Tuesday, 15 October 2019

In reply to  Mr FINN (Western Metropolitan) (13 August 2019)

Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Planning):

Seven National Employment and Innovation Clusters (NEICs) were identified in Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 (Ptan Melbourne) as areas that make a significant contribution to innovation and the national economy. The NEICs are areas with concentrations of businesses and institutions that provide a diversity of employment opportunities, including knowledge-based jobs.

The East Werribee Employment Precinct forms part of the wider Werribee NEIC, with opportunities to build on its existing health, education and high-tech research jobs.

The 775-hectare East Werribee precinct is the largest undeveloped surplus Victorian Government land in metropolitan Melbourne and comprises the 400-hectare site known as the East Werribee Major Development Parcel, and the full-diamond freeway interchange at Sneydes Road, as well as other significant arterial road upgrades.

I note the area has an existing Precinct Structure Plan (PSP). The PSP will guide the development of a future mixed-use precinct that aims to deliver 58,300 local jobs as well as homes, key infrastructure, advanced integrated water cycle management, sports facilities, and local parks. Any changes to the PSP must be in alignment with Plan Melbourne.

The broader future of the precinct will be managed by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.