Green light for huge Melbourne tower at Southbank
A major tower development in Melbourne's Southbank has received Victorian Government approval, moving the project closer to construction. No further project details were provided in the article.
What does the approved Melbourne Southbank tower mean for local tradies?
Builders, electricians, plumbers and other trades could see work opportunities if the Southbank tower proceeds to construction phase.
Key takeaways
- A large Melbourne tower at Southbank has received Victorian Government planning approval.
- The project is one step closer to construction but no timeline or size details were given.
- Approval could open up trade work opportunities across multiple disciplines in the area.
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