In discussing the application, administrator Bruce Billson noted it was compliant with Whittlesea Planning Scheme but the development plan had not yet been prepared. In the early 1900s there were many dairy farms in Mernda that supplied milk to Melbourne. Vision 2020 Plan (PDF) ), Mernda Town Centre Development Plan - Approved amended Nov 2018.pdf (PDF - 5.38MB
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In 2015, there will be an estimated 403 births (eight per week on average) and by 2036 this is expected to increase 472 births per year (nine births per week on average). 11 December 2012 : 8. To fulfill the mandate of the Referendum, the Township Board of Supervisors are authorized to pursue one or more of the following initiatives: For more information At the Council meeting on 18 July 2022, Council endorsed the business case for the construction of the new Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre. << The Development Plan must include: By 1958, the amount of vacant land had decreased to 55 percent of the total land area, then to 33 percent in 1965. 0000000936 00000 n
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Approximately 88,500 people who live here are employed. /Filter/FlateDecode We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. The $6.1 million Mernda development, sized at 941 sqm, comprises 16 x 2-bedroom and 8 x 1-bedroom units. ), Mernda Strategy Plan - Part 3.pdf (PDF - 46.49MB
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4 0 obj Council director of partnerships, planning and engagement Julian Edwards said fragmented land ownership in the area made a development plan hard to finalise. The Township has been guided by two planning documents during the past decade that have helped planners and leaders in the community make wise decisions to expand and protect the open space system. >>stream
Over the last five decades, Upper Merion has developed into one of the most important activity centers of the region. 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802, Upper Merion Government Access Television, Get Rid of Hazardous Waste and Electronics, Proposed Ordinance - Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance Amendments, Proposed Ordinance - Marijuana Possession, BCA Organization Project Report Directions, Agenda-20210422-April-22-2021 Joint Meeting, Agenda-20210413-April-13-2021-Joint Meeting, Its official! ), Heals Road development plan (PDF - 4.34MB
The results werepresented to Council in December 2021. The current application is consistent with the concept plan that is listed there, which is also consistent with the Mernda Strategy Plan and the Mernda Local Structure Plan.. A development plan should extend to contiguous development parcels to minimise the proliferation of development plans within the Mernda Township. The proposed site is within the future Mernda Sports Hub precinct on Plenty Road, Mernda, to the North of Bridge Inn Road. This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Whittlesea City Council. Those include the 1994 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and an Open Space and Environmental Resource Protection Plan Addendum. Our Mernda Strategy Plan 2004 (amended in 2008) provides the planning and design framework for development of the Mernda and Doreen growth area. 86% of homes are separate dwellings, compared with 73% across Victoria. In addition to catering for growth generated via movement within the City, the City of Scheduled to open in mid-2022, the shopping centre will cost $110m and create approximately 300 construction jobs. Development plans are typically prepared by developers and landowners when land is ready to be developed, he said. The business case set out the approach for the design, delivery and funding of the project. Am, Approximately 58Ha (including sites for reta. In previous decades, a higher proportion of our overseas-born residents were of European heritage, particularly Italy, Republic of North Macedonia and Greece. Early industry included a unique concentration of flour mills along the Plenty River. Upper Merion Township U. That makes things complicated when trying to prepare a development plan, because you need to get agreement and buy-in from all of the respective landowners. This figure is expected to almost double by 2038 to about 127,000 dwellings. If you have any questions or comments regarding this land use plan, please contact the Public Works Department Township Plannerat (610) 265-2606 ext. 0000009559 00000 n
Program Reach: Project Locations and Key Partner, City of Whittlesea Heritage Study Volume 1: Thematic Environmental History, 'Hard to Reach' Concepts and Practice in Victorian Local Government, Various Planning Schemes Combined 16 March 21, 7 Presentation of Officer Reports 7.9 Draft Community Strengthening Grants Policy 2019 Abstract Officers' Recommendation, Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Policy, Legislative Assembly Hansard 3 March 2020, School of Life and Environmental Sciences Potential Organisations, Sustainability Fund Activities Report 2015-17, A Place for All a Place for All Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners, NATIONAL GROWTH AREAS ALLIANCE 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission, Foy\Gaal | Vichealth | Highlights 2015-2016. }=\hg=hg*h9P#graCBs4rF.,|g"m 1@j. Staging the project spreads the costs over a number of years, however the sheer scale of this investment means Council cannot do this alone. 0000000833 00000 n
Development Plan, Vegetation Protection and Road Closure Overlay . We are one of the largest municipalities in metropolitan Melbourne, covering an area of approximately 489 square kilometres. Train use is increasing thanks to the recent line extension to include Middle Gorge, Hawkstowe and Mernda Stations. Partners from far afield, converge on Mernda township. Upper Merion Township is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 15 miles from Philadelphia. Mernda has a temperate climate with cold to mild winters and hot summers. This is in direct response to current community demand which already far exceeds capacity - in the City of Whittlesea, we have a shortage of 43 indoor courts and 32 outdoor courts, with approximately half of registered netball and basketball players having to leave the municipality to play their sport. /Length 5276 The 2004 update brought the former planning guides back into focus with renewed emphasis on open space opportunities and reflected current trends of the Township. p>s6^p{0*Qe:(rbh6j>JTc#4Y
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>> In the 2016/17 financial year, the City of Whittlesea was the fourth largest growing local government area in Victoria. The established areas will continue to grow, especially Mernda, Doreen, Epping Central (Epping), Plenty Valley Town Centre (South Morang), Thomastown, Lalor and University Hill (Bundoora). We understand residents are eager to get construction of this facility underway. broader Mernda-Doreen area as part of the implementation of the Mernda Strategy Plan (MSP). We look forward to making a long-term contribution to the terrific lifestyle opportunities that will be offered to the broader Mernda community.. By 2036 the number of dwellings will increase from about 6,200 to 10,500; 39 per cent of those households will be couples with children, down from the 2015 figure of 44 per cent. The application to subdivide land at 104-110 Schotters Road was given conditional approval by administrators at this month's City of Whittlesea council meeting. ), Mernda Villages development plan (PDF - 2.65MB
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Ray Zelouf's Occasio Projects has today announced the acquisition of the $500 million mixed-use Mernda Town Centre in Melbourne's north from Woolworths Group (ASX: WOW). Voters supported the adding of approximately 0.093 mills to their annual Township tax bill which would cost the average homeowner approximately an additional $26.00 per year. To view the location of these housing estates, access our interactive map. << In 2016, almost half of all local residents (over 86,000 residents) spoke a language other than English at home. /Author (sqs) 2.0 Requirement before a permit is granted The Responsible Authority may grant a permit for subdivision, use or development prior to approval of a development plan provided that the Responsible Authority is satisfied that the /Creator (pdfFactory Pro www.pdffactory.com) Some of these plans are only extracts from the full development plans. 3/87 Sydney Street, Kilmore VIC, 3764
Plenty Road between Masons Road, Mernda and Grants Road, Whittlesea. ph. Mr Billson said the area was well serviced by public transport, educational facilities, shopping and other services. ), Woodland Waters development plan (PDF - 1.85MB
The most common languages spoken other than English are Italian Macedonian and Greek and the most common country-of-birth other than Australia include England, India and Italy. The leaders of the group include Scott Sibley, Pam Rende, Eric Medrow, and current member of the Board of Supervisors, Greg Waks. The post office opened in 1875 and parts of the original school, Methodist church, bakery/store, hotel, railway station and Mechanics Institute still stand. It will be delivered in multiple stages over the next five years and provide more than 1,000 ongoing employment opportunities. endobj :D#@
n^gqIMM(D^3%3FX1`QFlGaZQsz7+9r~Yd:/:^BXse119xm.wl3W}3GG`#K""l[li5H>=mt' Upper Merion Township is located in Montgomery County, in southeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 15 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Our growth is not just taking place in our newer suburbs, but there is also strong growth and redevelopment set to take place in our established areas - such as Epping, Thomastown and Lalor. Construction has now commenced on Stage One of the shopping centre component of the project which is expected to cost $110 million and create approximately 300 construction . In this case there is a concept plan included in the development plan overlay, so the concept plan provides that guidance in the absence of a development plan. Land use plans are not a snapshot created out of thin air; instead, they reflect the communitys historical development, current existing conditions and expected future conditions. 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The 2020 Vision Plan is a long-range planning document that provides insight on what the Township expects to be in the year 2020, and outlines a number of issues that will need to be addressed in the next ten to fifteen years. 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A council report said the removal of some native vegetation, including the three red gums, was necessary to achieve the outcomes of the Mernda Township Development Plan overlay and facilitate residential lots in an area nominated for increased density. The broader Mernda Town Centre project spans 27 hectares and will include retail, commercial, entertainment and residential offerings. More residents work in the construction industry compared with any other industry. It will predominantly service the Mernda and Doreen areas , however is also expected to service a range of other communities including Epping North, South Morang and Whittlesea township. [q!MgW:[s Any actual development of the site would require planning permission. Between 2011-2016, emerging communities in the City of Whittlesea included residents born in India (+5,866 persons), China (+1,780), Iran (+1,300) and Sri Lanka (+1,211). Residents of the municipality rely more heavily on driving a car to their place of work than residents in many other parts of Melbourne, with more than 57,600 residents (65%) travelling outside of the City of Whittlesea for work. What's happening? ), Fairview Estate Stages 9A - 9B development plan (PDF - 8.07MB
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The Minister for Planning approved Amendment C204 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, which came into operation on 30 September 2021.The amendment implements the Plenty Valley Town Centre Structure Plan by making various changes to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, in order to guide the future development of the town centre. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to go to the desired page. This process provided the evidence required for the comprehensive business case to be developed, balancing costs with community health and wellbeing needs. MERNDA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1.0 Requirement before a permit is granted The Responsible Authority may grant a permit for subdivision, use or development prior to approval of a development plan provided that the Responsible Authority is satisfied that the subdivision, use or development will not prejudice the future use or development of the Township Open Space Initiative Mernda means young girl (derived from murnmurndik) in Woiwurrung the local language of the Wurundjeri people. A new plan, the Communities Framework Plan is added to this LPPF. 1 0 obj %
Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda Riverside Reserve redevelopment Whittlesea Park Whittlesea Public Gardens redevelopment Whittlesea skate park and BMX track upgrade Yale Drive road resurfacing Advocating for our community Advocacy Priorities 2022-2023 Advocate on issues that are important to you Community Services and Infrastructure As a result, the Park Hill Development Plan will; Provide seamless integration into the surrounding developed areas in This fund will be used to purchase land or interests in land for preservation and conservation of open, undeveloped land in Upper Merion Township. By 2038, our city will have approximately 37,000 more children aged under 17 years than in 2018 and almost 19,000 more residents aged over 70 years. ), Renaissance Rise - Plenty Road development plan (PDF - 5.8MB
It also called for the creation of easements on two lots at 104 and 108-110 Schotters Road. 3.0 Requirements for development plan . To deliver this project Council requires the support of the Federal and State Governments and we are strongly advocating to both levels of government to contribute significant funding to deliver this much-needed facility. Over the past several decades, Upper Merion Township has continued to grow, with much of this growth occurring in a relatively short period of time. Monday-Friday (8:15am-5:00pm). The project has strong financial backing from the three shareholders of Occasio Projects who have initially acquired the site via Mernda Retail Developments Pty Ltd, being: Construction has now commenced on Stage One of the development being the Mernda Shopping Centre, which will see Woolworths remain as the key anchor tenant to deliver a full-line supermarket, along with 35 speciality retail shops. Like many communities where location, work and living conditions are desirable, development is strong and open space is threatened. ), Mernda Strategy Plan - Part 2.pdf (PDF - 38.84MB
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The Mernda Town Centre is one of a growing number of projects within Occasios investment portfolio where it is not only a capital provider but also a development partner, in order to unlock and realise greater value for its investors over the term of the investment. In 2017, there were around 13,645 local businesses. This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. There has been no objection to the application and its clear from the officers report that the proposal has been assessed against the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, including the Mernda Township Concept Plan and the Mernda Structure Plan, and it has achieved a very high level of compliance with the intended outcomes of these plans, he said. MERNDA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1.0 Objectives None specified. %PDF-1.4 ), Mernda Town Centre North (North) West development plan (PDF - 15.66MB
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The directors of investment manager Occasio Projects are pleased to announce the significant acquisition of the $500m mixed-use Mernda Town Centre development from Woolworths. especially Mernda, Doreen, Epping Central (Epping), Plenty Valley Town Centre (South Morang), Thomastown, Lalor and University Hill (Bundoora). 0000013675 00000 n
Our community is slightly younger than average, with a median age of 35, compared to 36 throughout Greater Melbourne. This website is licensed under a, Local Aboriginal history; Wurundjeri Willum People, Privacy statement, copyright and disclaimer, Protection for disclosers of improper conduct, Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda, Whittlesea skate park and BMX track upgrade, Advocate on issues that are important to you, Making the switch to sustainable products, Maintenance of trees in nature strips and parks, Overhanging branches on roads and footpaths, Pruning or removing a tree on private property, Apply for certificates, plans and property information, Development, infrastructure and open space contributions to local suburbs, Works in road reserve permit (vehicle crossover), Housing Diversity Strategy - managing housing growth in the established suburbs, Place snapshots: a guide to development in your area, Proposed Development Plan Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street , Epping, Proposed Development Plan 481 Cooper Street, Epping, Proposed Development Plan: Precinct 2A Doreen, Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD), Standard drawings and engineering guidelines, Landscape Guidelines for development of private land, Amendment C230 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme - 25 Vearings Road, Epping, Amendment C236 18 Development Boulevard, Mill Park, Amendment C241 - Shenstone Park Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), Amendment C255wsea - Application of the Public Acquisition Overlay, Aboriginal Employment Pathways Strategy and Action Plan, Family violence support service information, Modelling Respect and Equality Program (MoRE), Training and education for parents, carers and professionals supporting families, Victorian Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter, Add or update your details to our Community Directory, Support, financial hardship and emergency relief services, City of Whittlesea Youth Advisory Committee Mental Health project, Council's role in supporting people with a disability, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Services available for people over 65 years old, Social connection and positive ageing activities, Building Respect: Whittlesea's Anti-Racism Strategy, City of Whittlesea Neighbour Day Grants Program (NDGP), Shopfront Improvement Pilot Program (SIPP), Sustainable land management grants and incentives, Sale and disposal of unregistered / abandoned vehicles and impounded goods, Future transport network for South Morang, Responding to travel and public transport challenges - our Road and Public Transport Plan, Dangerous, menacing and restricted breed dogs, Pest control of insects, vermin, birds and foxes, Queensland Fruit Fly, Neighbourhood Safe Place (Place of Last Resort), Hold your event in the City of Whittlesea, Places of public entertainment (POPE) occupancy permits, Football and cricket ovals for public use, GE3 - Challenging gender stereotypes in sport, Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium, Tennis and basketball courts for public use, Major Development and Infrastructure Projects, Business initiatives to get involved with, Business permits self-assessment checklist, Buying or selling a food, public health or accommodation business, Starting a public health or accommodation business, Types of food and health business we monitor, 6 indoor and 8 outdoor floodlit multipurpose courts, warm water, teaching and leisure pools, spa, steam and sauna, deliver $784.3 million in economic value and $150.7 million in social value to Victoria over 30 years, deliver $4.52 million in improved health outcomes each year, deliver $135.6 million in improved health outcomes over 30 years. To stay up-to-date with the latest news about theRegional Sports and Aquatic Facility at Mernda, subscribe to receive email updates. The City of Whittlesea is located in Melbournes north, about 20km from the Central Business District (CBD). Mernda has the third largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in the municipality, behind Whittlesea Township and Epping. Occasio Projects investors will be offered the exclusive opportunity to participate in the Mernda Town Centre through a series of funds in the coming months. The strategic document for the site - the Mernda Town Centre Development Plan - identifies that the site could be suitable for different development options. ). King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802 /Producer (pdfFactory Pro 4.50 \(Windows 7 Professional x86\)) F)2y;:'Ogh{\4_s7hV'@VbH
lG-A4l2D11(aAq,d)AIgu7t] &Yw_ hF05F%]*'L_=Mrk@!IJUfV=0`!+zP=3:.#bjobs[dmUq Council Offices25 Ferres BoulevardSouth MorangVIC 3752 Australia, National Relay ServiceTTY call 133 677Speak and listen call1300 555 727, Whittlesea City Council. This place snapshot provides a summary of future development in the Mernda area for current and future residents, business owners, investors and community groups. Woodland Waters, Mernda - Revised Development Plan Report - June 2004 Page 4 vegetation and remnant swampland. A Development Plan must be prepared for the land affected by this overlayand accord with the Concept Plan in Clause 4.0. Keep the conversation going with COMMO via our free newsletter, The directors of investment manager Occasio Projects are pleased to announce the significant acquisition of the $500m mixed-use Mernda Town Centre development from Woolworths. Whittlesea Township; Our rural north includes: Beveridge .
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