Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area

Project timeline

• 5 October 2018: Fishermans Bend Framework - Amendment GC81 Approved

  On 5 October 2018 the Minister for Planning approved new planning controls (Amendment GC81) and released the final Fishermans Bend Framework.

  View the final Fishermans Bend Framework and approved planning scheme controls (Amendment GC81) on the Victorian Government's Fishermans Bend website.

  The Planning Review Panel:

  • appointed to hear submissions and advise the government on the Framework
  • provided a series of reports outlining their recommendations in relation to Amendment GC81 to the Minister for Planning on 19 July 2018.

  View the document library on the Fishermans Bend project website.

• 1 March 2018: Public hearing of the Planning Review Panel

  A public hearing of the Planning Review Panel commenced on 1 March 2018.

• 21 October 2017: Draft Fishermans Bend Framework and Amendment GC81

  The Victorian Government released the draft Fishermans Bend Framework on 21 October 2017, in line with the 2016 Vision.

  The draft Fishermans Bend Framework and supporting documents, including the 2016 Vision and proposed planning scheme controls (Amendment GC81) can be viewed on the Victorian Government's Fishermans Bend website.

  The Minister for Planning appointed a planning review panel to receive and consider submissions on Amendment GC81. Submissions to the planning review panel closed on 15 December 2017.

  Council's endorsed submission can be found in the Minutes to the 13 December 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council.

• 14 November 2016: Minister for Planning makes amendments

  On 14 November 2016, the Minister for Planning:

  • further amended the planning controls for Fishermans Bend to move the interim height controls from the Capital City Zone (CCZ1) to a new Design and Development Overlay (DDO30) and introduce new maximum street wall / podium heights and mandatory street and boundary setbacks and tower separation distances above podium level (to 31 March 2018)
  • introduced new Local Policy (Clause 22.15) encouraging affordable housing and increased commercial floor area along certain streets
  • further amended the Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan (September 2016).

• 3 October 2016: Victorian Government releases Fishermans Bend Vision

  On 3 October 2016, the Victorian Government released the Fishermans Bend Vision, setting out the ambitions for the FBURA overall and the five precincts for 2050.

• September 2016: Fishermans Bend Vision

  The Victorian Government endorsed Fishermans Bend Vision – The next chapter in Melbourne's Growth Story, in September 2016. This sets the vision for 'a thriving place that is a leading example for environmental sustainability, liveability, connectivity, diversity and innovation'.

• 1 July 2016: submission of conditional support lodged and endorsed

  Council lodged a submission of conditional support for the Fishermans Bend Recast Vision to the Taskforce on 1 July 2016. Council's submission was informed by engagement with key technical experts across the organisation and Council’s Fishermans Bend Community Forum.

  The community is made up of 18 members who represent local community groups, businesses, landowners and developers.

  This submission was endorsed at the 28 June 2016 Ordinary Meeting of Council.

• 27 May 2016: Fishermans Bend Recast Vision released

  On 27 May 2016, the Fishermans Bend Taskforce released the Fishermans Bend Recast Vision for public consultation until 1 July 2016.

  The Vision sets a framework to help guide the planning for Fishermans Bend.

• Early 2016: Recasting Fishermans Bend

  In early 2016, the Minister for Planning established the Fishermans Bend Taskforce, to work together with the Ministerial Advisory Committee and the community to develop a blueprint for Fishermans Bend that will transform it into a place for everyone.

• October 2015: Ministerial Advisory Committee prepares first report

  In October 2015, the Ministerial Advisory Committee prepared their first report, including 40 recommendations for the approach and planning for Fishermans Bend. 

• July 2015: Formation of Ministerial Advisory Committee for Fishermans Bend

  In July 2015, the Minister for Planning appointed an advisory committee for Fishermans Bend comprising six experts in urban issues, the two mayors of the cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip, and three community representatives.

  The role of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) is to provide advice to the Minister for Planning in relation to Fishermans Bend Recast.

• 17 April 2015: Minister for Planning outcomes from the Strategic Framework Plan

  On 17 April 2015 the Minister for Planning:

  • amended the planning controls for Fishermans Bend to introduce interim mandatory height controls (to 17 April 2017)
  • amended the Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan
  • incorporated industrial zoned land in the City of Melbourne (to be known as the Fishermans Bend Employment Precinct) into the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Precinct (expanding the FBURA to 455 hectares)
  • announced a new 18 month strategic planning phase for the project, including the development of detailed neighbourhood precinct plans, and creation of an Infrastructure Plan.

  Since the release of the amended Strategic Framework Plan in 2015, Fishermans Bend was then further expanded to 491 hectares to include West Gate Park and exclude Port of Melbourne land along the Yarra River.

• July 2014: Strategic Framework Plan for Fishermans Bend released

  In July 2014, the Victorian Government released the Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan. This Plan was developed to assess land use and development proposals in FBURA, as well as guide public and private investment in infrastructure.

• September 2013: Fishermans Bend draft vision

  In September 2013 Places Victoria released the FBURA Draft Vision. Places Victoria led a consultation process to seek feedback on the Draft Vision.

  Council also sought feedback from the community to inform a City of Port Phillip submission to Places Victoria on the Draft Vision. View more information on Council’s Have Your Say website.

• September 2012: Council adopted Montague Precinct Structure Plan

  Council adopted a Structure Plan for the Montague Precinct in September 2012. The Structure Plan established Montague as a highly liveable and sustainable mixed use precinct.

  For more information on the Structure Plan, see Montague Precinct

• July 2012: Fishermans Bend rezoning

  In July 2012, the Minister for Planning identified the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area (FBURA) as an urban renewal project of State significance and rezoned the area as Capital City Zone (CCZ).

  The rezoning of FBURA expanded the CCZ by more than 50 per cent providing potential to generate significant business investment, employment and new housing supply. The initial renewal area was 248 Ha in size, with approximately 217 Ha (or 90 per cent) within the City of Port Phillip.

  For more information about Planning Scheme Amendment C102, which introduced the CCZ, and other associated Fishermans Bend Planning Scheme Amendments into the Port Phillip Planning Scheme, see the Explanatory Report – Port Phillip Planning Scheme Amendment C102.

  Following the rezoning to the Capital City Zone (CCZ) in 2012, Council adopted the FBURA Guiding Principles and Strategic Directions to inform Council’s position on the rezoning, and to advocate for Council’s position on the key outcomes for FBURA.