The market is under threat again. You have until October 28th to make a submission to the Minister for Planning regarding the draft Preston Market Precinct Development Plan.
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Preston Market - What’s Happening Now?
History is repeating itself.
The beautiful Preston Market is under threat once again – read our statement and follow our guide on how to make a submission.
A new development plan would demolish the Fruit & Veg and Southern sheds, rebuilding them beneath carparks and residential towers, alongside big-box retail.
The market (80,000+ weekly visitors, and a thriving community hub) still needs urgent repairs. Consultation is just two weeks and once approved, the community loses all further input.
What you can do: Make a submission to the State Government before 28th October, and back the Action Group’s calls for public acquisition and a full refurbishment.
The plans released by the developers are overwhelming to try to interpret – thanks to a community member who sent us a 3D visualisation which should help give a sense of what the plans would mean for the experience of the market.
We have linked our hands around the Market to protect it before, and we will link our hands around the market again, for as long as it takes!
TAKE ACTION NOW: Take action now: Make a submission to the state government before October 28th here.
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Our mission
Preston Market, the heartbeat of Northern Melbourne, should be in public hands - that is why we demand public acquisition!
We demand that the site is compulsorily bought by the local council and the state government. Such an important place should be owned and controlled by the community, not private developers.
Public acquisition is the best way to ensure that the future of the Preston Market is safe, that the market traders can securely continue to operate their businesses, and that the market is kept under democratic control.
Other precious local markets, such as the Victoria, Dandenong, and South Melbourne markets are already owned and run by their councils, ensuring that the vibrancy and diversity they bring to their local suburbs is safeguarded for future generations.
Recent media
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"Preston Market to retain it's footprint"
ABC News – October ‘26
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"A winning plan to save Preston Market from destruction"
FSP
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"People power, puppets and puns at rally to support troubled Preston Market"
The Age - 12th August 2023
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"Preston Market Heroes keep community fight slive"
TGH
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"Preston Market traders await landlord’s response to heritage protection"
The Age – August ‘23
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"The battle to stop developers from ruining iconic market in Melbourne"
news.com.au