Melbourne is getting a huge new suburb in the outer north with 15,000 homes, four town centres, eight schools and 47,000 residents.
There’s a mega new suburb being built in outer north Melbourne. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has approved the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, paving the way for 15,000 new homes, four town centres, eight schools and 13 MCGs’ worth of parks and reserves.
Beveridge North West represents one of Melbourne’s largest planned communities. More than 47,000 Victorians will eventually call Beveridge North West home.
Beveridge North West – Melbourne
- Where: Melbourne’s outer north
- Homes: 15,000 planned
- Population: More than 47,000 residents when complete
- Schools: Eight educational facilities
- Town centres: Four commercial hubs
- Parks: 79 hectares of dedicated recreational space
- Timeline: Stage One begins Tuesday, 5 August
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The Melbourne development creates nearly 3000 local jobs. Five community hubs will serve residents across the precinct. Local shopping options ensure families access essential services nearby.
New cycling and pedestrian links connect the community. More than 320 hectares will become waterways, landscaping and drainage. The dedicated parks and sports fields total 79 hectares.
Stage One covers 140 hectares with 2400 homes. Future stages await completion of the Camerons Lane interchange. The Victorian government has fully funded this crucial infrastructure connection.
A new quarry will operate under strict planning controls. Mandatory closure and rehabilitation must occur by 2052. The quarry will supply building materials for homes and infrastructure statewide.
Beveridge North West in Melbourne forms part of the Victorian government’s 10-year greenfields plan. This ambitious strategy delivers 180,000 new homes over the next decade. The plan represents the longest pipeline of new greenfield land ever created.
The development balances urban growth with environmental considerations. Waterways and green spaces preserve natural drainage patterns. Sports fields and parks maintain community connections to nature.
The staged approach ensures infrastructure keeps pace with Melbourne population growth. Early residents access essential services from day one. Future stages activate as supporting infrastructure becomes available.
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