Warrnambool city limits set for biggest expansion
The state government has approved a precinct structure plan expected to grow the population of Greater Warrnambool by 15,000.
The East of Aberline Area spans 407 hectares about four kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Developer owners including BuildCap, Credo, Mondous Property Group, Warrnambool Affordable Land Developments, Wel.Co and Wilcon Projects.
It is the region’s biggest planned greenfield residential expansion – covering land between Aberline, Dales, Horne and Wangoom roads.
The area has been identified for long-term urban development since Warrnambool’s 2013 Housing Strategy.
The Victorian Planning Authority was appointed planning authority in September 2019.
Greater Warrnambool’s population is presently c36,255.
5000 homes
The land is held by individual owners which the VPA said can now decide when to proceed with subdivision and development (continues below).
Council will review the applications.
About 5000 homes could be developed.
The approved plan also allows for a town centre, government primary school and parks.
Developer contributions will be put towards roads, walking and cycling connections and infrastructure including drainage and community facilities.
The timeline is 20-30 years.
Warrnambool is about 260 kilometres south-west of Melbourne’s CBD.
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