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Preston Market redevelopment plan would retain 81pc of market footprint

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Walden, M. (2026, October 1). Preston Market redevelopment plan would retain 81pc of market footprint. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-02/preston-market-redevelopment-plan-open-for-consultation/107219420

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-01 · by Max Walden

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The redevelopment plan for Preston Market aims to preserve 81% of its current footprint while adding approximately 900 new apartments, eight residential towers, and an additional 14,000 square meters of specialty retail and commercial space. Community feedback on the proposal is being accepted by the Victorian government until October 14.
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The redevelopment plan for Preston Market in Victoria aims to retain 81% of the market’s current footprint while adding new developments. The proposal includes constructing approximately 900 apartments across eight residential towers and incorporating an additional 14,000 square metres of specialty retail and commercial space. Community feedback on these plans is open until October 14 for residents to voice their opinions before the Victorian government finalizes any decisions.

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Max Walden
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🔮 In short: A master plan for the redevelopment of Preston Market would preserve 81 per cent of the market's footprint and entail the construction of about 900 apartments.
2026-10-01 · assertive framing · Preston Market redevelopment plan would retain 81pc of market footprint
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In short: A master plan for the redevelopment of Preston Market would preserve 81 per cent of the market's footprint and entail the construction of about 900 apartments.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 In short: A master plan for the redevelopment of Preston Market would preserve 81 per cent of the market's footprint and entail the construction of about 900 apartments.
2026-10-01 · ABC News (AU)
Preston Market redevelopment plan would retain 81pc of market footprint · assertive framing

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Preston Market to retain most of original footprint under redevelopment plan asserted
Market → retain → plan
In short: A master plan for the redevelopment of Preston Market would preserve 81 per cent of the market's footprint and entail the construction of about 900 apartments. asserted
plan → preserve → apartments
Eight residential towers would surround the market and an additional 14,000 square metres of "specialty retail" and commercial floor space would be added. asserted
metres → surround → space
Community members can provide feedback on the plans to the Victorian government until October 14. asserted
members → provide → October
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