By Casey Neill
A $60 million apartment block is coming to central Dandenong.
Places Victoria has signed a development agreement with Orion International Group for the 14-storey building on the Foster Street currently home to the Dandenong Pop-Up Park.
It’s part of the $290 million Revitalising Central Dandenong project.
The proposed development would include about 140 apartments, ground floor retail and office space, and car parking.
“This development will offer more diverse housing options in an area that is close to public transport and the centre of Dandenong,” Places Victoria’s precincts general manager Simon Wilson said.
“The development will also create employment opportunities during the construction phase and will stimulate economic activity following its completion.”
Orion International Group deputy general manager Oliver Hu said Dandenong offered enormous potential.
“Orion International distinguishes itself from other developers by delivering on location, design, quality and by bringing diverse developments to strategic locations across the world’s most exciting cities,” he said.
“Design and quality are highly valued and integral to each project to ensure each development achieves value for investors, residents and the surrounding community.”
Other developments in the precinct include the recently opened Quest apartments, the Government Services Office, ATO building and the City of Greater Dandenong civic centre.
The State Government initiated Revitalising Central Dandenong in 2006.
It’s expected to attract more than $1.2 billion in private sector investment, create 5000 jobs and enhance Dandenong’s appeal as a great place to live, work and visit.
Mr Wilson said more than $500 million in private investment had already been committed through the initiative.
“Almost 40 per cent of land within the project boundary is now developed, under construction or contracted,” he said.
There are 11 sites within the precinct still to be developed, primarily around Dandenong railway station and George Street.
