$9 Million Boost to Make New Communities More Affordable and Liveable
Source: Victoria. Minister for Planning. Media Release
"A $9 million boost to smooth the introduction of a new Urban Growth Zone (UGZ) across Melbourne’s outer suburbs was announced in the next step of a planning overhaul to improve the quality and supply of new housing. Unveiling a map of the new Urban Growth Zone to fast-track 37 new Melbourne communities, Planning Minister Justin Madden said the planning reforms would significantly simplify and speed-up the supply of new homes and improve the quality of lifestyle in growth areas. “The Brumby Government is taking action to improve planning for our newest suburbs, so they are well serviced by schools, shops and provided with jobs closer to where people live,” Mr Madden said.“This single zone will be used for future growth area developments in conjunction with a single plan for new communities – the Precinct Structure Plan.” As announced by the Premier in March, the UGZ will strip time out of the planning system in new urban developments, saving more than a year in approval times and up to $10,000 for home-buyers on the price of a new house block. "