From the Minister for Major Projects

The Hon Dr Denis Napthine MLA

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Coalition moves on $6 billion urban development

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will drive economic activity, productivity and jobs as it confirms funding in today's Budget to plan the redevelopment of the 23 hectare E-Gate rail yard site in West Melbourne.

Whittlesea sports clubs lap up water re-use system

Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012

A City of Whittlesea sports reserve will be among the best in the region thanks to a rainwater harvesting and recycling system being built as part of the Melbourne Wholesale Markets Relocation project in Epping.

Key objectives for Flinders Street Station revealed

Monday, 26 Mar 2012

Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine today revealed the Victorian Coalition Government's vision for a potential revamp of Flinders Street Station precinct with the release of the design competition's Statement of Key Objectives document.

Melbourne Market Relocation a disaster under Labor

Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012

Today's Auditor-General's report has exposed the previous Labor Government's monumental mismanagement of the Melbourne Market Relocation Project (MMRP) with cost-blowouts, time delays, poor stakeholder engagement and probity concerns marring the...

New design for Melbourne Park’s Western Precinct

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012

Melbourne will be the world's first Grand Slam tennis venue to have three feature courts with operable roofs.

New Executive Director appointed at Major Projects Victoria

Wednesday, 04 Jan 2012

Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine today welcomed the appointment of Tim Bamford as the new Executive Director of Major Projects Victoria (MPV).

Princes Pier restoration set for public opening

Monday, 05 Dec 2011

Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine has announced the Princes Pier at Port Melbourne will be re-opened to the public on December 12, with restorative works now almost complete.

Flinders St Station design competition to breathe new life into Melbourne landmark

Tuesday, 15 Nov 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government's $1 million international Flinders Street Station precinct design competition is a vital first step in the area's restoration and revival, Premier Ted Baillieu said today.

Lend Lease hits a winner at Margaret Court Arena

Monday, 24 Oct 2011

Lend Lease has won the tender for the $180 million redevelopment of Margaret Court Arena as part of the ongoing work at Melbourne Park, the Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine announced today.

Victoria’s new home of athletics ready for testing

Tuesday, 06 Sep 2011

Victoria's new home of athletics, Alert Park's Lakeside Stadium, is up and running, Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine announced today.

Major Projects Victoria wins top project management award

Thursday, 25 Aug 2011

Major Projects Victoria (MPV) has been honoured for its work on Melbourne's AAMI Park stadium taking out a top prize at the 2011 Australian Institute of Project Management Achievement Awards.

Victoria’s state-of-the-art research facility on track for completion

Monday, 22 Aug 2011

Construction on Victoria's new home of agricultural science, the $288 million Centre for AgriBiosciences, is running ahead of schedule and is set to become one of most sophisticated facilities of its kind when it opens early next year.

Refugee finds opportunity at Bundoora building site

Sunday, 21 Aug 2011

Sierra Leone's Jonathan Sesay has come a long way since he arrived in Australia in 2007 after spending five years in a refugee camp in bordering Guinea.

Napthine builds a bridge with engineers of tomorrow

Tuesday, 02 Aug 2011

Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine has shown his support for Victoria's future engineers by presenting a top innovation award at the 2011 Aurecon Bridge Building Competition at Scienceworks this afternoon.

Coalition Government fixes Labor’s leftover mess to deliver a vibrant modern wholesale market for Victoria

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government will deliver a modern and vibrant wholesale market at Epping to meet the long term needs of the market community with more affordable rents for market tenants and the required warehousing.

iPhone application gives a voice to Melbourne’s buildings

Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011

The secrets behind 10 of Melbourne's most recognisable buildings have been unlocked in a free iPhone application that takes users on a guided walking tour of one of the world's most livable cities.

AAMI Park: Kicking goals at Victorian Architecture Awards

Sunday, 26 Jun 2011

AAMI Park stadium scooped the pool at the weekend's Victorian Architecture Awards, winning the Victorian Architecture Medal, the William Wardell Award for Public Architecture, the Melbourne Prize and the Colourbond Award for Steel Architecture.

Building Innovation award for Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre

Monday, 16 May 2011

The Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) and Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) Theatre complex has added another accolade to its long list of achievements, taking out the Building Innovation category at the 2010/2011 DuPont Australia and New Zealand...

Architects appointed to roof Margaret Court Arena

Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011

A joint venture between Melbourne’s NH Architecture and international firm Populous will design a major refurbishment of Margaret Court Arena, Minister for Major Projects Denis Napthine announced today.

Exciting opportunity to join the Board of Melbourne Market Authority

Saturday, 16 Apr 2011

The Baillieu Government is seeking high calibre applicants for two positions on the Melbourne Market Authority Board.