Older apartment buildings across Melbourne that are trying to move away from gas and add electric vehicle (EV) charging are struggling to complete upgrades, despite years of effort. Reporting across outlets focuses on how delays and barriers are making improvements difficult and, in some cases, leaving projects incomplete.
The articles point to the scale of the task: thousands of apartment blocks face compliance and planning requirements alongside significant construction and coordination costs. Outlets describe how rules governing works in shared buildings can slow decisions, require multiple approvals, and add complexity to electrification projects. The reporting also notes that $10,000-level costs and administrative steps can accumulate quickly, particularly where owners must secure agreement and meet technical requirements.
While all sources discuss similar obstacles, they vary in emphasis. Some highlight the practical engineering and compliance challenges of switching away from gas and installing EV charging infrastructure. Others focus more on the governance and regulatory hurdles that shape whether and how owners can fund and approve the necessary works. Overall, the coverage presents a consistent picture of upgrades becoming harder to deliver as buildings and residents navigate evolving standards.
