Reality TV show The Block is scheduled to move to Melbourne’s north-west outskirts next year, using the former Sunbury psychiatric hospital site as its location. The Age and Brisbane Times report the production has acquired three heritage buildings from the Victorian government.
The outlets describe the next stage of the show’s expansion beyond its previous settings, focusing on the heritage properties that will form the basis of the contestants’ renovations. While both sources align on the location and the acquisition of the buildings, they provide limited additional detail on the redevelopment plan, the specific buildings involved, or the timeline beyond “next year.”
Overall, the reporting centers on the acquisition and the choice of site rather than on commentary about how the renovations will be carried out, what works will be permitted under heritage rules, or how the project will affect the broader community.
