About the project
The Oakover Road redevelopment project in Preston is now complete, providing modern, high-quality and energy-efficient homes to the local community.
Located just 9 km north-east of Melbourne’s city centre, the new housing at the Oakover Road site is conveniently positioned close to public transport, community services, jobs and shops.
The project has successfully delivered 99 social homes and 78 market apartment homes, with the remaining homes due for completion in late 2025.
The redevelopment includes a unique community gallery, along with green open spaces for residents and the wider community to enjoy.
Homes Victoria has partnered with MAB, and experienced community housing provider, HousingFirst to deliver this important housing project. HousingFirst will continue to manage the new social homes at the Oakover Road site, providing supportive tenancy management, asset management, and maintenance services for a period of 20 years.
The supply of new housing at the Oakover Road site is a key part of the Victorian Government’s strategy to provide more and better homes for Victorians.
Fast facts
The Oakover Road site is located just 9 km north-east of Melbourne’s city centre in the inner-city suburb of Preston in the City of Darebin.
The redevelopment has delivered 296 new homes, including 99 social homes and 197 market homes with a mix of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes.
All new homes are more comfortable, and less expensive to heat and cool with a 5 star Green Star Rating, 7 star NatHERS average rating and a Gold Level rating.
There is a new community gallery for residents and the wider community to enjoy.
The redevelopment includes a communal rooftop lounge and garden area along with outdoor barbecue facilities.
The redevelopment features new open green spaces and a pocket park for residents and the wider community to enjoy.
Timeline
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Construction of social and market housing commenced
2022
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Completion of social homes and first market home stages
2024
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Completion of market homes
Late 2025
Community engagement
Community engagement has been an important element of this housing project. We would like to take the opportunity to thank our dedicated Committee members who have been involved in the Preston Community Consultative Committee over a number of years.
Homes Victoria previously established a Community Consultative Committee that brought together key stakeholders and members of the Preston community to provide advice on the plans to redevelop the Oakover Road site. As the first stages of this housing project have been completed, the Preston Community Consultative Committee has closed
Factsheet
Contact us
Email icon:For information about social housing at the Oakover Road site, please contact HousingFirst via phone on (03) 9534 5837 or email info@housingfirst.org.au
For all other site related enquiries, please email preston@homes.vic.gov.au