How does the VPA decide which part of the precinct is built first and which areas should follow?

The first stage of the precinct to be built will usually be the area not reliant on the delivery of critical state infrastructure. For example, upgraded arterial road intersections, bridge crossings or freeway interchanges.

Usually this will be land where existing infrastructure already has capacity to accommodate growth, or where there are plans or commitments in place that give the necessary level of confidence that it can and will be provided.

Considerations for identifying the first stage include:

• Logical road gateways for early road infrastructure delivery
• Appropriate locations for early drainage infrastructure delivery
• Access to existing public transport infrastructure
• Access to utilities infrastructure
• Proximity to existing town centres and community infrastructure

The remaining new infrastructure can be funded through developer contributions and provided as development proceeds within the stage.