Bannockburn Growth Plan

WHAT IS THE BANNOCKBURN GROWTH PLAN?

The Bannockburn Growth Plan (Growth Plan) will guide the sustainable growth of Bannockburn to the year 2050. The Growth Plan will identify where and when future housing may be developed. It will also identify what infrastructure is needed to support the growing community, such as roads and community facilities, and land for employment and retail. The Growth Plan will set out how the town is likely to change in the future. This will provide certainty to the local community about what changes to expect in Bannockburn in the next 30 years.

WHY IS THE BANNOCKBURN GROWTH PLAN REQUIRED?

Bannockburn is one of the fastest growing towns in regional Victoria. The population is expected to reach more than 13,000 people by 2036, but there’s a shortage of land available to develop for new houses. The Growth Plan will identify the most appropriate land for houses and ensure the infrastructure is provided to support these new homes. Bannockburn is the largest town in Golden Plains Shire. The Victorian Government and Council see it as an ideal place to support Golden Plains’ growing population, thanks to its existing infrastructure and amenity.

HOW WILL THE VPA AND COUNCIL DECIDE WHAT LAND TO IDENTIFY FOR HOUSING?

Development will be directed away from areas:

• with high environmental values
• with an unmanageable bushfire risk
• that are highly productive for agricultural purpose
• that can’t be easily serviced by infrastructure
• that are too steep.

These decisions will be informed by technical reports and by working with agencies such as the Country Fire Authority and Barwon Water.