<< Located 30 kilometres north-east of Melbournes city centre, Mernda is a rapidly developing residential area of around 17 square kilometres. ), Park Hill Estate development plan (PDF - 4.93MB Over the last five decades, Upper Merion has developed into one of the most important activity centers of the region. Whittlesea Township and Epping. Occasio Projects Managing Director Ray Zelouf said: The Directors of Occasio projects are very pleased to have secured the Mernda Town Centre opportunity. 11 December 2012 : 8. Mernda means young girl (derived from murnmurndik) in Woiwurrung the local language of the Wurundjeri people. Early industry included a unique concentration of flour mills along the Plenty River. A new plan, the Communities Framework Plan is added to this LPPF. At the Council meeting on 18 July 2022, Councilendorsedthe business case for the construction of the new Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre. 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. You can view detailed demographic information in our Place Profiles report. MERNDA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1.0 Objectives None specified. 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. About 53% of households consist of couples with children, higher than that ofVictoria (38%). 0000011677 00000 n /CreationDate (D:20160502111239+10'00') /Title (Minutes of Council - 26 April 2016.DOCX) As of 2015, it is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. State development manager of Woolworths Don Foulds said: We're delighted to celebrate this major step forward in the revitalisation of the Mernda Town Centre. 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. The plan was officially accepted by the Township Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2005. In addition to catering for growth generated via movement within the City, the City of 0000011823 00000 n % ), Renaissance Rise - Plenty Road development plan (PDF - 5.8MB 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. Scheduled to open in mid-2022, the shopping centre will cost $110m and create approximately 300 construction jobs. This is expected to grow to 382,896 by 2041. October 27, 2020 A MULTI-LOT subdivision involving the construction of 12 dwellings on a lot and the removal of native vegetation in Mernda has been approved. The Development Plan has been prepared with the key physical elements of the site and surrounds in mind. 0000009559 00000 n It is located in the heart of the Mernda township, close to facilities including the local shopping centre, supermarket, public transport, and schools. The township has approximately 27,000 residents, hosts over 50,000 jobs, and offers over 9.5 million square feet of office space. %PDF-1.4 Staging the project spreads the costs over a number of years, however the sheer scale of this investment means Council cannot do this alone. The staging approach endorsed in the business case prioritises delivery of the indoor and outdoor sports courts. Item 6.1.9 - Whittlesea Planning Scheme Amendment C175 - Rezoning Mernda Township . The Metropolitan Ring Road provides direct freeway links to airports, docks and central Melbourne. Is commercial property the right investment for you? Friday, June 10, 2022posted by 6:53 AM . What's happening? Rezones land includes the Mernda development area (that is required to support the your centre the employment precinct) from Residential 1 Zone to Includes Development Zone. Occasio investors will have the opportunity to participate in a high-quality asset in Melbournes northern growth corridor, which will benefit from sustained population growth and rapid development., Dorman Capital CEO Nick Dorman said: Dorman Capital is pleased to support Occasio with the acquisition of the Mernda Town Centre. 0000010618 00000 n This process provided the evidence required for the comprehensive business case to be developed, balancing costs with community health and wellbeing needs. Open Space Referendum ), Heals Road development plan (PDF - 4.34MB Whittlesea Township; Our rural north includes: Beveridge . A Development Plan must be prepared for the land affected by this overlayand accord with the Concept Plan in Clause 4.0. (L R): Nicholas Dorman Dorman Capital, Ray Zelouf Occasio, Chris Eddy Whittlesea Council administrator, Danielle Green - MP, Craig Jensz Lion Advisory, Don Foulds Woolworths. The development planned for the 27ha site includes a shopping centre, medium-to-high-density residential lots and an employment park on the corner of Plenty and Bridge Inn roads, 25km north of Melbourne. /Author (sqs) PO Box 385. 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. ), Woodland Waters development plan (PDF - 1.85MB ), Mernda Town Centre South West development plan (PDF - 355KB In previous decades, a higher proportion of our overseas-born residents were of European heritage, particularly Italy, Republic of North Macedonia and Greece. Council Offices25 Ferres BoulevardSouth MorangVIC 3752 Australia, National Relay ServiceTTY call 133 677Speak and listen call1300 555 727, Whittlesea City Council. 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 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 The application to subdivide land at 104-110 Schotters Road was given conditional approval by administrators at this months City of Whittlesea council meeting. 0000001106 00000 n Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. endobj Our highest population growth over the next 20 years will be in Epping North, Wollert and Donnybrook. View a larger version of the Plenty Road between Masons Road, Mernda and Grants Road, Whittlesea map [JPG 59 KIb] With the development of Mernda Township, Plenty Road will continue to see population growth and increased traffic volumes. 0000004374 00000 n By 1958, the amount of vacant land had decreased to 55 percent of the total land area, then to 33 percent in 1965. /Creator (pdfFactory Pro www.pdffactory.com) Woodland Waters, Mernda - Revised Development Plan Report - June 2004 Page 4 vegetation and remnant swampland. This plan describes these various conditions, including existing land use, demographic data, housing data, environmental features, community facilities, and transportation infrastructure. 0000003957 00000 n broader Mernda-Doreen area as part of the implementation of the Mernda Strategy Plan (MSP). 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). At the Council meeting on 18 July 2022, Council endorsed the business case for the construction of the new Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre. We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. ), Mernda on the Park - Sackville Street, Mernda development plan (PDF - 10.63MB ), Mernda Town Centre North (North) West development plan (PDF - 15.66MB . 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. We understand residents are eager to get construction of this facility underway. /Filter/FlateDecode Council director of partnerships, planning and engagement Julian Edwards said fragmented land ownership in the area made a development plan hard to finalise. << ), Riverdale on Plenty - Plenty Road development plan (PDF - 947KB This could include a variety of building heights from two to four storeys and up 6 storeys in height near the station. 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 Development Plan, Vegetation Protection and Road Closure Overlay . ), Fairview Estate Stages 9A - 9B development plan (PDF - 8.07MB Scheduled to open in mid-2022, the shopping centre will cost $110m and create approximately 300 construction jobs. 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. trailer<<26b790bf89deb437c9de8baac96125d9>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 17 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj<. especially Mernda, Doreen, Epping Central (Epping), Plenty Valley Town Centre (South Morang), Thomastown, Lalor and University Hill (Bundoora). In 2016, almost half of all local residents (over 86,000 residents) spoke a language other than English at home. /Filter/FlateDecode The strategic document for the site - the Mernda Town Centre Development Plan - identifies that the site could be suitable for different development options. 1 0 obj 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! Councilhas explored options that prioritise and balance all of these elements, which included acomparative feasibility analysis of two options - a 50m lap pool with wellbeing features and a 25m lap pool with wellbeing features. The proposed site is within the future Mernda Sports Hub precinct on Plenty Road, Mernda, to the North of Bridge Inn Road. endobj In 2015, 3 percent of residents are attending preschool and 10 per cent are attending primary school. 0000013904 00000 n Final Outcomes of 2020 General Valuation, City of Whittlesea Integrated Transport Strategy the Majority of Development Will Occur Within the Current Urban Growth Boundary, Results of Special Reviews and Financial Statement Audits for Agencies with 2003 Balance Dates Other Than 30 June, Mernda Town Centre Comprehensive Development Plan Planning, Submission on Behalf of the City of Whittlesea, Tackling Weeds on Private Land Initiative Tackling Weeds Success Stories Case Studies from Organisations and Industry 04-07, Public Authorities and Municipal Councils with Written Agreement to Access the Road Safety Exemption, Working Together Towards Healthier Communities Joint Statement of Commitment to Prevention Foreword, Various Planning Schemes Combined 3 May 2021, Community Consultation and the 'Hard to Reach', City of Whittlesea Open Space Strategy August 2016 Acknowledgements, Trends and Spatial Patterns of Infill Development in Melbourne Metropolitan Local Government Areas, Victoria Government Gazette by Authority of Victorian Government Printer, Victorian Youth Week 2018 Funded Organisations, LGA Residential Commercial Industrial Primary Production Public, 7.6. RBA opens-up commercial to yield-seeking investors, The importance of maintaining the public space of residential buildings and commercial businesses. More residents work in the construction industry compared with any other industry. As a result, the Park Hill Development Plan will; Provide seamless integration into the surrounding developed areas in Pharmacies oppose new 60-day prescription shift, No Quarry group satisfied with MP meeting, Region reflects on proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Loss sparks fundraising efforts: 441km run in just seven days, Magpies roll Rams to lead ladder in RDFNL, Broadford Roos see weekend of mixed results: Football, Netball, Glass bin collections begin in City of Whittlesea, Part of Broadfords Ferguson Street to be renamed. 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. 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). By clicking send message I agree to the terms and conditions, privacy policy and to receive correspondence from Commoand Williams Media. The proposal was for the construction of 12 dwellings, a 29-lot subdivision and creation of a tree reserve, and removal of native vegetation including three river red gums. In the early 1900s there were many dairy farms in Mernda that supplied milk to Melbourne. 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 In 2017, there were around 13,645 local businesses. U. Our current population is approximately 229,396. On May 16, 2006, Upper Merion Township voters overwhelmingly passed an Open Space Referendum with 83% of the vote, which approved the creation of an elector debt in the sum of Five-Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). Item 6.1.8 - Mernda Township Rezoning Amendment C175 . 0000009536 00000 n Upper Merion Township is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 15 miles from Philadelphia. Development plans are typically prepared by developers and landowners when land is ready to be developed, he said. Currently: By 2038, the number of family households will increase by over 26,000 (+61%). In 2018, the 77,000th home was built in the City of Whittlesea. 0000001286 00000 n p>s6^p{0*Qe:(rbh6j>JTc#4Y GuU0s4z%!y'DO3^AE# Mernda Strategy Plan - Part 1.pdf (PDF - 26.87MB A total of eight native trees will be removed under the application, but two river red gums will be retained within a proposed tree reserve under the permit conditions. 0000013117 00000 n R9-&) ~xRG!?0 i[7Vt!D=XaZ`49^K>6e;^=u2+8o+Aj f)MrgyO6xQ9z[i2n14*r~i@dqv-u4iciYuE|jwo%=*-*#F@]7: be|^Lw}; /ER#e9GC.Fb+x]tKi)!y9bCXL ap3KzkCj>z`Q_b ,HQnCH*~,[ }T97qO6a>$~r2el.+g096S5L|Z3*d: w$Wdibz vf! 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. In discussing the application, administrator Bruce Billson noted it was compliant with Whittlesea Planning Scheme but the development plan had not yet been prepared. Approximately 88,500 people who live here are employed. The Mernda Town Centre Comprehensive Development Plan promotes an urban form that is supportive of economic development in a modern information . Those include the 1994 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and an Open Space and Environmental Resource Protection Plan Addendum. Proposed Development Plan - Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street , Epping; Proposed Development Plan - 481 Cooper Street, Epping . Community consultation was undertaken in 2017 and 2020 toensure that the facilitywill suitably reflect the various health and wellbeing needs of our diverse community. Does the Mernda Management Plan in the Whittlesea Planning Sheets as an incorporated document. Partners from far afield, converge on Mernda township. 1 0 obj Over the last five decades, Upper Merion has developed into one of the most important activity centers of the region. ), Mernda Strategy Plan - Part 2.pdf (PDF - 38.84MB The site was identified in the Mernda Strategy Plan, which then informed the development of the Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve Master Plan. 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 business case set out the approach for the design, delivery and funding of the project. This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. 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. A development plan is required to provide for the coordinated subdivision and development of the land in a manner Residents may contact the group at the following e-mail address: e-mail. The City of Whittlesea is located in Melbournes north, about 20km from the Central Business District (CBD). Mr Billson said the area was well serviced by public transport, educational facilities, shopping and other services. In 2015, 72 per cent of dwellings have access to 2 or more motor vehicles and 73 per cent of residents drive a car to their place of work. The second parcel to be added to the, MERNDA STRATEGY PLAN 3.8.2 Heritage Buildings and Structures, 7.5. :D#@ n^gqIMM(D^3%3FX1`QFlGaZQsz7+9r~Yd:/:^BXse119xm.wl3W}3GG`#K""l[li5H>=mt' 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. ];:Hc18h+#=9XsdyWd>JnFIP*-MK$ t8 U9Ma5%!j^cnF&'Y_rOeM|V#C^U +J9D,1gm/3UL(giwu#}erK%h>6Ds@VB;hh` a,%i4X338%UT{%Rq:e#1,iuGp7Y%[or~5ccL7t7,'NMj9Q] Jj!tFk1|E!& N]fE(y.v3.yiP nxbv&LN r` In 1952, approximately 64 percent of the Township was classified as vacant land. The leaders of the group include Scott Sibley, Pam Rende, Eric Medrow, and current member of the Board of Supervisors, Greg Waks. SCHEDULE 34 TO CLAUSE 43.04 DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY Shown on the planning scheme map as DPO34. 0000014154 00000 n The Amendment applies to all land within the Mernda Township which is subject of the Township Zone. The Amendment was reported to Council on 14 July 2015, 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. Our Mernda Strategy Plan details the vision for the future growth areas of Mernda and Doreen. MERNDA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN This schedule applies to the land within the Mernda Township. Final Outcomes of 2019 General Valuation, Age-Friendly Communities in the New Ageing Context - a Local Government Showcase, 2022 Clinical Place Availability Table Updating 13 July, VC175 Notice to Parliament Approval Gazetted, Appendix 4. Find out about other advocacy priorities for the whole City of Whittlesea. Any actual development of the site would require planning permission. The commencement of construction of the Mernda Town Centre is a major milestone and demonstrates our confidence in the future of the Whittlesea region. We are one of the most multicultural municipalities in Victoria. mernda township development plan. /Author (sqs) >>stream 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. On average there are 76 babies born every week in the City of Whittlesea. Kilmore Office Of our employed residents: The three highest industry sector employers in the municipality are Health Care and Social Assistance (13%); Retail Trade (12%); and Construction (10%). This fund will be used to purchase land or interests in land for preservation and conservation of open, undeveloped land in Upper Merion Township. It also called for the creation of easements on two lots at 104 and 108-110 Schotters Road. 0000025578 00000 n Most of these jobs will emanate from the Mernda Town Centre precinct. To request a complete plan with related policy content, or if you are unable to access the information in these documents, please call 9217 2346. A group of concerned citizens, calling themselves Greener Upper Merion, enthusiastically supported this referendum to raise funds to purchase open space. Council is advocating for the State Government to duplicate Plenty Road from Riverdale Boulevard to Bridge Inn Road and install traffic lights at Plenty Road and Bridge Inn Road, Mernda. 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. Like many communities where location, work and living conditions are desirable, development is strong and open space is threatened. 175 West Valley Forge Road To view the location of these housing estates, access our interactive map. The township has approximately 28,000 residents, hosts over 50,000 jobs, and offers over 9.5 million square feet of office space. 65% work outside of the municipality, many in the areas of Darebin, Hume and inner Melbourne. /Producer (pdfFactory Pro 4.50 \(Windows 7 Professional x86\)) This figure is expected to almost double by 2038 to about 127,000 dwellings. The rationale for the allocation of growth opportunities for residential development has arisen from the strategic framework established by the Plenty Valley Strategic Plan, Whittlesea General Plan and an analysis of the Whittlesea housing sub-markets. The land is predominantly used for horses and cattle grazing and contains pasture grasses and small amounts of native vegetation toward the southern boundary. This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Access Census Data for the City of Whittlesea, Whittlesea City Council. /Producer (pdfFactory Pro 4.50 \(Windows 7 Professional x86\)) "5J6sq#3lfl3s1'E0c0}obz%A uWmh!x8zxqiG/o2\p*2zl;@;0x"SE3R!p#ne"!1C#)5Ee2)M,t_pG1L5/ 5aWY)/+jQ%}-mkiq n;2Eze,&(|EU- The state-of-the-art centre will include: The new facility will provide improved health and wellbeing benefits to our community, through access to services and facilities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The current population of Mernda/Doreen In this area the land is highly fragmented in ownership, meaning that its likely going to be developed in more of a piecemeal approach. Upper Merion Township This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Whittlesea City Council. Tel: 610-265-2600, Township Building Office Hours: ), Mernda Strategy Plan - Part 5.pdf (PDF - 31.64MB 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. We look forward to making a long-term contribution to the terrific lifestyle opportunities that will be offered to the broader Mernda community.. 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). We look forward to welcoming customers into our store in 2022.. >>stream 102. ), Council Offices25 Ferres BoulevardSouth MorangVIC 3752 Australia, National Relay ServiceTTY call 133 677Speak and listen call1300 555 727, Whittlesea City Council. The Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda is the future regional level indoor and outdoorsports, leisure and aquatic facility, to be located on Plenty Road, Mernda. The $6.1 million Mernda development, sized at 941 sqm, comprises 16 x 2-bedroom and 8 x 1-bedroom units. 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