By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Little India traders fear they may be priced out of the $600 million redeveloped precinct on Foster Street, Dandenong.
Traders were recently briefed on the transformation of Melbourne’s oldest Indian retail hub, with lavish illustrations of vibrant lanes and high-rises.
During the first stage, the new Little India precinct will be built – so to minimize disruption for traders and retain its cultural identity, according to developers.
It’s said to include a supermarket, food market hall and residential development alongside Little India.
Traders say they have been offered to relocate to a yet-to-be constructed building in a car park on the corner of Thomas and Foster streets.