Victoria demolishes VicRoads HQ for 630 new homes despite council opposition
Victoria's government plans to demolish the former VicRoads headquarters in Kew and build up to 630 homes in towers reaching 16 storeys. Boroondara council rejected the masterplan Monday, arguing for buildings between three and eight storeys and criticizing insufficient affordable housing and social housing provisions. The planning minister retains final approval authority over the state-owned.
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Published 19 Oct 2026, 00:57 UTC · Updated 19 Oct 2026, 01:00 UTC
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