Melbourne 2030
Melbourne 2030 is a strategic plan by the Victorian government covering the period from 2001 to 2030. The policy involves the framework for sustainable growth and development in the Melbourne metropolitan area. During this time, the population of Melbourne is expected to increase by up to one million people and 620,000 extra households.
Two of the designated growth areas are Melton and Wyndham. A committee was appointed by the state government to create and overview growth plans for the next 30 years.
The plans were co-ordinated by a government-appointed committee for Smart Growth. It was created in order to keep track of the urban growth development in 5 regions of the area, which includes: Casey-Cardinia, Hume, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Melton-Caroline Springs. The committee reviews and oversees the implementation of past, current include and future strategic framework.
Wyndham is expected to double in population by the year 2030 so it was only appropriate for a Smart Growth Committee to be appointed in this area. The committee of both areas is made up of representatives from the City Council, community and also industry representatives. The committee reviews and oversees the implementation of the past, current and future strategic framework.
The proposed action plans need to be refined, scheduled and prioritised to develop an achievable program, but the Council looks forward to working with the Government on refining and adapting Melbourne 2030 to their city.
The Shire of Melton is expected to accommodate additional 33,000-37,000 households over the next 25 years.
The four main areas of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for Melton Shire include:
•· Melton Township North (93 hectares) - along either side of Coburns Road to approximately Minns Road.
•· Melton Township South - (455 hectares)- along either side of Exford Road between the Melton Reservoir and Toolern Creek.
•· Melton Township South-East (1,431 hectares) - south of the Toolern Employment Node and the railway line, and east to Paynes Road.
•· Taylors Hill East (218 hectares) - north of Taylors Road and east of the high voltage electricity line easement.
