A major new suburb is set to rise in Melbourne’s outer north, with the Allan Labor Government approving the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, clearing the way for more than 15,000 new homes, schools, parks, and town centres.
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny confirmed that the long-anticipated development will eventually accommodate over 47,000 people and create nearly 3,000 local jobs.
“This new suburb will be home to around 47,000 Victorians – because we’ve unlocked the land for thousands of new homes as well as schools, parks, and community hubs,” Minister Kilkenny said.
The plan includes four town centres, eight schools, five community hubs, and over 320 hectares of land reserved for green infrastructure, including 79 hectares of parks and sports fields, equivalent to 13 MCGs.
New pedestrian and cycling paths will also improve connectivity throughout the area.
Stage One of development will see 2,400 homes built on 140 hectares, with further stages dependent on the completion of the fully funded Camerons Lane interchange, ensuring the growing suburb is well-connected to infrastructure and nearby communities.
In addition to housing, a new quarry will be developed under strict planning conditions, including a designated buffer zone and a mandatory closure and rehabilitation deadline of 2052.
The quarry is expected to support the state’s ongoing demand for building materials.
The Beveridge North West project forms part of the Victorian Government’s 10-year Greenfields plan, which aims to deliver 180,000 new homes across the state.
“This is part of our long-term Greenfields plan—unlocking land right across the state to deliver more than 180,000 new homes over the next decade,” Minister Kilkenny said.
