Jobs And Affordable Homes As Government Approves The Munro Project
28 May 2018
Victorian Government:
The Andrews Labor Government has given
the green light to an exciting new development that will create more
jobs and affordable
housing in the CBD.
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced
planning approvals
for the
Munro site that sits within the
Queen Victoria Market precinct.
The development will feature two
towers rising to 38 storeys and 10
storeys. The project includes 503 car park spots for market visitors, a
childcare centre, a hotel and affordable homes close to the jobs,
services and public transport that Victorians need.
The additional car parks for market visitors will mean existing car park
space can be turned into valuable open space for festivals, street
markets and other community events.
The development will protect treasured heritage, with the façade of the
historic Mercat Cross Hotel to be preserved. It will boast the highest
standards of sustainability and design.
Apartments being built as part of the project will comply with the Labor
Government’s Better Apartments Design Standards, which spell an end to
dog-box sized apartments with no ventilation, space or natural light.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Planning Richard Wynne
“We’ve carefully considered this proposal and worked hard with the
applicant to ensure any development protects one of
Melbourne’s most popular areas and treasured destinations.”
“This project will create affordable homes where people want to live,
will create construction and supply jobs for Victorians and will deliver
open space for popular events.”
“We’ve said it from the start: There’s nothing more important than the
Queen
Victoria Market, and we’ll always protect it.”
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