VU Clinical Health Teaching Facility
Plenary Group has been appointed by Victoria University (VU) to assist with the development of the Victoria University Clinical Teaching Facility and associated works at 70-100 Ballarat Road, Footscray (Subject Site).
Proposal
The new clinical health teaching facility at Footscray Park will form part of an emerging vision for a health, education and employment precinct that sit alongside the New Footscray Hospital, opening 2028.
As part of VU’s Footscray Park Modernisation project, the project will reimagine Building C as a progressive and well-equipped teaching space for students pursuing a career in health. The new clinical health teaching facility will replace the existing Building C, and function as a new and prominent education facility that aligns with the planned strategic directions for this Precinct. The project will also encompass the development of a new landscaped campus gateway, providing accessible greenspace and amenity accessible to the community.
The planning application seeks approval for a 5 level structure when viewed from the Ballarat Road and 6 Levels to VU High Street, and the new campus gateway made possible via the demolition of Building G South.
Planning process
The following planning permit triggers apply to the proposal:
- Pursuant to Clause 43.02-2 (Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 1), a permit is required to construct a building or construct or carry out works.
- Pursuant to Clause 52.05 (Signs), a planning permit is required to construct and display, high wall, internally illuminated business identification signage, internally illuminated business identification signage, non-illuminated business identification signage and internally illuminated direction signage.
- Pursuant to Clause 52.06-3 (Carparking), a planning permit is required to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5.
A planning permit is not required for the use of the building for the purpose of an Education Centre as it is a Section 1 use under the Public Use Zone (PUZ2) pursuant to Clause 36-1-6.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Community information sessions
You are welcome to join the project team to learn more about this project. Dates will be updated on this webpage shortly.
Additional information
For information associated with the development please see links below (documents uploaded as they become available):
