THE State Government has opened a new round of funding to deliver the infrastructure and services Victorians need in growing communities.
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny recently opened applications for the latest round of the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC), which will invest $150 million to deliver transport projects, including more bus services, train stations, intersections, roads, bike paths, and walking paths in the suburbs.
Government departments, agencies, and local councils will be able to apply for this round of grants to ensure communities in growing suburbs have access to the services they need, close to where they live.
The GAIC fund is a one-off contribution payable by landowners developing certain land zoned for urban use and development in the Mitchell Shire and also Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Whittlesea, and Wyndham local government areas.
To date, the program has provided more than $1 billion in funding for more than 150 infrastructure projects across these growth areas—including for ambulance stations, parks, schools, and public transport.
Ms Kilkenny said the program allowed property developers to contribute to funding for local infrastructure and services in the areas where they build more homes.
“We know more Victorians want to live close to transport—and this investment will deliver the public transport, the roads, and critical infrastructure Victorian families need in our fastest growing suburbs,” she said.
“We’re also ensuring that places where homes get built get the infrastructure they need through a fairer system that applies to every city, suburb, and town across the state.”
Applications for this GAIC round are now open and will close at noon on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Successful projects will be confirmed and announced next year.
