New schools, hotels, housing developments for eastern suburbs

Lilydale, Ringwood and Box Hill are among the eastern suburbs set to boom in the next few years, with one head-turning project creating more than 3000 homes and redefining the area as we know it.

An artist impression of Intrapac's Kinley residential development on the site of the old Lilydale Quarry

There’s a lot happening in Melbourne’s east — with new schools, housing estates and large-scale developments shooting up at a fast rate.

From Melbourne’s second-largest development at Lilydale to The Glen shopping centre’s Sky Garden project, here’s what’s to come and when to expect it in your suburb.

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LILYDALE

What: Kinley development at old quarry site

What’s to come: The second-largest development precinct in Melbourne behind Fishermans Bend will see the addition of 3200 new homes for 8000 people.

When: Expected 2030-2035

Impressions for Intrapac's residential development Kinley on the site of the old Lilydale quarry.

The site of the old Lilydale quarry will become Melbourne’s second-biggest development precinct.

CROYDON

What: Croydon Community School

What’s to come: In the 2017-18 state budget, $7m was allocated for Croydon Community School. The project is in the planning stages and subject to future budget funding.

When: TBC

RESEARCH

What: Research Primary School

What’s to come: Planning funding has been allocated to develop a master plan for Research Primary School. In the 2018/19 state budget, $17.2m was allocated for this school.

When: TBC

RINGWOOD

What: Jubilee Park revamp

What’s to come: A $2m redevelopment that’ll boost cricket facilities and add office spaces to allow Cricket Australia to establish its Eastern Metro Zone headquarters.

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BOX HILL

What: Prospect St skyscrapers

What’s to come: Two proposals to build skyscrapers along Prospect St, Box Hill, including a $66m development by Axion Development Pty of 194 apartments, office spaces, shops and cafes.

When: TBC

The $450m Sky Garden development includes a rooftop garden.

BLACKBURN

What: New Whitehorse Rd complex

What’s to come: Pace Development Group is behind a new two-tower, 125 apartment complex at 160 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, which will include a lap pool, kids pool, BBQ facilities, private dining room and library.

A new apartment complex at Whitehorse Rd in Blackburn. Picture: Supplied.

GLEN WAVERLEY

What: Sky Garden at The Glen

What’s to come: A $450m redevelopment of The Glen shopping centre, including a 4000 sqm rooftop garden, 555 apartments, pool and wellness centre.

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