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Box Hill Community Members Discuss Impact of Council Approvals on Major Projects
Residents consider how recent council decisions on large developments will shape daily life in the area.
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Vicinity Centres received council approval for the first stage of its $2 billion, 10-year Box Hill Central mixed-use redevelopment, which includes seven towers up to 50 storeys and 1,700 new residences.
Box Hill Central Redevelopment
The approval covers the initial phase of work at Box Hill Central. Community members note that such projects can alter local traffic patterns and access to existing shops during construction periods.
SKY SQR Development
Golden Age Group appointed Icon as the construction contractor for SKY SQR at 517-521 Station Street. The 72,000m² mixed-use site will feature a 12,000m² retail and food precinct, with completion scheduled for end of 2025. Affected residents have raised points about how the new precinct may change foot traffic around Station Street.
Land Purchase and Amcor Site
A Chinese developer purchased adjoining Navy Health and Scope properties for $30.8 million. Separately, the former Amcor Packaging Plant at 249 Middleborough Road is being redeveloped into Box Hill Corporate, adding 20,000m² of office/warehouse space and 6,000m² of bulky good retail over three years.
Suburban Rail Loop Connection
Box Hill's commercial growth is driven by its role as the terminus of the Suburban Rail Loop, with major construction works and compulsory acquisitions of homes and businesses underway to build the new underground station. Community members point to the need for clear information on how these acquisitions will proceed.
The council approval for the first stage at Box Hill Central provides a starting point for further stages of the overall plan. Residents seeking updates can follow official council channels for notices on public consultation periods tied to these projects.