The Block 2027: Sunbury’s former psychiatric hospital to become five homes

The Block will head to Jacksons Hill in Sunbury for 2027, with longtime host Scott Cam returning for the show’s ambitious heritage restoration. Picture: Nine The Block will turn three heritage buildings at Sunbury’s former psychiatric hospital into five family homes for its most ambitious season yet. Channel 9 has acquired the buildings at Jacksons Hill from the Victorian government for the renovation reality TV juggernaut’s 23rd season in 2027. The Herald Sun understands contestants will work across Buildings 1, 2 and 3 on the eastern side of the former Victoria University campus. RELATED: Block stars caught in late-night photo scandal Block star’s luxe Vic home just got $250k price cut $2m rip off: Ch9 blows up over Portelli’s Block home A Victorian Planning Authority study identifies them as the former Female Infirmary Ward, Female Admission and Special Wards building, and former hospital. But one of the biggest questions remains under wraps: exactly how three former institutional buildings will become homes for five separate teams. Nine has described plans to produce “high-quality and aspirational family homes”, with the series returning to major heritage restorations after two...