Residents Express Resistance to Albert Park Tower Demolition Plans

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 relocated so far.

Relocation Resistance Among Tower Residents

Residents of the Albert Park public housing tower at 150 Victoria Avenue are resisting a government relocation plan for demolition, with only 4% of the 600 tower residents having relocated so far. Some residents face moves to Barak Beacon in Port Melbourne, but details on final destinations remain unclear for many.

Broader Local Government Decisions in Albert Park

The 2025-26 Victorian Budget allocated $275,000 for lighting upgrades at Albert Park Oval No. 11 and $2.63 million for planning an expansion of South Melbourne Primary School. Parks Victoria has released a final 25-year master plan for Albert Park Reserve to guide future decisions and maximize its contribution to community health and wellbeing. The Albanese Labor Government allocated $5 million to upgrade sports and recreational facilities in Albert Park, aligned with the masterplan, with projects scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

Evidence of Limited Progress on Relocations

Only 4% of the 600 residents across seven affected towers have relocated so far according to the details in the citable local facts. This low figure highlights the scale of the remaining task for the towers slated for demolition under the 2051 replacement plan.

The situation at 150 Victoria Avenue continues to draw attention from those directly impacted, as authorities work through the relocation process tied to the wider tower replacement initiative. Future steps will depend on how the Victorian government addresses the remaining relocations and communicates destinations to residents still in the tower.