Elgin Towers, Carlton

The first step in regenerating Victoria’s public housing towers is underway with the redevelopment of the Carlton Elgin Towers.

We are delivering more and better public housing at Elgin Towers, Carlton with 248 new apartments. The new homes will be modern, accessible, and energy efficient, in a location that is close to shops, parks, transport and services.

The Australian Government and Victorian Government are partnering to redevelop the Elgin Towers as the initial Victorian project of the Federal Government’s Social Housing Accelerator investment.

The award-winning firm, Architectus, renowned for their approach to quality design of social housing, has been appointed as the lead architect for Elgin Towers, Carlton.

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Project timeline

2024 - 2025

Community engagement

2025 – 2026

Deconstruction of the old buildings

2026

Buildings are completed

2028

Residents move into their new homes

Community consultation

In November and December 2024, we invited the community to share their feedback on the plans for the new homes at Elgin Towers, Carlton.

We received valuable input from Carlton residents, neighbours and local stakeholders.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process.

To find out more about the Elgin Towers community engagement.

Visit Engage Victoria

Next steps

The feedback received from community has helped finalise the design plans for the new homes. We have received planning approval and internal stripping works are underway to prepare the buildings for deconstruction.

We will continue to keep the community informed throughout the development process.

Community Consultative Committee

The Elgin Towers Community Consultative Committee provides advice and feedback on the project to help achieve best outcomes for the project and the community.