NEW SHAPE OF MELBOURNE TO CATER FOR GROWTH
Source: Victoria. Minister for Planning. Media Release
"The new shape of Melbourne was unveiled for the first time as amendments and legislation were introduced in Parliament by the Brumby Labor Government. Planning Minister Justin Madden today said the changes would help to manage Melbourne’s long term growth by ensuring land supply and keeping house prices affordable, while ensuring our city remains one of the world’s most welcoming and liveable cities. Mr Madden released a map of Melbourne’s future development - highlighting land that will be home to our newest suburbs, grassland reserves, the Regional Rail Link and the Outer Metropolitan Ring/E6 transport corridor.“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to manage growth and to help families secure their lifestyle,’’ Mr Madden said.Liveability is something that Melbourne and Victoria do well – and something we have become renowned for."