The pristine promenades of the Yarra’s Edge exclusive waterfront community have been reclaimed. And there’s more to come. Further planned parklands, public art installations and environmentally sound retail and residential development will complete this award-winning urban village (Winner UDIA Award).  

Yarra’s Edge l Emergence of Melbourne’s City Sanctuary

2008 – 2nd Release of River Precinct homes

2007–1st Release of River Precinct homes

2007 – Construction begins on Mirvac’s River Precinct Homes at Yarra’s Edge

2005 Stage one of Mirvac’s $6.5 million Point Park is complete, adding one hectare of green space, including water sensitive urban design with grassy knolls, sweeping shade trees and recreational facilities.

2005 Tower 5 construction is completed with 191 apartments across 40 levels and retail spaces.

2005 Mirvac’s 160-berth Marina with ferry terminal opens.

2004 Tower 4 is completed with 109 apartments across 21 levels, including five-level mixed-use podium with 18 riverside apartments.

2004 New cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, prestige car sales, and furniture store opens.

2004 Webdock Gallery opens under Tower 2 to support largely young contemporary artists.

2004 Tower 3 construction is complete, including 134 apartments across 29 levels and mixed use and commercial space at ground level.

2003 Mirvac begins its urban art project with the launch of an underwater image from Australian artist Narelle Autio posted high above Lorimer St on Tower 1.

2003 New tram and ferry services begin operation, linking residents to the city, Docklands, South Wharf, Crown, Southgate and Federation Square.

2003 Premier Steve Bracks heralds Mirvac’s Webb Bridge a new Melbourne landmark and the 600m extension to the Yarra River’s Southbank promenade, known as the River Esplanade, is unveiled.

2003 Tower 2 construction is completed, including 147 apartments across 20 levels and commercial spaces at ground level.

2002 Tower 1 construction is completed, including 175 apartments across 31 levels, gym and recreational facilities and retail.

1999 Construction begins on Tower 1.

1998 A development plan of Yarra’s Edge is submitted to authorities, and further submissions follow for towers 1-5 of the Marina precinct once approval is given.

1997 Mirvac wins the right to develop 14.5 hectares along 1.5kms of the southern bank of the Yarra between Charles Grimes Bridge and Bolte Bridge.

    “To ensure that Yarra’s Edge is an exemplary
    and accessible development worthy of its location,
    complementary to Melbourne and setting
    international precedents for an urban community”

1900s The Docklands are Victoria’s primary focus for trade until alternate transport methods necessitate redevelopment.