Victorian Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, has turned the first sod to mark the start of works on the new $53 million South Melbourne Police Station on Dorcas Street.
Construction company, McCorkell Constructions Pty Ltd, has been appointed as the head contractor for the build.
Once operational, the 24-hour facility will accommodate 73 police members – an increase from the 59 at the current South Melbourne Police Station.
The new station (render pictured below) will feature safer prisoner processing facilities, interview rooms and cell upgrades. It will also include new security infrastructure, improved air conditioning systems and new energy-efficient amenities.
“We’re providing state-of-the-art police stations across the state – because we’ll always back Victoria Police with the resources they need,” said Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines.
“The bigger and better police station will serve South Melbourne and nearby locals for years to come, and I look forward to seeing it open later next year.”
Preliminary establishment works on the project, including the construction of site sheds, perimeter fencing, excavation and compound set up started in February this year.
The project is set to be completed in late 2026. Until then, the Bank St location will remain operational and open to the public throughout construction.
