Amendment C081 to the Moorabool Shire Planning Scheme
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and Moorabool Shire Council jointly prepared the Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework, which was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted on the 6 December 2018 under Amendment C081 to the Moorabool Shire Planning Scheme.
To view a final copy of the amendment and associated documents, refer to:
- Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework – Final Report – August 2018(PDF) (Approval Gazetted)
- Amendment C081
The framework identifies new areas for jobs, housing and infrastructure, while protecting valuable cultural and environmental assets. With Bacchus Marsh’s population anticipated to more than double to 50,000 residents by 2041, this plan will ensure growth is logical, sequenced and holistic.
Key features of the plan include the Parwan employment precinct, to the south of the town, which is anticipated to create 1,500 new agribusiness jobs. Important infrastructure upgrades, including the proposed future Parwan Train Station and the Eastern Link arterial road, will play a crucial role in facilitating travel to and from Bacchus Marsh.
The plan also includes a district boundary for Bacchus Marsh, to contain development to suitable areas.
The Urban Growth Framework (UGF) identifies the following growth areas:
- Merrimu Residential Growth Precinct
- Parwan Employment Growth Precinct
- Parwan Station Residential & Commercial Precinct
- Hopetoun Park North Residential Expansion Area
The VPA and Moorabool Shire Council will now undertake more detailed planning for the precincts identified in the plan.