Victoria Police has officially opened the new South Melbourne Police Station, marking an important milestone and ensuring officers are equipped with the facilities needed to meet the current and future needs of the community.
Located in the heart of South Melbourne at 142 Dorcas Street, the new station replaces the former Bank Street site, which had served the community since 1928.
While the former station was rich in history and character, the needs of both Victoria Police and the local community had outgrown the site, which was no longer fit for purpose.
The new South Melbourne Police Station will provide a modern, safe and secure base for police operations, allowing officers to continue delivering high-visibility policing and responding quickly to incidents across the area.
Officers based at the station will conduct round-the-clock patrols throughout South Melbourne, playing a critical role in preventing crime, responding to emergencies and holding offenders to account.
Members of the public can now access policing services from the new facility, which includes a public foyer, custody and interview areas, dedicated training spaces and undercover parking for police vehicles.
Construction on the new station commenced on 28 March 2025 and was completed on 9 October 2026. Remaining works to external, non-operational areas are expected to be finalised by early December 2026. Public counter hours timings at the new station will be the same as they had been at the old building – 7.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
Quotes attributable to Chief Commissioner Mike Bush NZPM:
“The opening of the new South Melbourne Police Station ensures our officers have the facilities, technology and resources they need to continue keeping our community safe.”
“This modern station has been designed to support contemporary policing and provides a safe, secure and fit-for-purpose environment for both our members and the public.”
“Importantly, the station remains centrally located within South Melbourne, enabling our officers to respond quickly to incidents and maintain a strong visible presence across the community.”
“While the former Bank Street station served the community for almost a century, this investment ensures Victoria Police is well placed to meet the policing demands of South Melbourne for many years to come.”
“We thank the community for their patience throughout the construction process and look forward to continuing to provide the high level of service they expect and deserve from Victoria Police.”
