VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week approved the 752-hectare Rockbank Precinct Structure Plan, which includes more than 8,000 homes for more than 22,000 people in Melbourne's west.
THE Victorian Government last week said it will develop the state's first comprehensive strategy for the future of Melbourne's historic W-Class trams, with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan announcing a W-Class reference group to advise on how best to use the heritage trams.
VICTORIAN Water Minister Lisa Neville last week announced the release of 'Water for Victoria' – a framework to guide smarter water management, bolster the water grid and support more liveable Victorian communities.
THE Victorian Government last week introduced legislation to establish Transport for Victoria (TfV) – a new overarching transport agency to coordinate Victoria's road and public transport system and plan for its future.
THE Victorian Government last week said it will work to support the growing rates of cycling and walking in Victoria with the launch of Active Transport Victoria (ATV).
NEW standards of innovation and sustainability will drive development of Fishermans Bend, with the release of the 2050 vision document establishing a clear direction for future planning work and delivery, the Victorian Government announced earlier this month.
MORE than 60 new retail stores, two new dining precincts and a new state-of-the-art HOYTS cinema complex were unveiled last week following the opening of the first and most significant phase of Chadstone Shopping Centre's $660 million development.
VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has approved a plan for a new suburb in Melbourne's north that will support a residential community of 6,600.
Infrastructure Victoria last week released a draft of Victoria's first ever state-wide, cross-sector infrastructure strategy for the next 30 years, with recommendations including increased densities in established areas, a network-wide road pricing scheme and high-capacity signalling upgrades on Melbourne's metropolitan rail network.
THE Victorian Government has taken the next step in the $175 million upgrade of Thompsons Road with the contract for Stage 1 works awarded to BMD Constructions Pty Ltd, and construction to commence by the end of the year.
VICTORIAN Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan last week announced that a construction blitz will allow the level crossings at Main Road and Furlong Road, St Albans, to be removed by the end of the year – more than six months ahead of schedule.
THE Victorian Government's announcement that new planning and subdivision fees will apply from 13 October 2016 has been welcomed by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as a way to create a fairer system for communities following a decade of inequity.
VICTORIAN Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan last week announced that the State Government has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Metro Trains Melbourne and Yarra Trams, which outlines a wide range of improvements it will seek from the new contracts to operate Melbourne's train and tram networks.
