Project Status Updates

Project Status Update – May 2025

Since our last update in March, we have progressed the planning for the Merrimu Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) by continuing to work with stakeholders and Moorabool Shire Council.

In addition, we have: 

• Commenced the preparation of: 
  • Cultural Values Assessment with Wurundjeri 
  • Native Vegetation Precinct Plan (NVPP)
• Continued the refinement and updates to:  
  • Integrated Transport Assessment  
  • Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment  
  • Biodiversity Assessment  
  • Economic Assessment 
  • Landscape and Visual Character Assessment 
  • Land Capability Assessment  
  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 
  • Planning Scheme Amendment for State Agency and Council consultation
• Continued to investigate: 
  • Drainage options with Melbourne Water to inform their preparation of the Development Service Scheme (DSS).  
  • Alterations required to the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District within the PSP area with relevant authorities.  
• Continued to meet with landowners to discuss project matters affecting their properties.  

In the coming months, we will be focused on finalising technical reports in preparation for Council and State Agency Validation. 

Previous Project Status Updates

• Project Status Updates – March 2025
• Project Status Updates – January 2025
• Project Status Updates – November 2024
• Project Status Updates – February 2024
• Project Status Update – November 2023
• Project Status Update – July 2023
• Project Status Update – April 2023
• Project Status Update – October 2022
• Merrimu PSP Landowner Updates – December 2021 (PDF)
• Merrimu PSP Landowner Updates – September 2021 (PDF)
• Merrimu PSP Landowner Updates – June 2021 (PDF)
• Merrimu PSP Landowner Updates – April 2021 (PDF)
• Merrimu PSP Landowner Updates – February 2021 (PDF)