Category: Minister for Suburban Development

Protecting Lives And Property In Clyde North

The Andrews Labor Government will build a new fire station at Clyde North to improve incident response times and keep the community safe. Clyde North will benefit from the $3 million land purchase for the new station – to provide better fire protection, suppression and education in the area, and protect the lives and property […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development, South Eastern Metropolitan Region

It’s Time For Melbourne’s Inner Suburbs To Have Their Say

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging people in Melbourne’s inner suburbs to have their say, as community consultation kicks off in the lead-up to the first Inner Metro Partnership assembly on 13 September. The annual Metropolitan Partnerships give people across Melbourne the chance to come together as a community and advise the Labor Government on […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development

It’s Time For The East To Have Its Say

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging locals in Melbourne’s east have their say, as community consultation kicks off in the lead-up to the first Eastern Metropolitan Partnership assembly on 31 August 2017. The annual Metropolitan Partnerships give people across Melbourne the chance to come together as a community and advise the Andrews Labor Government on […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development

It’s Time For The Inner South East To Have Its Say

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging locals in Melbourne’s inner south east have their say, as consultation kicks off in the lead-up to the first Inner South East Partnership assembly on 30 August. The annual Metropolitan Partnerships give people across Melbourne’s regions the chance to come together as a community and advise the Andrews Labor […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development

Original Inn And Artefacts Uncovered

Bottles, crockery and the original hearth of the Old Bridge Inn are just some of the items found by archaeologists at Plenty Gorge Park as part of the Mernda Rail Extension Project over the past three weeks. The team has been digging near the bank of the Plenty River, south of Bridge Inn Road, in […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development, Northern Metropolitan Region

A New Era Of Cooperation Across Melbourne’s Suburbs

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed members to Melbourne’s six Metropolitan Partnerships – a new platform for cooperative engagement between governments, business and communities. These Partnerships will identify the opportunities and priorities that exist across government, business and community sectors so that all Melburnians have access to the jobs, services and local infrastructure they need. […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development

Delivering For Melbourne’s Suburbs

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring sustainable growth in Melbourne’s suburbs with the creation of the Suburban Development portfolio – marking a significant change in the way government delivers services and infrastructure. The portfolio will oversee the establishment of the Metropolitan Partnerships – one for each of the 6 metro regions of Melbourne – that bring together local government, industry and […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development

$7.4 Million Boost For Mernda Rail Project

The Andrews Labor Government has added a pedestrian overpass to the design of the brand new Mernda station that will be built as part of the extension of the South Morang line. Minister for Suburban Development Lily D’Ambrosio announced today that $7.4 million from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund will go towards a […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development, Northern Metropolitan Region

Melbourne Cable Park To Boost South-Eastern Suburbs

The new $6-million Melbourne Cable Park will generate tourism, create jobs and increase liveability in the fast-growing south-eastern suburbs. The Bangholme community will benefit from improved facility which is located on 11.63 hectares of Crown land managed by the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP). It’s a practical example of how the Andrews […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development, South Eastern Metropolitan Region

$1.7 Million Upgrade To Merri Creek Park

Merri Creek Park will benefit from a $1.7 million upgrade to develop visitor infrastructure – including 6km of bike and walking paths. The investment, from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund, will improve community access to the 650 hectare green space in Campbellfield, protecting the state and nationally significant native grasses. The upgrade includes: […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Suburban Development