Current Projects
Many projects on state government land are considered by the Minister for Planning due to their importance to the State of Victoria.
For examples of state infrastructure projects facilitated by State Project Planning Facilitation see:
Recent State Project decisions
In accordance with Clause 52.30-2 (State Project Decision), the Minister for Planning has determined the following projects are considered a state project:
Plenty River Trail Project
The project will construct and upgrade 24 kilometres of a shared use trail network along the Plenty River in the Plenty Gorge Parklands.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2, and for consultation requirements 52.30-5, and other pre-commencement requirements environmental management framework clause 52.30-6. For more information on the project including the designs and engagement undertaken visit the Plenty River Trail | Engage Victoria
Determined 26 October 2022
Brunswick Tram Depot Precinct Upgrade Project
The project will upgrade tram storage and maintenance capacity, accommodate additional operations and staff, improve tram access to and from the site and improve passenger experience.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2.
For further information see the Public Transport Victoria website or email ptvprojects@transport.vic.gov.au.
Determined 28 September 2022
Beaufort Commuter Car Park Project
Commuters will access new parking facilities at Beaufort train station.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2 and for consultation report clause 52.30-5, and other pre-commencement requirements environmental management framework clause 52.30-6.
State Project Decision - Determined 17 August 2022
52.30-6 Other pre-commentment requirements - Determined 28 April 2022
Riddells Creek Commuter Car Park Project
Commuters will access new parking facilities at Riddells Creek train station.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2 and for consultation report clause 52.30-5, and other pre-commencement requirements environmental management framework clause 52.30-6.
Determined 17 August 2022
For further information about the car park projects email projects@victrack.com.au or visit the Victrack website at:
Beaufort Station car park upgrade
Riddells Creek Station car park upgrade
Country Fire Authority - The Basin Station
The project will relocate a fire station to provide a larger facility on a new site to meet the Country Fire Authority's operational needs.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2.
Determined 17 June 2022
For further information about the project enquire with the Country Fire Authority Headquarters using the online form
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Approval granted to use the site for temporary office and place of assembly use for the Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place:
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2.
Determined on 29 April 2022
Approval of pre-commencement requirements for the Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place under Clause 52.30-6 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.
Determined on 10 August 2022
To obtain further details:
✉ Operations Manager Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek Project
Will restore a section of the previously engineered stormwater channel to more natural creek system.
Clauses 52.30-5 consultation requirement and 52.30-6 Pre-commencement requirements:
Determined on 5 June 2022
Clause 52.30-2 State Project Decision:
Determined on 19 April 2022
To obtain further details about the project:
✉ Carlo Ludiciani – Melbourne Water
☎ (03) 9700 8705 / 0400 335 200
High Priority Ambulance sites
| Project | State Project Decision | Consultation and Pre-commencement requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Ambulance Branch | Determined 13 February 2022 | Determined 19 June 2022 |
| Rochester Ambulance Branch | Determined 13 February 2022 | Determined 19 June 2022 |
| Gisborne Ambulance Branch | Determined 13 February 2022 | Determined 24 August 2022 |
| Wyndham Vale Ambulance Branch | Determined 13 February 2022 | Determined 23 August 2022 |
| Foster Ambulance Branch | Determined 13 February 2022 | Determined 14 August 2022 |
| Epping Ambulance Branch | Determined 12 October 2021 | Determined 10 December 2021 |
| Avoca Ambulance Branch | Determined 24 August 2022 | Determined 19 October 2022 |
To obtain further details about the project and works:
Web: Victorian Health Building Authority
✉ vhba@health.vic.gov.au
Kingston Public Sector Aged Care Facility
Determined on 20 December 2021
The project to provide a new 150-bed public sector aged care accommodation facility is part of the Victorian Government's Modernisation of Metropolitan Melbourne Public Sector Residential Aged Care Strategy.
To obtain further details about the project:
Web: Victorian Health Building Authority
✉ vhba@health.vic.gov.au
Dja Dja Wurrung Corporate and Community Centre, Bendigo
Determined on 19 September 2021
To obtain further details about the project:
✉ Garry Richards – Senior Project Manager
☎ 0487374835
Bendigo Tramways Project
The project will generate additional economic activity in central Victoria providing an improved tourist experience at the facility, creating additional storage and workspace to restore heritage trams.
The project was granted approval as a state project. under clause 52.30-2.
Determined on 5 September 2021
Approval of project boundary, project plans, planning report as pre-commencement requirements under clause 52.30-6.
Determined 28 April 2022
Approval of the Environment Management Framework as a pre-commencement requirement under clause 52.30-6.
Determined 6 October 2022
- To obtain further details about the project:
Web: Bendigo Tramways Expansion - projects@victrack.com.au
Dennys Place Breakthrough Project
Determined on 5 September 2021
Dennys Place Breakthrough Project is part of the wider Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.
To obtain further details about the project and the community engagement:
Web: Laneway Breakthroughs
✉ Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership
Suburban Rail Loop East (Cheltenham to Box Hill) Initial Works
Determined on 15 August 2021
Clause 52.30-5 consultation and Clause 52.30-6 pre-commencement documents approved 19 December 2021.
To find out more about the Initial Works and to provide your feedback visit Engage Victoria SRL East: Initial Works.
For more information contact Suburban Rail Loop Authority:
☎ 1800 105 105 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
✉ Suburban Rail Loop East
Web: Suburban Rail Loop East
Werribee Open Range Zoo Ropeway Gondola Project
Determined on 19 July 2022
Clause 52.30-5 consultation requirement and 52.30-6 Pre-commencements requirements.
Determined on 26 June 2021
Werribee Open Range Zoo Ropeway Gondola Project is part of a bigger Werribee Zoo expansion project.
To obtain further details about the project contact Zoos Victoria.
Planning Scheme Amendments
The following state infrastructure projects were recently facilitated by State Project Facilitation Service:
- Toorak Road, Kooyong Level Crossing Removal Project is part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to remove 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025 to improve road, rail and pedestrian safety and public transport facilities.
- The Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda is a new civic and community facility that will be the first of its kind in Australia. It will provide positive social benefits for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) community and the Victorian community.
- Ikon Park, Carlton North (previously Princes Park) provides for a facilities upgrade and transformation into the new home for AFLW.
- Chisholm Road Prison, Lara is a new facility needed to accommodate the growing prison system and deliver rehabilitation, education and transition programs.
Page last updated: 02/12/22