The City of Melton is experiencing rapid growth, with population forecast to almost double to 455,980 over the next two decades, supported by the development of more than 109,000 new homes. It is an exciting period of growth and together, with government partners, we will create a liveable community.
The City of Melton is delivering on the ambitions of the housing agenda of the Victorian Government and the Australian Government. However, investment in housing must be supported by investment in infrastructure and services. It takes a partnership approach to investment by all levels of government to create a liveable city.
We welcome the significant transformational projects committed by the Australian and Victorian governments including the new Melton Hospital, level crossing removals, upgrade to the Melton line, new schools, TAFE, the Western Highway business case, the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal and Outer Metropolitan Ring (Rail) South.
However, there is still much more to do for our growing community to provide equity and liveability.
We have listened to our community and represent their ambitions for jobs, transport, health, education, and sustainability. Considered planning and strong, strategic partnerships guide our advocacy priorities.
The City of Melton’s Advocacy Priorities booklet(PDF, 17MB) outlines the critical investments, and we call on State and Federal Governments to support the City of Melton as it manages unprecedented growth.