Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Croydon South housing development

Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:27): (1666) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing and Building, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide an update on the progress of the Croydon South housing development and how the small sites program is contributing to the government’s broader efforts to deliver more homes in established communities close to jobs, services and public amenities.

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Croydon South and inspect one of the sites currently revitalised under the Allan Labor government’s small sites program, an initiative unlocking underutilised public land to deliver around 450 much-needed homes across Melbourne. The Croydon South site has deep local significance, occupying part of the former Croydon South Primary School, which merged with Tinternvale Primary School in 2008. In response to strong community advocacy, the remaining portion of the site was transferred to Maroondah council to expand Woodland Park, a valuable local asset. I commend the local community and Maroondah council for their constructive engagement on this project and the efforts to secure this outcome. Once completed, these new homes will be ideally situated close to Dorset Road shops, adjacent to the Croydon Special Developmental School and near the Bayswater North–Kilsyth South employment precinct. This model is an example of good planning and thoughtful use of land. I look forward to the minister’s response.