down
Adrian Ballantyne
19May08
The old Grenda bus depot is demolished. Picture: Jason Edwards.
IN THE end it was a somewhat inglorious end to a glorious era.
A 54-year stand finally came to close when Grenda's Bus Services' Foster St headquarters was recently torn down.
Leader photographer Jason Edwards was there to capture the moment the walls were reduced to rubble.
The building had sat empty since the company moved across the rail line to its new Brighton Rd home in mid-March. But the yard's final days were captured spectacularly when it last month hosted a photography exhibition, attended by hundreds of art lovers and transport enthusiasts. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:37 pm
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Found at: http://www.dandenongleader.com.au/article/2008/06/23/37539_osv_news.html
| Quote: | Dandenong CBD land grab nears completion
Adrian Ballantyne
23Jun08
STATE Government planning agency VicUrban is just weeks away from snapping up the last parcels of land it wants in Dandenong's CBD.
Almost all of the 170 land titles across 7ha in the centre of the city have now been compulsorily acquired as part of the Revitalising Central Dandenong project.
The remaining owners are expected to have their properties officially acquired by mid-July.
VicUrban development director Michael King said the process had been mostly smooth.
No acquisitions had gone beyond a valuer's conference a meeting between government and independent property valuers to determine a property's worth Mr King said.
Land owners who cannot agree on their property's value can take their case to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or the Supreme Court.
In November the Leader reported a Dandenong businessman planned to take legal action over claims VicUrban's offer on his property was $1 million short of what he could sell it for privately.
The Leader understands that dispute is yet to be resolved.
Mr King said in most cases property owners had agreed on a value. "I think it's really been a product of the fact that we have engaged with the acquired parties."
"We have continually kept our word and been transparent in the way we've run the whole process."
Mr King said about $85 million had been spent acquiring land. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:48 pm
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Found at: http://www.dandenongleader.com.au/article/2008/06/23/37530_osv_news.html
| Quote: | Dandenong development stalled by lone objector
Adrian Ballantyne
23Jun08
A MASSIVE 16-storey hotel and apartment complex proposal in Dandenong has stalled because of one objection from a neighbour.
The development at the Old Dandy Inn site on Lonsdale St has been planned for more than a year but has found a foe in an adjacent business owner.
The intended project includes 96 serviced apartments, four penthouses, a hotel, restaurants, function room and car parking. It is said to be the largest private project so far under the State Government's Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal was called in to mediate a resolution between the parties last Wednesday but discussions broke down over heritage, parking and access issues.
Under planning laws, a proposal cannot proceed while even a single objection is lodged.
Raymond Lee, a spokesman for objector Dandale Holdings Pty Ltd, said the Old Dandy Inn's historical significance needed to be considered.
"It is recorded as the oldest building in Dandenong and once it's gone, it's gone forever," Mr Lee said.
He also cited poor access and a shortage of parking as reasons behind the protest.
"What is another 50 car parks to a developer? Chicken feed," Mr Lee said.
State Government planning agency VicUrban threw its support behind the applicant, Australian Hospitality Management.
VicUrban development director Michael King said two separate groups of heritage consultants had given the project the all-clear.
"VicUrban has engaged heritage consultants as part of its review, whose findings are supported by the applicant's heritage experts," Mr King said.
"It (the project) represents the type of crucial private-sector development so needed in Dandenong," Mr King said.
A full VCAT hearing is to be scheduled for July or August.
The applicant, Australian Hospitality Management, could not be contacted last week. |
Nothing can stop the Arkana development however, a large crane is now looming large over the site at the cornerof Foster and Lonsdale Streets. 
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Riccardo
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:55 am
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Thanks for putting these up P.E. - always excellent news.
I look forward to seeing the whole corridor built up with highrises - Caulfield, Dandenong, maybe even Oakleigh (as mentioned in my blog, there is so much potential for the Oakleigh town centre)
If you need to get in touch, drop a comment at the Transport Textbook or on my blog.
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:58 pm
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| Riccardo wrote: | | Thanks for putting these up P.E. - always excellent news. |
No worries Riccardo, here is a picture of the first crane to hit the Dandenong skyline in almost 20 years as seen from the intersection of New Street and Foster Street, Dandenong:
| Riccardo wrote: | | I look forward to seeing the whole corridor built up with highrises - Caulfield, Dandenong, maybe even Oakleigh (as mentioned in my blog, there is so much potential for the Oakleigh town centre) |
Caulfield and Dandenong will both see a lot of high-rise action in the next decade or so.
Oakleigh has a lot of potential but most high-rise development in Monash is going to Glen Waverley.
Watch out for places like Carnegie, Murrumbeena, and Noble Park for development up to 4 storeys, and Springvale for development up to 6 storeys.
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:58 pm
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Found at: http://springvale-dandenong-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/230m-boost-for-dandenong/
| Quote: | $230m boost for Dandenong
13 Oct 08
Adrian Ballantyne
VicUrban development director Michael King and Mayor John Kelly overlook Dandenong's Lonsdale St. Picture: Jason Edwards.
TWO construction projects worth more than $230 million are set to cement their place in Dandenong.
The State Government is seeking expressions of interest from developers for an $85 million government services building in the city centre and the $150 million LOGIS Eco-Industrial Park in Dandenong South.
The LOGIS park precinct encompasses 23 parcels of industrial land south of Greens Rd and abutting the EastLink tollway.
Planning Minister Justin Madden said the location would suit logistics companies, advanced manufacturing businesses and technology and research centres.
“Its proximity to an established city centre and key transport routes is ideal for connecting the south-east to other centres across Victoria,” Mr Madden said.
The government services building will take shape in the heart of the city and is part of the $290 million Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative.
It will house State Government organisations including the departments of human services, justice, planning and community development.
Mr Madden said the government services building would generate an additional 456 jobs during its construction.
Greater Dandenong Mayor John Kelly said the development “represents the future Dandenong as a progressive, productive and sustainable symbol of the city landscape”.
The Revitalising Central Dandenong project is expected to take between 15 and 20 years to complete.
VicUrban development director Michael King said the huge project had reached an important milestone.
“Beginning in March next year, work will begin to transform Lonsdale St into one of Melbourne’s great boulevards as well as the construction of a bridge connecting Cheltenham Rd to the city centre,” Mr King said.
“This is a really exciting time for Dandenong,” he said. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:00 pm
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From the Dandenong Leader, Monday October 13, 2008, p.46 (Real Estate)
A render of the 31 apartment development proposed at 2-4 Hutton Street, Dandenong:
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:13 pm
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I must be stupid, can you please explain how those two projects are in any way relevent to this thread.
Is there something I have missed?
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:28 pm
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"THIS is what's going to drive CFD-DAN quadruplication"
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