Melbourne’s outer north is set to welcome a new suburb, with the Victorian Government giving the green light to a major development that promises homes for nearly 50,000 people, alongside parks, schools and job opportunities.
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has signed off on the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, which clears the way for 15,000 new homes and a comprehensive town design that includes four local centres, eight schools, and public open space equivalent to 13 MCGs.
The suburb, located within one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing corridors, is expected to take shape over the coming decade. Once complete, it will include five community hubs, local shopping precincts, sports fields, parks, and new pedestrian and cycling paths linking residents to key destinations.
“Unlocking land like this gives families more choices when it comes to where and how they want to live,” Kilkenny said. “We’re not just releasing land, we’re building communities with schools, parks, and jobs close to home.”
Stage One of the plan will see around 2,400 homes constructed across 140 hectares. Later stages will depend on the completion of the fully funded Camerons Lane interchange, which aims to ensure residents are well-connected to infrastructure and nearby suburbs.
A total of 320 hectares will be reserved for public space, including waterways and drainage corridors. Of that, 79 hectares will be set aside for formal parks and sports grounds, aiming to support active living and preserve green space as the community grows.
The precinct will also include a quarry, subject to strict planning controls. A buffer zone and a firm closure date of 2052 have been set, with mandatory rehabilitation to follow. The quarry is intended to supply the construction materials needed to support development in the area and beyond.
Kilkenny described the Beveridge North West development as part of a broader 10-year Greenfields strategy, which aims to deliver 180,000 new homes across Victoria. The plan represents the longest pipeline of zoned land for housing in the state’s history, offering what the Government describes as “certainty for the future.”
The Victorian Planning Authority will oversee the delivery of the Beveridge North West Precinct, in partnership with local councils and developers. More information is available on the VPA’s website.
While the plan has been welcomed as a boost to housing supply, some community groups and planning experts have raised questions in the past about infrastructure keeping pace with population growth in greenfield developments. The Government says it is addressing this with staged construction, linked to transport upgrades and amenity delivery.
As Melbourne continues to expand northward, projects like Beveridge North West are shaping the future of where and how new communities will live, work and connect.
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