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Local Government Decisions Shape Housing, Parks and Facilities for Albert Park Residents

State and council actions on tower demolition, rezoning, a 25-year reserve plan and budget funding directly affect daily life and long-term community access in Albert Park.

By Albert Park News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Victorian government is proceeding with the demolition of the 150 Victoria Avenue public housing tower in Albert Park as part of a plan to replace all 44 Melbourne public housing towers by 2051, with only 4% of the 600 residents across seven affected towers having relocated so far.

Public housing relocation and tower plans

Residents at 150 Victoria Avenue face the immediate prospect of relocation under the state-led replacement program. The low relocation rate means most of the 600 people living across the seven towers remain in place while demolition moves forward. This timeline extends to 2051 and will determine where families can access replacement public housing in the area.

Rezoning and new park development

The City of Charles Sturt is rezoning approximately 11 hectares of land in Albert Park from employment zones to Suburban Business and Housing Diversity Neighbourhood zones. The change is intended to support higher-density mixed-use development near public transport. At the same time the council is developing a new 3,000 m² local park at 15-25 Spad Street, funded by $1.284 million in council funds plus over $1.9 million from state and federal governments.

Budget support for sport and education

The 2025-26 Victorian Budget allocated $275,000 for lighting upgrades at Albert Park Oval No. 11, home of South Melbourne Football Club, and $2.63 million for planning an expansion of South Melbourne Primary School. These amounts target specific local facilities used by clubs and families.

Long-term reserve planning

Parks Victoria has released a final 25-year master plan to guide future decisions for Albert Park Reserve, aiming to maximize the park's contribution to community health and wellbeing. The plan provides the framework for ongoing management and improvements within the reserve.

These decisions together set the direction for where people will live, how open space will be used and which local facilities receive upgrades. Residents can track progress through the listed council and state project pages and contact the relevant authorities for relocation or consultation details as each project advances.