Thursday, 30 October 2025

 Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) (14:50): (1360) My constituency question is for the Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts. Why is the Victorian Labor government undertaking community consultation around the future possible opportunities associated with the former Kangan Batman TAFE site in Coburg North? Following significant community advocacy and engagement alongside locals, I was delighted to have announced that Development Victoria is now seeking feedback to inform the future uses of this 1.83 hectares of land that was formerly occupied by the TAFE in Coburg North. Located within the Coburg North core industry and employment area, the site is approximately 500 metres from Batman station, adjacent to the rear of the Lincoln Mills Homemaker Centre and Bunnings in Coburg and strategically placed to support future socio-economic outcomes for the northern suburbs. As part of unlocking the surplus government land for economic development, we are now seeking community views on future opportunities and welcoming feedback on possible future jobs, skills and cultural, creative, community and social enterprise outcomes. I have doorknocked and spoken to many locals, including through two local pop-ups, and all feedback will be collated for development of a new land use strategy that will help inform and guide the future uses. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the future of this strategic site for Melbourne’s north and Merri-bek as part of our central Coburg revitalisation.