By 2050, Melbourne is expected to reach a population of 9 million which is comparable to London today. The question for Victoria is not whether we grow, but how we grow well. That’s why projects like the new community centre for the south-east and the Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative are so vital. They reflect our commitment to creating and supporting connected, inclusive and thriving communities – places where people want to live, work, and visit.
First launched in 2006 by the Labor Government, the Revitalising Central Dandenong project is backed by a $290 million investment from the Victorian Government. The project is expected to attract over $1.2 billion in private sector investment, create around 2,600 construction jobs, and deliver approximately 5,000 ongoing jobs.
Development Victoria is leading this work in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong, government agencies, and industry – including Melbourne-based developer Capital Alliance. The draft masterplan outlines a bold and inclusive vision for:
- At least 470 new homes
- Improved public realm and community areas, including a dedicated 700sqm of community hub space within the New Little India Precinct
- A hotel and conference centre, office and commercial spaces, and a vibrant urban brewery and entertainment district
- Retail, education, medical facilities, a cinema, and dining options
To preserve and celebrate the area's rich cultural identity, the project will also feature a brand-new Little India precinct – delivering modern facilities and improved spaces for tenants, visitors and the broader community.
Development Victoria is now inviting Indian community organisations interesting in establishing a new community centre in the south-east to apply to fit out, lease or purchase the 700 square metres of community hub space within this exciting new precinct in the heart of Dandenong. The new community hub will be another exciting step in transforming the heart of Dandenong into a vibrant, dynamic and culturally rich hub for generations to come.
Hon. Harriet Shing MP
Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts
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