The Andrews government’s development authority plans to build a 12-storey social housing tower on the site of a derelict former dye factory in central Coburg.

The proposed tower is the latest in a series of projects by Development Victoria – the state agency that was chosen over the government’s Transport Department last year to plan the $50 billion suburban rail loop – to convert disused government-owned land into new housing.

An aerial view of 541 Sydney Road, the site of a former factory where Development Victoria has plans for a 12-storey apartment tower. Credit:Ari Hatzis

It would follow the lead of other recent developments in the City of Moreland that have promoted car-free living.

Plans show the tower would include just 28 car spaces for more than 100 apartments, but two bicycle spaces for each home.