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Hume Regional Priorities Sorted by Theme Key Priorities 2019-2021 JUNE 2019
AUTHORS – (HUME REGION LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES) Mike Ruzzene Agathy Patsouris Urban Enterprise Urban Planning, Land Economics, Tourism Planning & Industry Software Level 1 302-304 Barkly Street, Brunswick VIC 3056 (03) 9482 3888 www.urbanenterprise.com.au © Copyright, Urban Enterprise Pty Ltd, 2018 This work is copyright. Apart from any uses permitted under Copyright Act 1963, no part may be reproduced without written permission of Urban Enterprise Pty Ltd. FILENAME: Hume Regional Priorities Final Report.docx VERSION: 1 DISCLAIMER Neither Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. nor any member or employee of Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. takes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person or organisation (other than that for which this report has been prepared) in respect of the information set out in this report, including any errors or omissions therein. In the course of our preparation of this report, projections have been prepared on the basis of assumptions and methodology which have been described in the report. It is possible that some of the assumptions underlying the projections may change. Nevertheless, the professional judgement of the members and employees of Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. have been applied in making these assumptions, such that they constitute an understandable basis for estimates and projections. Beyond this, to the extent that the assumptions do not materialise, the estimates and projections of achievable results may vary.
CONTENTS
1. BACKGROUND 3
1.1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.2. PRIORITY SETTING APPROACH 3 FIGURES
1.3. HUME STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 2010-2020 4 FIGURE 1 PRIORITY SETTING APPROACH ............................................................ 3
1.4. HUME REGION PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS 2019-2021 5 FIGURE 2 PROJECT STATUS CATEGORIES .......................................................... 13
1.5. FUNDED PROJECTS 2015-2018 6
2. REGIONAL PRIORITIES 2019-2021 8
2.1. INTRODUCTION 8
2.2. PRIORITY PROJECT CRITERIA 8 TABLES
2.3. HUME REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS 9 TABLE 1 HUME STRATEGY 2010-2020: THEMES AND KEY DIRECTIONS .............. 4
3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ARMB PRIORITIES 13 TABLE 2 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING AND CATEGORISING PRIORITY PROJECTS .... 8
3.1. REGIONAL CITY REVITALISATION 14 TABLE 3 REGIONAL CITY REVITALISATION PRIORITY PROJECTS 2019-21 .......... 14
3.2. STRONG REGIONAL CENTRES AND TOWNS 18 TABLE 4 STRONG REGIONAL CENTRES AND TOWNS......................................... 18
TABLE 5 RESILIENT COMMUNITIES ................................................................... 23
3.3. RESILIENT COMMUNITIES 23 TABLE 6 BUILDING TRANSPORT CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY ............................ 28
3.4. BUILDING TRANSPORT CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY 28 TABLE 7 DEVELOPING THE VISITOR ECONOMY ................................................. 35
3.5. DEVELOPING THE VISITOR ECONOMY 35 TABLE 8 GOING GLOBAL IN THE FOOD ECONOMY............................................ 52
3.6. GOING GLOBAL IN THE FOOD ECONOMY 52 TABLE 9 STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE CAPABILITY........................................ 53
TABLE 10 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION AND SECURE ENERGY FUTURE ............... 55
3.7. STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE CAPABILITY 53 TABLE 11 DIGITAL HUME ................................................................................... 56
3.8. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION AND SECURE ENERGY FUTURE 55 TABLE 12 IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY
3.9. DIGITAL HUME 56 INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 57
3.10. IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE 57 TABLE 13 SUSTAINABLY MANAGED CATCHMENTS AND WATER RESOURCES .. 61
TABLE 14 PROTECTING HIGH VALUE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS ....................... 63
3.11. SUSTAINABLY MANAGED CATCHMENTS AND WATER RESOURCES 61
TABLE 15 PLANNING FOR GROWTH .................................................................. 64
3.12. PROTECTING HIGH VALUE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS 63
3.13. PLANNING FOR GROWTH 64
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HUME RDA HUME RDVACRONYMS
ARMB – Alpine Resort Management Board
LGA – Local Government Authority
LG – Local Government;
FG – Federal Government;
RDV – Regional Development Victoria
RDA – Regional Development Australia
SG – State Government;
TBC – To be confirmed
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HUME RDA HUME RDV1. BACKGROUND
1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 PRIORITY SETTING APPROACH
The Hume Regional Priorities 2019-21 document has been prepared by Urban The Hume Regional Priorities have been assessed against the following criteria,
Enterprise on behalf of (Regional Development Victoria (RDV Hume Region) developed by previous and existing regional leadership groups including RDA
and Hume Regional Development Australia (RDA). The report identifies the Hume, Hume Region Local Government Network and Hume Regional
overarching regional priorities for the Hume Region (i.e. projects of regional Management Forum and used in previous Regional Priorities documents.
significance), as well as highlights the key priority projects by key focus area.
It is important to note that projects that do not fit this criteria have not been
For a listing of Local Government Area (LGA) and Alpine Resort Management
included in this document. Table 2 provides further detail regarding criteria
Board (ARMB) refer to the Hume Region Local Government Priorities 2019 –
used to identify regionally significant projects.
2021 document.
The priorities have been identified through individual consultation with each FIGURE 1 PRIORITY SETTING APPROACH
of the stakeholders, and overarching regional priorities for the Hume Region
have been nominated through review of the priority project list against agreed
assessment criteria.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to outline key priority projects for RDA Hume
to advocate for on behalf of the LGA’s and ARMB’s in the Hume Region over
the next three years. The aim of the report is to support strategic planning and
advocacy for the Hume Region’s priorities.
Source: Urban Enterprise, 2018, based on Hume RDV ‘Hume Strategy Regional Priorities Setting
Approach’.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV1.3 HUME STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TABLE 1 HUME STRATEGY 2010-2020: THEMES AND KEY DIRECTIONS
COMMUNITIES 2010-2020
The Hume Strategy for Sustainable Communities
2010-2020 (Hume Strategy) is a ten year strategic
plan that was released in July 2010, based on
Embracing learning for Anticipating and Strengthening a Enhancing integrated Directing future
input over two years from local government and
life adapting to the capable workforce planning for mobility population growth to
state government in the Hume Region through effects of climate settlements with the
the Hume Regional Management Forum (RMF) change greatest capability to
and the Hume Region Local Government Network accommodate it
(HRLGN). In addition, advice was provided at key
points from regional community and business Providing appropriate Managing our water Adapting and Developing a proficient Maximising the use of
leaders. and accessible social resources sustainably diversifying agriculture land transportation existing infrastructure
services and in an environment of network and services and
The purpose of the Hume Strategy is to provide infrastructure change facilitating strategic
the framework to identify strategic regional investment in future
priorities and guide future investment decisions infrastructure and
that align with the shared vision for the region. services
The Hume Strategy 2010-2020 has been an
Developing innovative Protecting native Facilitating research Linking communities Retaining productive
important strategic document assisting in the and flexible service habitat and and innovation in through improved rural land for
determination and categorisation of priority delivery models biodiversity tourism, public transport and agriculture and other
projects for the LGA’S and ARMB’s between manufacturing and transport linkages compatible rural uses
2010-2020. This has involved the alignment of industry to encourage
key priorities into the 20 key directions categories new and evolving
across five themes; Community, Environment, business
Economy, Transport and Land Use. These are
outlined in Table 1. Strengthening Harnessing Developing ICT and Strengthening the Ensuring efficient use
communities, renewable energy energy infrastructure sustainability of the of land use planning
The Hume Strategy 2010-2020 is currently being increasing resilience sources, reducing that builds on existing transport system resources in the region
reviewed, with the aim to prepare a new strategy and enhancing greenhouse gas competitive
for 2020-2030. liveability emissions and advantages
pursuing innovative
waste management
approaches
Source: Hume Strategy for Sustainable Communities 2010-2020.
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HUME RDA HUME RDVStrengthening workforce capability - The unemployment rate in many areas of
1.4 HUME REGION PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS 2019-2021
the Hume Region is exceptionally low, meaning access to labour remains an
The following focus areas have been identified as key strategic themes for the issue for business. In addition as jobs become more specialised, there is a need
Hume Region. These build on the Hume Strategy 2010-2020 and are directly to strengthen workforce capability through access and delivery of education
aligned to the five themes of the Hume Strategy, however they have been and training.
refined with further identification of contemporary issues and opportunities
Climate change action and secure energy future - The Hume Region has the
facing the Hume Region.
capability to support greater levels of renewable energy, providing investment
Regional City Revitalisation - Recognising the critical role played by the network and new jobs and also has a role in reducing carbon emissions in the region.
of high functioning regional cities in Hume Region and strengthening their
Digital Hume - The importance of digital technology and telecommunications is
collective capability. There is a continued need to ensure these Cities improve
critical for prosperity. There is a need to take collective action in building
their activity centres, amenity, community and education facilities,
infrastructure and digital readiness across the region.
development capacity, cultural capital, and general liveability.
Improving access to high quality community infrastructure - Improving
Strong Regional Centres and Towns - Building strength as a multi centred region
liveability through the delivery and access to quality sporting, community and
with its network of vibrant regional centres, towns and villages that support
cultural facilities.
and are supported by regional cities.
Sustainably managed catchments and water resources - Protecting catchments
Resilient communities - Enhancing community wellbeing by developing and
and building a strong future with less water for consumptive use.
maintaining healthy, vibrant and resilient communities, reducing disadvantage
and strengthening educational outcomes. Protecting our high value environmental assets - Aligning action to protect the
region’s iconic, high value environmental assets and ecosystem services with
Building transport capability and capacity - Linking communities and building
on the competitive advantage of having two nationally significant transport regional growth and sustainable land use.
corridors within the region. Planning for growth - Aligning support for population growth with the region’s
aspirations for economic development.
Developing the Visitor Economy - The region has strengthened as one of
Victoria’s leading tourism destinations. This growth has been leveraged from
resources and effort delivered in product development, marketing and major
events. In order to meet projected demand for visitors to the region, the
continued delivery of product and infrastructure is needed to grow capacity
and ensure ongoing visitor satisfaction.
Going global in the food economy - The food industry is an underlying economic
driver of the Hume Region. Dairy, horticulture and cattle remain the strengths
of the region and there is opportunity to leverage further from downstream
manufacturing and transport links to strengthen the global focus of the food
economy.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV1.5 FUNDED PROJECTS 2015-2018 • Major Trail Extensions to Murray to Mountains and High-Country Rail Trails
The following projects have attracted State and/or Federal Government (design and planning)
funding over the years 2015-2018. • Mangalore Airport Expansion
• Mansfield Station Precinct Activation
• Hume Future Investment Tracks and Trails Project
• Mount Buller Mobile Vehicle Upgrade / Replacement
• NEVCO Masterplan and Business Plan
• Mount Buller Water Storage Project
• Ride High Country 4 Year Marketing Program
• Mt Buffalo Business Assessment
• Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail Extension
• Munarra Centre of Excellence
• Ride High Country Private Sector Activation
• Murray Dairy Accelerating Change Program
• Activating Lake Eildon
• MDB Socio-economic Impact Assessment: Communication and
• Alpine Better Places Project
Engagement Plan
• Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program
• Ned Kelly Alive Project
• Benalla Airport Redevelopment
• Northeast Health Wangaratta – Redevelopment
• Broadford State Motorcycle Complex Upgrade
• North East Rail Line
• Building Economic Capacity in Hume Local Government
• Ovens Murray Workforce Development
• Chiltern Town Centre and Connectivity Project
• Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership Program
• Cobram Revitalisation and Liveability Project
• Releasing the floating city - Expanding the Houseboat Manufacturing
• Corryong Airport Precinct Development Industry at Lake Eildon
• Defining Future Industry Service Sector Skills • Resilient Myrtleford
• Destination Nagambie • Rutherglen Bypass
• Euroa Saleyards Redevelopment • Seymour Revitalisation Projects
• GoFish Nagambie Outdoor Lifestyle Festival • Shepparton Alternative Freight Route
• Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) Redevelopment- Stage 2 • Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) New Development
• Goulburn Murray Community Leadership • Shepparton Bypass – planning for Stage 1
• Great River Road • Shepparton, Growing Regional Opportunities for Work (GROW)
• Hume Region Indigenous Trail • Shepparton Law Courts Upgrade
• Improving Liveability - Better Parks for Seymour • Shepparton rail line upgrade
• Inland Rail • Skills first GOTAFE facilities
• Lake Buffalo Hoist Upgrade • Telephone Box Junction Hub Development Mt Stirling
• Making a Splash in Benalla Planning Project
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HUME RDA HUME RDV• Tangambalanga and Kiewa Community Economic Development Plan • Wangaratta Turf Club
• Upfield, Somerton and Wallan service enhancement planning • Winton Wetlands Indigenous Trail
• Upper Murray Events Centre (Towong Recreation Futures: Corryong • Wodonga Central Business Area (CBA) Revitalisation
Recreation Precinct) • Wodonga Library and Gallery Redevelopment
• Wallan Town Centre Revitalisation
• Walking Tourism Consumer Segmentation Research
• Wangaratta Livestock Exchange Redevelopment
• Wangaratta Gateway Precinct
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HUME RDA HUME RDV2. REGIONAL PRIORITIES 2019-2021
2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 PRIORITY PROJECT CRITERIA
Regional Priorities 2019-2021 for the Hume Table 2 shows the criteria used to define the projects of regional significance, and to differentiate between
Region have been identified by reviewing the list projects that have regional impact, sub-regional impact and local impact.
of Local Government and Alpine Resort
Management Board projects (Section 3) against TABLE 2 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING AND CATEGORISING PRIORITY PROJECTS
the criteria outlined in Table 2. These criteria
respond to the 5 themes from the Hume Strategy CRITERIA Regional Impact Sub-regional Impact Local Impact
2010-2020, and also the key focus areas for the Aligned with the Hume
Hume Region outlined in Section 1.3. Strategy regional plan and Project meets 3 or more Project meets 2 key Project meets 1 key
With consideration of the above, the impact and the government policy key directions in the directions in the Hume directions in the Hume
context (Commonwealth and Hume Strategy. Strategy. Strategy.
significance of the project has been ranked using
State)
the following categories:
Project is significant for
Project is significant for
• Regional: The project has significance to the Strategically significant for
the whole region i.e. has a
the sub-region, with
The project is significant
entire Hume Region and will create positive major economic impact in for the local community
the region or sub-region limited cross regional
terms of jobs or is cross- only.
social and economic impacts for impact.
regional.
municipalities across the region;
Significant investment
• Sub-regional: The project involves councils Require government support
required to achieve the
Moderate investment
Low investment required.
across the Ovens Murray and Goulburn and/or funding to advance required.
project.
regions; and Requires State or Federal There is potential for the
Not able to be optimised May require some
• Local: The project has significance to the through existing
Government level funding
external funding outside
project to be funded
municipality and will create positive social and support to be wholly by Local
mechanisms/resources of Local Government.
implemented. Government.
and economic impacts for communities
High level of community Moderate level of
within the municipality. Supported by strong
and political support community and political
The project has local
leadership to progress community and political
across the region for the support for the project
implementation support and leadership.
project. across sub-region.
Source: Urban Enterprise, 2018, based on Hume RDV ‘Hume Strategy Regional Priorities Setting Approach.’
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HUME RDA HUME RDVGV Health Redevelopment
2.3 HUME REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS
The $171 million redevelopment of GV Health’s Shepparton campus begun in
Local Government and Alpine Resort Management Board projects that have the October 2017, with the redevelopment of the current hospital site. The
greatest regional significance are identified below. Only projects classified as renovation will include a new four-storey building with 64 inpatient beds, 10
having a regional and or sub-regional impact have been included in this section intensive care unit beds, seven operating theatres and a new kitchen and
based on the criteria outlined in Table 2. morgue. The emergency service capacity will be doubled with a new emergency
Priority projects have been categorised into the 5 themes from the Hume department, featuring 36 treatment spaces and a nine-bed short stay unit.
Strategy 2010-2020; Community, Environment, Economy, Transport, and Land GV Health is increasing the hospital's community footprint by also redeveloping
Use. It is important to note that there is significant crossover between projects and refurbishing the existing Community Health building in Corio St, thereby
in these categories, however they have been classified into a primary category. establishing a Health Precinct for Shepparton and the Hume Region. Current
Next steps and current project status for each project is detailed separately in project status – shovel ready.
section three of the document. Shepparton Sports and Event Centre
COMMUNITY Staged development of Shepparton Sports and Events Centre. The centre is a
major community asset and also is a key to the success of Shepparton’s highly
Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence
successful events calendar which drive millions into the regional economy
The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence is a national state of the art centre every year. Current project status – shovel ready.
in Shepparton designed as a hub of connection and transformation for
Regional Cricket Centre of Excellence
Indigenous and non-Indigenous people across Australia. It is a purpose built
educational, sporting, cultural and community centre, which will improve Building on the current cricket and sporting facilities at Birralee Park, the
access to further education and employment pathways for Aboriginal project will see the construction of a four wicket indoor centre, with unisex
Victorians. Current project status – ready to advance. changerooms and administration space for Cricket Victoria and Cricket Albury
Wodonga. Current project status – shovel ready.
Wangaratta Hospital Precinct
Baranduda Fields Sporting Precinct
Wangaratta Hospital Precinct has received $22 million in State Government
funding to upgrade the Wangaratta Hospital to a state-of-the-art facility, and Development of a regional multi-sport facility in Wodonga, with an aim to
plan for the future of the hospital precinct. increase Wodonga’s presence as a regional destination for major sporting
events, increase economic benefits through increased visitation, and improve
The redevelopment will create an additional 27 beds to meet increasing
health and wellbeing of residents. Fundraising is currently underway to secure
demand in the Hume region for critical care and maternity services. This project
funding for the construction of Baranduda Fields Sporting Precinct. Current
is part of a staged ongoing redevelopment. Current project status – ready to
project status – shovel ready.
advance.
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HUME RDA HUME RDVJunction Place for the most efficient transport of goods. Current project status –ready to
advance
Junction Place is the largest urban renewal project in regional Australia and
development is currently underway in the heart of Wodonga. This involves the Ned Kelly Alive
redevelopment of the former historic railway station and rail yards in central
Ned Kelly Alive is a project commissioned by Regional Development Victoria, in
Wodonga, with the development of a number of new public spaces,
conjunction with Tourism North East Victoria and with the support of Mansfield
contemporary buildings, retail, housing and new road connections. Current
Shire, Benalla Rural City, Rural City of Wangaratta, and Indigo Shire.
project status – shovel ready.
The project aims to reimagine the region’s Ned Kelly tourism experiences in
Bonegilla Migrant Experience
order to create an engaging, immersive and connected offer that brings the
Bonegilla Migrant Experience brings to life the stories and experiences of the Kelly story to life. This will support the regional tourism economy and increase
people who travelled through the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training visitation and dispersal throughout the region. Current project status – ready
Centre. The maintenance of this experience is an ongoing priority for the Hume to advance.
Region. Current project status – ongoing advocacy
Cultural Precinct
Implementation of Ride High Country (formally North East Victoria Cycling
Funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Wodonga Library and Arts Optimisation Tourism) Masterplan Priority Projects
Space Wodonga. The two-storey building features an upgraded library space,
The North East Victoria Cycling Optimisation Project Masterplan has identified
two gallery rooms as well as community meeting and workshop rooms. Work
a number of priority projects for implementation for the period 2019-2021. This
is currently underway on the detailed designs and floor plans. Current project
project has been renamed Ride High Country. A substantial amount of research
status – ready to advance
has been undertaken to justify these projects and many of these projects are
ECONOMY
supported by Local Government and Resort Management Board Stakeholders.
Projects include:
Logic Intermodal Freight Terminal, Wodonga
• Murray to Mountains Enhancements (ready to advance) ;
Logic is an important industrial estate in Wodonga, strategically located
• Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail (construction underway);
between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Freeway. Logic Business Park is
set to be Australia’s Logistics hub. Current project status – ready to advance. • Private Sector Investment Attraction (funding program underway);
• Falls Creek Mountain Bike Trail Network (ready to advance);
GV Link
• Beechworth to Yackandandah EPIC (ready to advance);
GV Link is being planned for and developed to be a modern transport and • Mt Buller Mountain Bike Enhancements (shovel ready); and
logistics centre for the Goulburn Valley.
• Four year marketing campaign (underway)
GV Link is strategically located at the crossroads of two major central Victorian
road systems, the Goulburn Valley Highway and Midland Highway, providing
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HUME RDA HUME RDVSecuring the Future of the Man from Snowy River Festival Numurkah Flood Mitigation Scheme
Development of new and improved infrastructure at the Corryong Recreation Plans have been developed to construct a levee system to protect Numurkah
Reserve and around the Corryong township that will ensure the event and the GV Highway from a repeat of the 2012 flood event. It will be integral to
continues to attract significant numbers of visitors and enhance the capacity of the communities resilience to see a levee system constructed. Current project
the venue to host events year-round. Current project status – ready to advance. status – ready to advance.
Latrobe University Expansion, Shepparton TRANSPORT
Extension of existing four level building and erect a three level multi deck car ARTC Inland Rail Project
park to accommodate rapid growth in student numbers. Current project status
– ready to advance. This project will see enhancements of existing structures and increased
clearances along the Melbourne to Brisbane freight route rail corridor. The
High Country Rail Trail enhancement works are required to accommodate double stacked trains of
Preparation of a strategic plan and investment business case for enhancements 1,800m in length to be run on the track.
and extensions. Current project status – shovel ready. The project is divided into 13 distinct projects, with the Tottenham-Albury
Mount Buffalo Activation route passing through the Hume Region. Current project status – ready to
advance.
Implementation of the Mount Buffalo activation masterplan and attract private
sector investment for the Mount Buffalo Chalet. Current project status – ready Passenger Rail
to advance. Construction is currently underway for improved and increased passenger rail
services between Melbourne and Shepparton and design of new VLocity trains.
ENVIRONMENT
Advocacy effort will focus on service design to support delivery once new
Hume Region Energy Infrastructure VLocity trains operating. Current project status – ongoing advocacy.
Secure support for either transmission capacity upgrades or alternative energy Faster Rail
supply for towns supporting large manufacturing facilities (i.e. Cobram,
The Hume Region is advocating for support to develop opportunities for
Katunga and Numurkah) in line with the Hume Renewable Energy Roadmap.
transformational faster rail between:
Current project status – ready to advance.
• Melbourne – Shepparton;
Gateway Island Masterplan
• Melbourne – Seymour; and
Gateway Island in Wodonga is a major natural and cultural drawcard for the
• Melbourne – Albury.
region. The development and implementation of the masterplan will increase
visitation to the region. The identification of actions from the masterplan and Improved regional connectivity will vastly enhance liveability and wellbeing for
securing funding for the implementation of the masterplan is currently communities throughout the region and will be a major economic driver for the
underway. Current project status – ready to advance. Hume Region. Current project status – ready to advance.
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HUME RDA HUME RDVGoulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass Mangalore Airport
In order to create a completely duplicated highway from Shepparton to Mangalore Airport is a large, well-equipped airport with dual all-weather
Melbourne, planning for the construction of the Goulburn Valley Highway runways for general aviation.
Shepparton Bypass (Shepparton Bypass) is underway.
Funding is being sought to undertake an Intermodal Freight Logistic Precinct
The full 36km four lane Shepparton Bypass is estimated to cost just over $1.3 Feasibility Study for Mangalore Airport in the Lower Hume sub region. Current
billion, with Stage 1 construction of the bypass costing $260 million. Current project status – ready to advance.
project status – shovel ready.
LAND USE
Freight Transport
Agriculture and Next Generation Farming
A key regional priority is to support bridge, road and rail infrastructure
upgrades / improvements that align with recommendations of the Cross- Advocate for stronger connections between opportunities provided by the
Border Murray River Bridges Strategy, Freight Directions in the Hume Region region’s agricultural education and training facilities and industry
and the Hume Corridor and Northern Victoria transport strategies. requirements.
Booth Transport has signed its second Environmental Upgrade Agreement Actively promote the regions wide produce and agriculture sector to provide
(EUA) with Moira Shire Council and the Sustainable Melbourne Fund. Current opportunities for the industry, through partnerships, export and value-adding
project status – ongoing advocacy. and innovation through next generation farming technology. Current project
status – ongoing advocacy.
Beveridge Freight And Logistics Precinct
Planning is underway for the development of an interstate freight terminal at
Beveridge over the longer term, given the pressure on the only other major
interstate freight terminal Western Interstate Freight Terminal (WIFT), and
given the potential of nearby Mangalore Airport. This precinct has already been
functioning for several years as a major road-based hub for interstate freight
from the north. Current project status – ready to advance.
Murray River Crossing, Yarrawonga
The construction of a new Yarrawonga-Mulwala traffic bridge is a key regional
and cross-border priority, with closure of the weir bridge in 2020 leaving the
yet to be constructed Yarrawonga-Mulwala bridge as the only local bridge.
It is necessary to obtain planning and approvals for construction along the ‘Grey
Route’, which was identified in November 2015 as the preferred option by the
Victorian and NSW governments. Current project status – ready to advance.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ARMB PRIORITIES
Section 3 provides an overview of the key priority projects for each Local Determination of the project status includes the following four categories, derived
Government Area and Alpine Resort Management Boards. Each project is from the Hume Strategy Regional Priorities Setting Approach document.
detailed in terms of its scale, status, progress to date, next steps and cost
(including both funding required and funding received to date). Priorities have FIGURE 2 PROJECT STATUS CATEGORIES
been sorted by focus area. They are:
• Regional city revitalisation
• Strong regional centres and towns
• Resilient communities
• Building transport capability and capacity
• Developing the visitor economy
• Going global in the food economy
• Strengthening workforce capability
• Climate change action and secure energy future
• Digital Hume
• Improving access to quality community infrastructure
• Sustainably managed catchments and water resources
• Protecting our high value environmental assets
• Planning for growth
The following abbreviations have been used within the tables:
• FG: Federal Government;
• SG: State Government; Source: Urban Enterprise, 2018, developed using Hume RDV ‘Hume Strategy Regional Priorities
Setting Approach’.
• LG: Local Government; and
• TBC – To be confirmed.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV3.1 REGIONAL CITY REVITALISATION
TABLE 3 REGIONAL CITY REVITALISATION PRIORITY PROJECTS 2019-21 – CURRENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / IMPACT PROJECT PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
ARMB STATUS
Junction Place Junction Place urban Wodonga Sub- Shovel Late 2016 – Approval of the Construction of Construction set
renewal of regional Ready Station 73 Masterplan cinema and to begin mid-
Wodonga’s CBD entertainment 2019.
October 2017 – Council complex in Junction
approval of Central Place’s Place.
planning application for 86
residential apartments, Delivery of final
which is the first stage of the detailed plans for
residential development at Station 73.
the $200 million urban
renewal project.
November 2017 –
Commencement of early
works (internal access road
and car parks) Remediation
and refurbishment of the
heritage buildings and
opening of new retail
tenancies.
Delivery of public realm and
pedestrian linkages.
Delivery of public amenities
at the eastern end of the
Station Building.
Successful hosting of a
number of community
events.
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HUME RDA HUME RDVPROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / IMPACT PROJECT PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
ARMB STATUS
Albury / Redevelopment of Wodonga Sub- Shovel Funding secured and Commence project 2019 $1.15m project
Wodonga cricket and sporting regional Ready project ready to
Regional Cricket facilities at Birralee commence.
Centre of Park.
Excellence
Baranduda Fields Baranduda Fields Wodonga Sub- Shovel Baranduda Fields Secure funding to Construction to Total costs $122m.
Sporting Precinct regional Ready Masterplan has been complete stage 1 commence
development. adopted. upon securing
Stage 1 of the project is of funding
shovel ready $10 million support.
federal government
election commitment
announced April 2019 will
help to progress stage 1.
Wangaratta CBD Implementation of Wangaratta Sub- Shovel Re-construction of Ovens Upgrade of King June 2019 $150k$TBC.
Revitalisation Wangaratta CBD regional Ready Street adjacent to King George Gardens
Masterplan. George gardens. complete. $TBC.
Tender awarded for the Art Gallery $TBC.
detailed design of the development
Railway precinct. feasibility study.
Urban Design Framework Develop the
(UDF) being prepared. Wangaratta Loop.
Construct Maloney’s Square. Pedestrian
Improvements.
Implementation of
the UDF Strategy.
Shepparton Art Shepparton Art Shepparton Sub- Shovel Construction has Finalise Construction $15.35m–LG
Museum (SAM) Museum regional Ready commenced. construction. commenced in funding (from
redevelopment Require $2.5m to January 2019 capital works
complete ancillary budget)
works. $15m– FG
$10m– SG
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ARMB STATUS
$7m– SAM
Foundation
Total: $47m
Wodonga Redevelopment of Wodonga Sub- Ready to Funding has been secured, Finalise concept Works $4m SG funding.
Cultural Precinct Wodonga Library and regional Advance and concept plans plans and commence anticipated to
Arts Space Wodonga. developed. works begin mid 2019 Total project costs
$12.5m
Shepparton CBD Creation of retail and Shepparton Sub- Ready to Stage 1 and 2 funded to Secure funding for Construction to $6.48m project.
Revitalisation – urban lifestyle regional Advance date. Obtain funding for stage 3 and 4 commence
Maude St Plaza precinct – plaza and stages 3 and 4. upon securing
and Bus bus interchange. of funding
Interchange
Shepparton CBD Creation of retail and Shepparton Sub- Ready to Four design options Council have 2018/19 $16.4m.
Revitalisation - urban lifestyle regional Advance developed and released for allocated funds
Maude St Mall precinct - mall. community consultation. towards developing
A shared streetscape has a detailed design.
been selected as the
preferred option. $8.2m BBRF funding
received.
Shepparton CBD Creation of retail and Shepparton Sub- Ready to Master Plan developed. Testing of concepts 2019 Cost $18.8m for
Revitalisation - urban lifestyle regional Advance Detailed design works for a with community. overpass and
Railway Precinct precinct – railway pedestrian overpass to $4,748,300 for
connectivity. connect the station shared paths
platform to Hoskin Street (including 40%
are currently being contingency).
undertaken by council in
partnership with DOT and
PTV.
Eastbank Lake Development of a Shepparton Sub- Ready to Investigations currently Finalise TBC Estimated cost
Development new lake system at regional Advance being undertaken to investigations and $4m.
opportunities, Eastbank, allowing determine stability of development of
Shepparton for a new master northern bank of old river business case.
planned precinct.
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course to ensure
infrastructure placement.
Deliver organised
commercial water-based
activities.
Offer better waterfront
experiences, rest area, trail
and tracks.
Release commercial
waterfront opportunities,
including food and dining,
and waterfront
accommodation.
Wangaratta Infrastructure Wangaratta Sub- Ready to Land Use Strategy NE Wangaratta Upgrade to $600k.
Industrial Land upgrades to support regional Advance completed and adopted by Industrial Land commence on $150k.
Development the implementation Council. Subdivision and securing of Aerodrome
of the Wangaratta Murrell Street 11 Lot connection of funding Industrial Land
Industrial Land use subdivision underway. services. Infrastructure
Strategy. Review of Development Plan:
Commercial and Approx. $800K
Industrial Land Infrastructure &
rolling stock and Site Development
cost of costs: $TBC
infrastructure being
undertaken.
Wangaratta
Aerodrome (WA)
Industrial Park
Development plan
and infrastructure
assessment
occurring.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV3.2 STRONG REGIONAL CENTRES AND TOWNS
TABLE 4 STRONG REGIONAL CENTRES AND TOWNS – CURRENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / ARMB IMPACT PROJECT STATUS PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
Planning Scheme
Amendment
C108 - applies to
land identified in
the Wallan
Structure Plan,
March 2015.
The Amendment
implements the
first of six priority
projects - Wallan $2.19m SG
Structure Plan
Structure Plan by funding from
completed and
Detailed plan introducing the Growing Suburbs
Wallan Structure Planning Scheme
outlining future plan into the Fund.
Plan and CBD Mitchell Sub-regional Shovel Ready Amendment TBC
growth and Mitchell Planning $1.5m RDV
redevelopment C108 approved.
development. Scheme as a funding.
reference $400k LG
document, funding.
rezoning land at
6A Butler Court,
Wallan from the
Farming Zone to
the General
Residential Zone
and applying the
Development
Plan Overlay to
two discrete
residential areas.
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Detailed concept Secure funding
designs from Regional
completed for Roads Victoria to
$14k funding
Revitalising town projects in Bright commence Gavan
Alpine Better from RDV for
centres in the Alpine Local Shovel Ready Porepunkah Street upgrade TBC
Places structure
Alpine Shire. Myrtleford town and Gavan Street
planning process.
centres have and Barnard
been completed/ Street
underway. revitalisation.
Federal, State,
Purpose built local government
facility which will and community
support local, contributions Target
Upper Murray Complete Total project
regional and Towong Local Shovel Ready have been completion date
Events Centre construction $2.4m
national sporting secured ($2.4m) late 2020
activities and and project has
events. commenced.
Feasibility and
Benalla Art Benalla Art Gallery design stage Finalise design and
Benalla Sub-regional Ready to Advance TBC $15M (estimated)
Gallery expansion. underway; funded seek funding.
by Gallery Trust.
Seymour
Explore
Structure plan
opportunities for
adopted by
development of
Council.
Seymour as a
DELWP leading
Seymour ‘hinterland’ Business plan to
Mitchell Sub-regional Ready to Advance development of October 2019 $1m SG funding.
Revitalisation regional centre to be finalised
business case to
the north of the
support Seymour
recently
revitalisation with
expanded urban
$1m of projects
growth boundary
undertaken as
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for metropolitan part of Seymour
Melbourne. revitalisation
initiative
Structure
planning process
–funding
provided ($14k)
from RDV. $20m
committed to
acquire land for
bypass (separate
Detailed planning priority). Kilmore
for revitalisation Structure Plan Awaiting $14k funding
Kilmore Town of the town submitted to approval for from RDV for
Centre centre in Mitchell Local Ready to Advance DEWLP – growth Amendment TBC structure
Revitalisation preparation for to 20-25k C123 of Kilmore planning
the Kilmore residents. structure plan. process.
Wallan Bypass. Secure funding
for
implementation,
including
improvements to
the public realm,
marketing and
branding for the
town centre.
Construction of Need to secure Currently in the
drainage additional functional
infrastructure funding. designs and Estimated
$7.32m
Seymour Flood (i.e. levee bank) Incorporating alignment stage.
Mitchell Local Ready to Advance TBC construction
Mitigation to mitigate into Seymour Next stage is
costs, $2m land
against flood risk Revitalisation detailed design acquisition.
in the Seymour Business Case. works. Council
township. decision required
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on next steps of
the project.
Flood study
Construction of a completed,
Complete design,
levee system to warning system
Numurkah flood QS works and
protect Moira Local Ready to Advance installed, and TBC Cost $20m.
mitigation scheme land acquisition.
Numurkah from upstream survey
Seek funding.
flood impacts. for functional
design underway.
Commence
Implementation Kinglake $1.72 m cost.
streetscape
of the Kinglake, Streetscape and $750k SG funding
Kinglake, works at
Flowerdale and Town Centre & $750k BBRF
Flowerdale and Murrindindi Local Ready to Advance Kinglake, TBC
Toolangi Plan for Renewal BBRF received.
Toolangi Plan. progress
the revitalisation funding received $250k LG
Flowerdale and
of town centres. ($750k). funding.
Toolangi plans.
Placemaking and Implement stage
Structure Plans one of Industrial
completed. Land
- Early Years Hub development to
Town centre
completed - create a small
development and
$250k funding number of lots
connectivity,
from DEET. and seek funding
construction of $130k for stage 1.
Chiltern - Netball Courts support for
early years hub,
Placemaking and Indigo Local Ready to Advance development infrastructure to TBC
development of $15K.
Structure Plan funded - $100k support the
industrial land
CFNP and $260k expansion into
precinct,
from Council. stage 2.
redevelopment
- RDV/VicRoads Prepare Planning
of netball courts.
funding for Scheme
Connectivity, Amendment for
Gateway land rezoning.
entrance, and
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Martins Lane
redevelopment -
$220k.
- Planning
Scheme
Amendment
being prepared
for land rezoning:
- Industrial Land
activation project
is stalled due to
lack of
government
funding support
for infrastructure
needs
- Opportunities
exist to build on
the success of the
Placemaking
project to achieve
other identified
projects.
Nine stages in Partnership
Continued
total. required to
Benalla Enterprise expansion of $10M
Benalla Local Advocacy Stage 3B progress future TBC
Park existing industrial (estimated)
completed to ask of
park.
date. governments.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV3.3 RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
TABLE 5 RESILIENT COMMUNITIES – CURRENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / ARMB IMPACT PROJECT STATUS PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
Funding of
$169M provided
in 2016/17 State
Budget to
commence Stage
1. $169m SG
Redevelopment Finalise stage 2 funding for Stage
GV Health Redevelopment Stage 1 works business case. 1
Redevelopment of current Shepparton Sub-regional Shovel Ready underway, with TBC Redevelopment.
Shepparton hospital site. Stage 2 due to Commence Stage Stage 2 cost
commence. 2 construction. $272-$374m
Funding for Stage (estimated).
2 business case
provided in
2019/20 Vic
Government
budget.
$10m allocated
to Benalla
Public housing Renewal
stock renewal Program.
and activation of Planning of
Place making in
place-based Benalla and approach
Benalla and Sub-regional Ready to Advance TBC $10M SG Funding
development Wodonga commenced
Wodonga
opportunities in Wodonga being
Benalla and West assessed as
Wodonga suitable site for
social landlord
initiative.
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Hospital
construction and
re-design.
Master plan
Implementation
completed for
of the Hospital
upgrade of
Precinct Plan.
Northeast Health
Review and $32m SG
Wangaratta Wangaratta Wangaratta,
Wangaratta Sub-regional Ready to Advance action plan for TBC commitment.
Hospital Precinct Hospital upgrade. detailed design
accommodation
underway.
needs of current
Hospital Precinct
and future
Plan currently
staffing and
being developed.
training of
interns, Doctors
and Nursing Staff.
Greater Council received
Shepparton City $30,000 funding
Council $300,000. from the State
La Trobe Government
University $5.3M. towards structure
Cost of project
Extension of Regional Growth planning for the
La Trobe $21.4m.
existing building Fund Application health and
University $300k LG funding
and erection of a Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance unsuccessful. tertiary education TBC
Expansion $5.3m La Trobe
three level multi $5m from Federal precinct.
Shepparton University
deck car park. Government. Currently working
Require funding.
with Victorian
commitment from Planning
Victorian Authority on the
Government. scope for this
project.
Redevelopment Purchase of the Funding required
GV Health Corio
and Hunters’ Building to redevelop and $30 m: $15M SG
Street Campus Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance TBC
refurbishment of and consolidation refurbish the and $15M FG
Shepparton
existing of health services Corio Street site,
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Community within the CBD establishment of
Health building in $15M Regional Health Precinct.
Corio St. Growth Fund
Application was
unsuccessful.
$200,000 Prepare and
Business Case exhibit a planning
funded by State scheme
Government in amendment to $200k SG funding
2017/18. $23M ensure for Business
Construction of
committed for appropriate Case.
purpose built
development of planning controls $23m SG
The Munarra educational,
Stage 1 of the apply to the site. committed for
Centre for sporting, cultural
Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance Munarra Centre TBC Stage 1 in
Regional and community
Excellence (MCRE) centre to support
in 2018/19 2018/19 budget
budget cycle. cycle.
Aboriginal self
$2M investment $2m LG funding
determination.
for land for land
allocation by allocation
Greater
Shepparton City
Council.
Federal
Government
Mental health and Implementation
Promotion of funding secured
suicide prevention of Mental Health
mental health Wangaratta Sub-regional Ready to Advance for delivery of TBC $2.5m - $3m.
in Rural City of Program for
programs. Mental Health
Wangaratta Region.
Resilience
project.
Key Strategies Development and
Plan to support
Wangaratta completed: mapping of the
future Wangaratta Local Ready to Advance TBC $TBC
Tracks and Trails Wangaratta municipalities
development of
Walking & Cycling Natural Tracks &
REGIONAL PRIORITIES 2019-2021
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municipality’s Strategy. Trails
tracks and trails Ride High -Strava Mapping
Country -Online &
Ride the King Brochures
Valley. Scope,
Tourism NW development and
Walking Strategy. implementation
of a project, work
with local
Indigenous
Groups to create
a unique cultural
experience along
Nature Trails.
Build the King
Valley Walking &
Cycling Trail.
Working with TNE
and other walking
& cycling bodies
on regional
promotion
activities and
upgrade of
signage and
tracks/paths.
A study to assess Subject to
the feasibility of a Feasibility Study,
Expansion of Expansion of new Children’s secure land and
Children’s Children’s Service Centre in funding to
Alpine Local Ready to Advance TBC TBC
Services in Upper Services in Porepunkah is establish a new
Ovens Valley Porepunkah. scheduled to be Children’s Service
completed in Centre in
2019. Porepunkah.
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Redevelopment
of Euroa Health
facilities into a Develop a
Post-Traumatic feasibility study Attract funding
Strathbogie
Stress Wellness Strathbogie Local Advocacy and business case for feasibility TBC
Wellness Centre
Centre for for the study.
veterans and redevelopment
emergency
service workers.
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HUME RDA HUME RDV3.4 BUILDING TRANSPORT CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY
TABLE 6 BUILDING TRANSPORT CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY – CURRENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / ARMB IMPACT PROJECT STATUS PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
$10.2m SG
funding for pre-
Construction of
planning work
Midland Highway
Upgrade to only.
Stage One
$208m Federal Wanganui/Ford/ Cost estimates
Goulburn Valley through to the
Government Numurkah Roads for Stage 1 being
Highway GV Highway in
Shepparton Sub-regional Shovel Ready funding intersection TBC revised by
Shepparton north
commitment to estimated to Regional Roads
Bypass Shepparton.
deliver stage 1. commence by Victoria.
Connection to
2019. Costs being
the Shepparton
updated as part
Alternate Route.
of Stage 1
business case.
Partially funded -
Planning
5 stages in total,
Development of underway for
Mansfield heavy of which two are
alternate route to stages 3 and 4.
vehicle alternative Mansfield Local Shovel Ready funded. TBC
redirect heavy Additional
route Previous
vehicles. funding will be
announcement of
required.
$4m.
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Fast rail business
case development
underway -
Federal
Government
CLARA to
Fast Rail – committed $20M
Faster Rail complete Mid 2019 TBC.
Shepparton - Shepparton Regional Ready to Advance in 2017-18
business case
Melbourne budget. Business
case undertaken
in partnership
with Consolidated
Land and Rail
Australia (CLARA).
Melbourne to Community
Brisbane freight consultations
route. underway for
Next stage is
Enhancements of whole of
Project
existing Mitchell Regional Ready to Advance Northeast/ TBC TBC
Assessment
structures and Shepparton lines.
Stage.
increased Currently in the
clearances along Project Feasibility
the rail corridor. Stage.
ARTC Inland Rail
Identify
Project $10M allocated to
Inland Freight infrastructure
project however
Rail Tocumwal to Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance improvements to TBC $10m FG funding.
no investment
Shepparton. enhance freight
has occurred yet.
capacity.
Advocacy to state Ongoing
Improved Benalla and federal advocacy for
passenger rail Wangaratta Sub-regional Ongoing ministers by improved TBC TBC
services. Wodonga Councillors, CEO passenger rail
and Management services.
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to improve access
and services for
the regions.
Funding secured
for VLocity trains.
Undertake a
study to explore
the feasibility of
securing future
private
investment for
Feasibility study development of Design works
Beveridge Freight
for development an intermodal awarded to
and Logistics Mitchell Regional Ready to Advance TBC TBC
of freight freight terminal at Crossco
Precinct
terminal. Beveridge over Consulting.
the longer term,
given the
potential of
nearby
Mangalore
Airport.
$43.5m SG
Stage 2 Stage 1
Improved and funding for Stage
construction to underway, next
increased 1.
occur in 2018, step is Stage 2
passenger rail $313m SG
Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance with a state construction. TBC
services between funding for Stage
government Stage 3 business
Melbourne and 2.
investment of case is for 9
Shepparton. Cost unknown –
$313M. services per day.
Stage 3
Goulburn Valley's Land acquisition Securing Stage 1 cost
GV Link Intermodal Shepparton Sub-regional Ready to Advance and rezoning investors and TBC estimated in
Freight Hub. complete. companies to excess of $20m
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HUME RDA HUME RDVPROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION LGA / ARMB IMPACT PROJECT STATUS PROGRESS NEXT STEPS DATES COST/FUNDING
Detailed designs fund
for Stages 1 - 3 development
have been through
completed. relocating their
businesses to GV
Link and
investment of
capital.
Support
improvements
that align with
recommendations
of the Cross- Develop a
Border Murray strategic plan
Support Bridge,
River Bridges connecting
Freight Transport road and rail
Moira Sub-regional Ready to Advance Strategy, Freight Katunga and TBC TBC
in Moira shire infrastructure
Directions in the Strathmerton as
upgrades.
Hume Region and a food/transport/
the Hume energy hub
Corridor and
Northern Victoria
transport
strategies.
Undertake an
Intermodal
Freight Logistic Mangalore Ongoing
Mangalore
Precinct Strathbogie Sub-regional Ready to Advance airport strategic advocacy to TBC $200k.
Airport
Feasibility Study study. secure funding.
for Mangalore
Airport.
Logic Improvement of Draft scope of Scope of works $50k – RDV
Infrastructure, service Wodonga Sub-regional Ready to Advance works developed, finalised, TBC funding.
Wodonga infrastructure RFQ process specialist $20k LG funding.
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(gas gate, storm completed. appointed to $4.9m allocated
water retention, Initial stage to develop business in current LG
Container Park) develop business case & budget cycle for
at Logic. case and implementation works.
implementation strategy.
strategy for
Inland Port at
Logic.
$4m secured
from Federal and
State
Development and governments for
upgrade of VicRoads to
existing road undertake Community
network around planning engagement by
Rutherglen to re- (potential for VicRoads is taking
Rutherglen Bypass Indigo Sub-regional Ready to Advance TBC TBC
route heavy some actual place and
vehicle traffic works) for a feedback being
away from Main Heavy Vehicle considered.
Street, Deviation model
Rutherglen. (not a Bypass)
Community
engagement
completed.
Obtain resources Currently in the
to finalise planning phase
planning and for replacement – NSW SG and VIC
Murray River approvals for identified as SG provided
Creation of B
Crossing construction of medium priority. $350k for
Route Moira Sub-regional Ready to Advance TBC
(Yarrawonga the B route Next step is to essential
Bridge)
connection.
connection, to fund the maintenance
bypass alternate access early 2018.
Yarrawonga’s road to the
main retail street. Murray Valley
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