Merrifield North
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) has completed a due diligence assessment for Merrifield North and is currently actioning the recommendations of this work while commencing preparation of a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) for Merrifield North. The investigation area covers 988 hectares in the City of Hume and Shire of Mitchell.
The work is being undertaken in consultation with Hume City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, various government agencies, service authorities, and landowners.
The purpose of actioning the due diligence recommendations is to resolve complex matters impacting the future development of Merrifield North. These matters include:
- Determining the extent and significance of Inverlochy Wetland, located within the precinct.
- Determining an alignment or corridor for the extension of Aitken Boulevard through the precinct.
While resolving the above matters, the VPA will proceed with preparing a PSP for Merrifield North.
Over the coming months the VPA will work to resolve the above matters and commence preparation of a PSP for Merrifield North.
Merrifield North PSP video
The following video provides an update on the Merrifield North PSP project.
Interactive map of Merrifield North Precinct
Project Status Update – September 2025
We have progressed planning for the Merrifield North PSP by successfully completing the pitching phase for the project. We will continue progressing Third Party Funding (TPF) and technical inputs, while actively engaging with stakeholders and landowners.
Since our last project status update in July 2025, we have:
- Completed the pitching activities, including:
- Stakeholder pitching sessions (in-person and hybrid) which provided an opportunity to discuss stakeholder opportunities, challenges, and aspirations for the precinct.
- Completed a Draft Pitching Summary Report (August 2025) which was shared with precinct stakeholders and updated in response to feedback received. A final version of this report will soon be shared with these stakeholders.
- Completed the first stage of the Visioning and Purpose phase of stakeholder engagement consisting of a two-hour Visioning and Purpose Session on 28 July 2025.
- Received formal expressions of interest from several precinct landowners to participate in the third party funding process for the required technical assessments.
- Progressed procurement of technical inputs for the project.
In the coming weeks, we will be focused on finalising the Draft Visioning and Purpose Preliminary Report (September 2025) while commencing meetings with project governance bodies (e.g Steering Committee). Additionally, we will work to finalise TPF agreements with landowners and commence technical assessments.