CBD from the creek trail south of Meridian. April 6, 2015.

Regarding Dandenong

News Round Up

Former Dandenong mayor leaves lasting Rangers legacy
heraldsun.com.au (31 Jul 2014)

David Kelly will be remembered for his loyalty, honesty and larger-than-life personality.

The Wilson Street Apartment Project, Dandenong
remax.com.au (31 Jul 2014)

Endorsed Plans & Permit are on hand and at the ready to move forward with this striking development that's very easy on the eye, aesthetically alluring and so very pleasantly located.

Labor plans port economic studies
mpnews.com.au (31 Jul 2014)

The Labor Party is promising a detailed economic study to determine the best site for Melbourne’s next major port if it wins the November election.

Re-making Doveton
Dandenong Journal (29 Jul 2014)

When Ford announced over summer that it would cut 300 jobs from its manufacturing plants in Geelong and Broadmeadows, Doveton-bred Dennis Glover felt history repeating itself.

Demolition vote
Dandenong Journal (29 Jul 2014)

Greater Dandenong Council claims its "preferred position" of demolishing Dandenong’s former library to make way for a car park will save the council nearly $5 million over the next 10 years.

Contract awarded for Dingley Bypass
vicroads.vic.gov.au (28 Jul 2014)

Construction of the highly anticipated Dingley Bypass has taken another major step forward, with the contract for the $156 million project awarded to Thiess Pty Ltd, Minister for Roads Terry Mulder announced.

Shadow Minister for Ports Visits Port of Hastings
dredgingtoday.com (28 Jul 2014)

Minister for Ports David Hodgett today welcomed Shadow Minister for Ports Natalie Hutchins on her first official visit to the Port of Hastings in her capacity as Shadow Minister.

Asylum seekers and the dignity of work
theconversation.com (24 Jul 2014)

My interview with Mr Syed did not get off to a great start. We’d arranged to meet at the Dandenong library – part of the city council building, a huge, bright orange edifice in the redeveloped heart of Dandenong in Melbourne’s southeast. Read on theconversation.com →
RD: This is an exceptional article that gives a clear sense of the perplexing and nightmarish limbo that we (through our governments) inflict on some of the people who come to us for help. Read more...

Cultural Threads Textiles Celebration - City of Greater Dandenong
greaterdandenong.com (23 Jul 2014)

Cultural Threads is a new and exciting celebration of textile art and cultural diversity hosted by the City of Greater Dandenong. Read on greaterdandenong.com →
RD: Looks like this might make interesting use of the civic square. Read more...

Real estate analyst gives his tips for affordable suburbs that could boom
news.com.au (23 Jul 2014)

Ten affordable property markets around Australia likely to see significant gains to real estate values have been identified in a new report.

#EWLink: What is it? What is it For? Why it won’t die easily? – Sophie Sturup on mega projects
danielbowen.com (23 Jul 2014)

I and others have been known to call the East-West Link tunnel a zombie project — you can fight it off (as was done in the 70s) but it will never truly die. Read on danielbowen.com →
RD: I guess one positive thing we can take from this is that the Stage 1 East-West link will benefit industry in Dandenong South. Maybe. Read more...

Coalition Government supports leading manufacturers in Dandenong
premier.vic.gov.au (23 Jul 2014)

Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett today visited three leading manufacturers based in Dandenong South to see how businesses were benefiting from Victorian Coalition Government support.

Long-derided Docklands acknowledged as economic powerhouse
theage.com.au (23 Jul 2014)

For more than a decade Melbourne has derided Docklands as a failed planning experiment. Read on theage.com.au →
RD: Dandenong noted as having the second highest economic activity of any area outside the CBD, but also having a very low productivity (value produced per hour). I think sociodemographics ought to be taken into account, though. Read more...

Apartment Design Standards draft released
theage.com.au (23 Jul 2014)

Very small apartments could not be built in Victoria, all building sites would feature large trees and almost all apartments would have to receive direct sunlight under a plan for new design standards.

You can't park here
Dandenong Journal (21 Jul 2014)

A lack of parking is discouraging private companies from relocating to central Dandenong, says Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan.

World Cup die-hards wait on win
Dandenong Journal (21 Jul 2014)

About 50 die-hard supporters, councillors and police flocked pre-dawn for a screening of yesterday’s World Cup final live on Dandenong civic square’s big screen.

Club kept bowling along
Dandenong Journal (21 Jul 2014)

Dandenong City Bowling Club and its green was meant to last little more than a season – so said a less-than-prescient Journal columnist 131 years ago.

Maersk Terminal opened
salta.com.au (21 Jul 2014)

Victorian Minister for Ports and Major Projects, the Hon. David Hodgett MP officially opened international shipping giant, MAERSK LINE’s new state-of-the-art container depot at Nexus Industrial Estate in Altona today.

Concern locals being forgotten in rush to sign contracts for Dandenong rail project
railpage.com.au (20 Jul 2014)

Communities in Melbourne’s south-east fear their voices will be ignored by the Napthine government as it rushes to sign contracts for the multibillion-dollar Dandenong rail corridor project before November’s election.

Dandenong Rail Corridor Upgrade
xbop.com.au (20 Jul 2014)

This article is written in response to my recent reading of the article Napthine Government pledges 25 new trains and removal of four dangerous level crossings.

Spectra Images
Baracon (FB) (20 Jul 2014)

The latest perspectives of Spectra, Dandenong. More to come soon...

Updated Spectra Images - Dandenong Thread
urbanmelbourne.info (18 Jul 2014)

"Spectra latest tweak, just about ready to go. "

Dandenong Apartments
finnisarchitects.com.au (18 Jul 2014)

A new development for high rise apartments in Dandenong. Read on finnisarchitects.com.au →
RD: This is Spectra/219 Thomas Street. Read more...

Dandenong Student Housing on Behance
behance.net (18 Jul 2014)

Dandenong Student Housing is a revitalise Dandenong project. Read on behance.net →
RD: This one's intriguing! A design for student housing just south of the Government Services Office. Mentions being in proximity to Victoria University. I'd imagine it falls into the realm of 'concept design' or 'shelved design', but still intriguing. Read more...

The Hazaras of Dandenong
theage.com.au (17 Jul 2014)

Melbourne's south-east has become home to a thriving community of Hazaras, enjoying a haven from violent persecution in their homelands.

Dandenong Education Precinct
anlc.com.au (16 Jul 2014)

ANLC's Civil Scope of Works included; detailed excavation, construction of a central concrete amphitheatre, asphalt pavements, modular paving and landscape walls.

Hastings port expansion to over-burden Melbourne's roads and rail
peninsulaweekly.com.au (16 Jul 2014)

A plan to develop a huge container port at Hastings south-east of Melbourne could put an impossible strain on the city’s roads and busiest rail lines and potentially drive up the cost of imports and exports, an independent report says.

New peak-hour services for Dandenong and Frankston rail lines
railpage.com.au (16 Jul 2014)

Victoria's public transport system will get a much-needed shot in the arm next month when new peak-hour services are added to some of Melbourne's busiest rail lines, and sweeping changes are made to tram and bus services.

Revitalising Central Dandenong
architectureau.com (16 Jul 2014)

From pop-up parks and plazas to major public infrastructure, a suite of projects are being delivered as part of a $290 million urban renewal project for central Dandenong, in the heart of south-east Melbourne.

BIM Ensures ATO Office Project Is Not Taxing
meinhardt.com.au (15 Jul 2014)

Construction is progressing on the new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) development in Dandenong with Meinhardt providing structural and civil engineering design services.

Hastings plan needs rethink, say academics
lloydslistdcn.com.au (11 Jul 2014)

Two leading supply chain academics have called for reconsideration of the Victorian government’s commitment to the port of Hastings as the container trade successor to Melbourne.

Nova Centre Clayton
novacentre.com.au (11 Jul 2014)

The Nova Centre is a stunning new living experience and a landmark for Monash. Read on novacentre.com.au →
RD: This is 10 minutes from Dandenong, but it's a huge project that I believe will change how the south-east flows. I can't yet decide if the effect for Dandenong would be positive, negative or neutral. Read more...

A trip to Dandenong
aussiemuslims.com (9 Jul 2014)

I had an hour to kill in Dandenong today before an appointment, so I decided to have a walk around. I ended having a wonderful cultural experience that I had not expected.

­Dandenong tower fetches PCL $10m
afr.com (9 Jul 2014)

A local investor has acquired an eight-level office building in Dandenong in Melbourne’s outer south-east on a yield of 10 per cent.

Sneak peek at $156 million Dingley Bypass
premier.vic.gov.au (9 Jul 2014)

Minister for Roads Terry Mulder today released a video of the Dingley Bypass which provides a first-hand look at the finished product.

Retail Opportunities Available
dandenongmarket.com.au (9 Jul 2014)

Expressions of interest are being sought from innovative food retailers (including food trucks) with unique street food concepts for a new summer outdoor food market.

36 Australian projects shortlisted for 2014 World Architecture Festival Awards
architectureanddesign.com.au (9 Jul 2014)

Australia will be well represented at the 2014 World Architecture Festival awards with 26 completed and 10 uncompleted projects to compete across 17 categories. Read on architectureanddesign.com.au →
RD: The new mental health facility near the hospital is one of those projects nominated. Read more...

Congestion relief on the way for Murrumbeena
premier.vic.gov.au (9 Jul 2014)

Local residents will have the opportunity to have a say on the concept drawings for the level crossing removals and new stations being delivered as part of the Cranbourne Pakenham Rail Corridor Project, Premier Denis Napthine said today.

Prospective Port Rail Shuttle loader soon to be sought
fullyloaded.com.au (8 Jul 2014)

The Victorian Government is gearing up to start a central aspect of Melbourne’s Port Rail Shuttle (PRS) system.

Cotton On MEGA : Store Manager
seek.com.au (8 Jul 2014)

Take charge of our new Dandenong MEGA store . .. Read on seek.com.au →
RD: I wonder if this means anything interesting in terms of development. .. Read more...

Industrial lease
theaustralian.com.au (4 Jul 2014)

REECE Plumbing has agreed to move to a Dexus Property Group-owned industrial facility in Melbourne's southeast at an annual rental thought to be more than $1. 9 million.

Monash Health Community
monashhealth.org (4 Jul 2014)

Monash Health Community is excited to be moving to our new service hub at 122 Thomas Street between 7th and 21st May. Read on monashhealth.org →
RD: So I missed this. Read more...