Wallan Precinct Structure Plans progressing
Both the Wallan East Precinct Structure Plan, PSP, and Wallan South PSP have had project updates.Currently the Victorian Planning Authority, VPA, is considering material provided by Mitchell Shire Council as to the most strategic...
Major works on key Doreen intersection begin
MAJOR works at a key Doreen intersection are set to boost the Bridge Inn Road upgrade’s goal of helping drivers get home sooner and safer with works beginning Monday, March 4.The Bridge Inn Road...
Mill Road motel? – Grand plans in Kilmore’s south
By Max DaviesA $5 million development to build a motel and medical clinic in Kilmore’s south is in the works, with the proposal subject to Mitchell Shire Council approval.The project, referred to as the...
Council left to regret as George Street development permitted
By Jordyn GrubisicMITCHELL Shire Council has learned hindsight is 20-20 with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT, granting a permit for 21-27 George Street, Kilmore development following planning scheme inconsistencies.The permit allows construction...
Victoria’s first ‘quiet hospital’ opens in New Epping
By Pam KiriakidisRAMSAY Health Care has opened the Northern Private Hospital in New Epping, delivering quality patient care to one of the fast-growing suburbs in Victoria. Located in Riverlee’s New Epping estate, stage one opened...
VCAT approves Hidden Valley retirement village
Another retirement village will be constructed in Hidden Valley to be located at 175 Hidden Valley Boulevard, Wallan.The proposed village comprises 50 two-bedroom and three-bedroom dwellings on lots of about 300 square metres.The northern...
Mitchell Shire’s Beveridge plan re-costing continues
Mitchell Shire Council will submit an amended Mitchell Planning Scheme to the Minister for Planning, updating controls within Beveridge’s original township to address increased development pressure.The original township is classified as being about 85...
$100 million injection into Kilmore’s Broadstead estate
Land developer Jinding will inject more than $100 million into new and upgraded infrastructure as part of its Broadstead Kilmore community, following Mitchell Shire Council approval of its masterplan.Jinding is set to start construction...
New school for Wallan East around the corner
A new primary school is on the way for Wallan East, expected to be completed for term one, 2026, providing places for up to 525 students.It is one of five schools across Victoria funded...
Kilmore Bypass advocacy efforts begin
MITCHELL Shire Council will advocate for an independent Kilmore Bypass committee for community members to raise questions, queries and concerns.All councillors – except Cr Bill Chisholm who abstained – voted to advocate to the...