Broadmeadows Activities Area
Broadmeadows is one of the key activities areas located within metropolitan Melbourne.
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About Broadmeadows Activities Area
Broadmeadows Activities Area is set to become Melbourne's capital of the north over the next 20-30 years. It has the potential to become a regional hub for offices and services, supported by a mix of retail, leisure and transport facilities to accommodate a growing population.
This investment will help Broadmeadows Activities Area reach its potential as a vibrant centre of community activity where people can live and work.
Broadmeadows Activities Area will help support the growth and development of the Hume Employment Corridor and Growth Area.
Broadmeadows Activities Area projects
Improvements are being made to pedestrian, cycling and public transport connections and to facilitate private sector investment in the local economy.
Town Park Landscape PlanA $340,000 joint project between the Victorian government and Hume City Council to connect the proposed new schools, Kangan Batman TAFE and adjacent precincts in Broadmeadows and create attractive public spaces.
Other projects being investigated include:
- an upgrade for Broadmeadows station, including the station entrance, forecourt and passenger facilities, platforms and bus interchange
- housing development projects
- the improvement of leisure and recreation facilities
- targeted investigations and feasibility studies for redevelopment in Broadmeadows
A plan for a revitalised Broadmeadows
Hume City Council and the Victorian government have a 20-year plan to sustainably manage growth and change in the Broadmeadows Activities Area. The Broadmeadows Structure Plan was adopted by Hume City Council on 26 March 2012, after three years of preparation by DPCD and Hume City Council in consultation with the community. The Plan sets out the long term vision for Broadmeadows. It identifies potential land uses, building types and design, and defines precincts for particular use and development.
Consultation with the community and stakeholders on the Draft Broadmeadows Structure Plan was held from 2 November to 9 December 2011. This phase of consultation followed two previous phases in what has been a three-year process to prepare the Broadmeadows Structure Plan. The Phase 3 Consultation: Findings & Next Steps Report will be available shortly.
For more information on the Broadmeadows Structure Plan, please call Hume City Council on (03) 9205 2200 or visit www.planning4broadmeadows.com.au
Draft Broadmeadows Structure Plan November 2011
Completed projects
- Dimboola Community Link - 3.2km pedestrian and cycle link through the heart of Broadmeadows, connecting residential and education areas with the station and the town centre.
- Tanderrum Way (Main Street) Extension - A $3.7 million project for the creation of a shared space for pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles, turning the street into the urban heart of the city linking the Hume Secondary College with the station.
- Hume City Council Offices - The development of a $23 million 5 Star Green Star building which houses the Hume municipal headquarters.
- Civic Plaza Project - A $1 million joint project between the State Government and Hume City Council, which designed and constructed a new landmark plaza at the entrance of the civic, retail and educational precincts of the town centre.
- Global Learning Centre - A $14 million development by the Hume City Council, providing learning opportunities for the wider Broadmeadows community in a central location.
Other government investments include:
- Schools Regeneration Program - Over $100 million project to merge 17 local schools into 11 and upgrade facilities, including a new secondary college.
- Station and Modal InterchangeUpgrade (SAMI) - Part of a $20 million package of works across four stations, including Broadmeadows. The works at Broadmeadows Station improve accessibility, amenity and safety.
- Green Orbital SmartBus - Part of the $290 million SmartBus program, delivering a new orbital bus service between Chelsea, Broadmeadows and Airport West.
- North East Rail Revitalisation Project - A new platform on the eastern side of Broadmeadows Station, part of the $612.8 million package of works to upgrade the Melbourne to Sydney rail line. This project is jointly funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments and Australia Rail Track Corporation.
Contact us
More information is available from the Broadmeadows Activities Area contact and the Hume City Council.