A $2.6 MILLION dollar commitment from the Australian Government has boosted the Cloverton Precinct, with Mitchell Shire Council (MSC) welcoming the announcement.
The funding, delivered through the Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program, will support the Pioneering Urban Innovation: Planning a New City in Melbourne’s North project – a regional partnership between Hume City Council, Mitchell and Whittlesea councils, Stockland, and Wurundjeri (Registered Aboriginal Party).
The project will explore the creation of a mixed-use activity centre on Cloverton Boulevard, unlocking new opportunities for housing, employment, and transport across Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.
It comes after the three councils co-signed a Regional Partnership Agreement in 2023 to formally commit to the collaborative planning and delivery of the proposed new city, which will service a regional catchment of approximately 380,000 residents and support around 50,000 jobs once complete. Cloverton will become the primary employment and service hub for the growing areas of Beveridge and Wallan.
The Council partnership was created to work together to ensure Cloverton will be effectively developed as a new city for the north of Melbourne.
MSC Mayor Councillor John Dougall said the announcement was set to provide a big boost to the development of Cloverton.
“By working together, our three councils, alongside Stockland and Wurundjeri, can make sure Cloverton develops as a well-connected, sustainable and liveable city,” he said.
“Mitchell Shire is proud to be a key partner in planning this new regional city. With Beveridge and Wallan set to experience significant growth, this project will be critical to ensuring our residents have access to jobs, services and community facilities close to home.
“The Federal Government’s support for this partnership helps us take a major step towards delivering a sustainable and connected future for Melbourne’s north. This is about planning smart, inclusive growth – not just for one municipality, but for an entire region.”
