Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework Community Engagement February 2017
Urban Growth Framework What it IS : • The first stage in a longer process of identifying land for future development. • A high level strategic document that guides and directs future residential and economic growth. • A broad indication of sites that may have development potential. • Part of Council’s Moorabool 2041 strategic planning framework. What it IS NOT : • Planning controls. • Land use plan, subdivision plan or development plan • A fait accompli !
Why do we need a UGF in Bacchus Marsh? Bacchus Marsh is not an Island. Metro Rail ticketing zones Shopping & expenditure Regional community infrastructure Jobs & commuting Growth in Melton & Wyndham Freight & natural resources Tourism & business growth Education within district What affects the metro economy affects Bacchus Marsh.
BACCHUS MARSH DISTRICT 500 new residents per year IN THE EAST ALONE (MERRIMU, HOPETOUN PARK & 220 new dwellings SURROUNDS) per year 3% growth 5000 new residents by 2041 per year 1900 new homes 26 years to 2041 (65 per year) by 2041 In response do we? Not address growth pressures and allow developers to drive it with their own visions. or Actively manage and shape growth to direct how change occurs.
Vision • A vibrant and sustainable regional centre. • A 20-minute community with integrated housing, employment opportunities, shopping and daily activities. • Well-connected and accessible for all. • A community supported by a range of services and facilities. • Recognised as the gateway to the Central Highlands region.
An Eastern Link Road has been an identified need since the mid 2000’s Eastern Link Road – shown in Planning Scheme since 2009 Current Planning Scheme – potential Eastern Link Rd
Lots of different options exist (and there may be others) BM Integrated Transport Strategy – Technical Findings (2015)
BM Integrated Transport Strategy (2015) Needs corridor study to confirm alignment
The Challenges Four key growth needs for Bacchus Marsh: Improved transport connections to the east More local jobs (Eastern Link Road) New residential areas Potential second train station (with schools & recreational facilities)
Consultations undertaken 850 completed surveys Surveyed professionals 2 community workshops Sand & coal mine operators
Studies undertaken – recurring issues Part of Melbourne but Greater retail choice Expanded education physically separate required and health priorities Ongoing investment in Change is inevitable but Expanded education public transport and must be managed and health priorities non-vehicle movement Wider range of Traffic congestion & Support residents who community missing links live at home longer infrastructure required
The Background Closing the gap on key planning matters: • Prioritising a future eastern link road investigation (Woolpack Road versus alternatives). • Appropriate buffers for State significant activities eg sand mines, irrigation district, coal mine/landfill. • Future directions of housing growth once greenfield areas around Bacchus Marsh are developed.
Some of the Studies Undertaken … summary Existing industrial estates best suited to service role. Need new precinct with larger buffers -Parwan Activity/Strategy Status Moorabool Industrial Strategy (SGS) Adopted (2015) Opportunities in hydroponics, intensive agr., expansion of mushroom, poultry, abattoir etc. Infrastructure needs Parwan Precinct Agribusiness Adopted (2015) Analysis (CBRE) include road access to Western Freeway, water, gas. Parwan Servicing Plan (P.B) Adopted (2015) Retail expansion in BM from 27,000 sq.m to 70,000 sq.m Moorabool Retail Strategy Adopted (2011-2041). 3 centre hierarchy – Main Street, Darley (Macroplan) (2016) Moorabool Economic Development Adopted and West Maddingley. Bulky goods precinct TBC. Strategy (Geografia) (2015) Increase local jobs from 6,083 (2011) to 10,541 (2031). Bacchus Marsh Integrated Transport Completed Strategy (Cardno) Rapid train patronage growth. Heavy vehicle route Bacchus Marsh Housing Strategy Adopted (2016) between Calder Freeway and Port of Geelong causing (Mesh) Moorabool Shire Community Ongoing issues. Congestion in Maddingley. Missing links identified. Infrastructure Framework (MSC) Housing supply and demand. Targeted growth around Recreation and Leisure Strategy Adopted activity centres. Neighbourhood character mapping. 2015-2021 (Simon Leisure) (2015) New zones and controls. Housing choice/diversity. Community visioning workshops and Completed mid discussion paper (MSC) 2015 Expected recreational gaps identified for 2041 include 5 x cricket ovals, 6 x AFL football ovals, 5 x soccer fields, 8 x netball courts. * See also BM aerodrome masterplan (2016) and env. Mapping of Bacchus Marsh – Practical Ecology, 2016) See separate slide.
Projects currently underway • Integrated Water Management Plan (Western Water) • Ballarat Line Upgrade (PTV) – including new platform at B.M • Buffer Assessment - to be commissioned Feb 2017 • Parwan • Business Case – to be commissioned Feb 2017 • Business Case and Economic Analysis • Traffic Study • Drainage Study • Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District – Modernisation of Water Supply (SRW)
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