A new city centre in Melbourne's north

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We need all levels of Government to support a three-tiered approach to the development of a new city centre in Melbourne’s north in partnership with the councils of Hume, Whittlesea and Mitchell Shire.

Federal Electorate: Calwell

State Electorate: Kalkallo

Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre (MAC) is an opportunity to create a city centre that services a population of 380,000 and achieve outcomes for the current and future community not seen in a greenfield context before.

The MAC is in single land ownership of a mature developer who is committed to creating an exemplary precinct.

Together, the three Councils have a shared vision. To elevate this collaboration, the leadership of the Federal and Victorian Government’s is crucial to initiate a trial that illustrates a deep partnership across three tiers of government.

To take this goodwill to the next level, it needs the leadership of the Federal and Victorian Governments to usher in a trial that illustrates a deep three levels of government partnership.

The partnership could provide a platform to explore innovative models, including co-location and integration of housing, regional infrastructure and environmental outcomes that deliver a safe, walkable, climate resilient city in the north.

Project outcome

  • Early delivery of a new train station in the MAC to facilitate development of employment services that will support the operation of the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) and surrounding state significant industrial areas
  • The planning and delivery of regional scale social infrastructure, such as a performing arts centre and indoor courts early delivery will help to activate the centre and support economic activity
  • The planning and delivery of a new hospital
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