New CBD rules clamp down on excessive skyscraper heights and densities

By Clay Lucas, Aisha Dow
Updated September 5 2015 - 2:08am, first published 2:04am
Melbourne has one of the highest skyscraper densities, but new restrictions are likely to significantly reduce the height of future towers. Photo: Luis Ascui
Melbourne has one of the highest skyscraper densities, but new restrictions are likely to significantly reduce the height of future towers. Photo: Luis Ascui

Melbourne's surge of extremely tall and crowded skyscrapers will be reined in by the Andrews government under strict new planning rules for the central city.

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