The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in partnership with the City of Port Philip will fully refurbish the South Melbourne Town Hall as a vibrant venue for musical education, performance and community engagement. The Charles Webb designed Town Hall with its distinctive soaring clock tower has great civic presence in the heart of Emerald Hill. The project involves the adaptive reuse of this large nineteenth century heritage listed building. Design and documentation is programmed during 2024 with the anticipated completion of construction due in early 2027.