Victorians living in Melbourne’s outer suburbs are to have access to more services and infrastructure with three new precincts to be established by the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA).
Announcing the plans, the Authority said its plans for Craigieburn West, Shenstone Park in the north and Lilydale Quarry to the east would pave the way for more than 15,000 new homes and more than 6,000 new jobs.
“The plans, which were developed in consultation with the community and local Councils, outline how the three precincts will provide new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure for the new communities,” the VPA said.
“Craigieburn West will feature a series of walkable new residential neighbourhoods supported by a new local town centre, schools and community hubs,” it said.
“The new precinct will celebrate the local heritage and landscape with generous green open spaces and conservation reserves, completing a network of green links across the Craigieburn area.”
The VPA said Shenstone Park was set to become a residential and employment precinct and would provide more homes, employment opportunities and community services.
The Authority said the former Lilydale Quarry site would be redeveloped into a walkable and sustainable new neighbourhood that celebrated both its Wurundjeri and industrial heritage.
“Surrounded by existing schools, shops and services, the site will complete the missing piece of Lilydale and provide new homes and jobs for Melbourne’s east,” the VPA said.
