16/02/2026
Project Status Updates
Project Status Update – February 2026
We have progressed the planning for IWEZ by engaging with agencies and Maribyrnong and Hobson’s Bay Council’s while preparing for public consultation.
Public consultation for IWEZ commenced on 16 February 2026 and will close on 13 March 2026. We will be holding an online session on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 6:00pm. You can read more about the project or register your interest for the online session via the Engage Victoria site here.
Since the project has commenced, we have:
- Engaged with key agencies and Councils.
- Engaged with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
- Prepared the draft planning scheme amendment for public consultation.
In the coming months, we will be focused on public consultation, reviewing and resolving submissions and finalising the draft amendment package for consideration by the Minister for Planning.