Commencing in July 2026 the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) will take the lead on the preparation and delivery of four Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) under the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Framework Plan. Working closely with the City of Greater Geelong, DTP will prepare and deliver the PSPs for Batesford North, McCanns Lane/Merrawarp Road, Batesford South, and Heales Road East.
These four PSPs led by DTP, along with three Council-led PSPs already underway, will help unlock over 40,000 new homes across Geelong’s northern and western growth areas. DTP will commence precinct structure planning immediately, with delivery of the finalised plans by 2031.
A coordinated corridor planning approach will ensure future homes are supported by the transport, services and community infrastructure growing communities need, funded through development contributions. This work will help Greater Geelong meet the housing targets set out in Plan for Victoria while supporting well-planned, liveable and sustainable new communities. The PSPs will guide development over a 20-year horizon to manage growth with the delivery of infrastructure, and to enable current uses to transition to urban use.
For more information, refer to Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas – Framework Plan (CGG) August 2020 (PDF).
Contact
Chris Renkin
Director, Regional Victoria
(03) 9651 9618
chris.renkin@transport.vic.gov.au