becton win battle to change border

Apartment Owners and Developer Win Bid to Shift East Melbourne Border

realestatesource.com.au
Monday, 12 October 2009 08:43

RESIDENTS in Becton’s posh One East Melbourne glass tower have won a battle to have their suburb name changed.

At a meeting last week, the Melbourne City Council approved a recommendation to shift the East Melbourne suburb boundary west, to include apartments and an office between 227 – 293 Wellington Parade South, which would have previously been considered Melbourne, 3000, and arguably be worth a lot less.


East Melbourne branding was evident in Becton’s marketing material for a 19-level apartment building developed on former railyards near Federation Square. The council heard the suburb name was a significant factor for many residents, who purchased apartments in the complex.

Australia Post supported the suburb re-alignment, but objections were received, including one which suggested the entire Becton railyard project, developed in stages since 1992, should be considered Melbourne