Mitchell South Urban Growth Area / Melbourne North Growth Corridor

Executive Thesis

Mitchell South is not simply a residential growth front at the northern edge of Melbourne. It is a staged conversion problem in which urban yield, floodplain storage, biodiversity obligations, cultural landscape protection, active open-space provision, transport access, and whole-of-life municipal asset liability all have to be solved in the same geography. Beveridge is forecast in the Asset Plan to grow from 9,082 people in 2025 to 104,066 people in 2045, a 1,045.9 percent increase. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Wallan is forecast in the Asset Plan to grow from 18,758 people in 2025 to 49,123 people in 2045, a 161.9 percent increase. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Mitchell Shire overall is forecast in the Asset Plan to grow from 64,175 people in 2025 to 209,508 people in 2045, a 226.5 percent increase. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) The Council Plan uses a longer forecast horizon and puts Beveridge at 9,082, 48,688, and 112,187 people; Wallan at 18,758, 29,601, and 51,539 people; and Mitchell Shire at 64,175, 123,801, and 221,638 people. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) The future wallan wallan Regional Park has an anticipated 15 kilometre catchment, serving at least 230,000 people in 2021 and approximately 430,000 people by 2036. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The 2025 Asset Plan says replacing the major asset classes it covers would cost around $1.23 billion in 2025 dollars. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Therefore the central feasibility issue is sequencing. If land is identified early in PSPs and transferred through ICPs or as encumbered open space, the growth area can preserve floodways, wetlands, volcanic cones, recreation corridors, sports reserves, community facilities, and regional park links before urban value uplift makes acquisition harder. If land is not reserved early, the same assets become more expensive to acquire, harder to connect, and more exposed to conflict with quarrying, freight, housing yield, drainage, cultural heritage, and biodiversity management.

Source Base And Limits

Primary source: Mitchell Sports Field Feasibility Study 2014. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) Primary source: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park Report 2022. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Primary source: Asset Plan 2025-2035. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Primary source: Community Vision April 2025. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) Primary source: Mitchell Shire Council Plan / Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) The requested schema file was not present at C:\pi\schema\CLAUDE.md or elsewhere under C:\pi when checked. The existing wiki page was empty before this rewrite.

Corridor Identity

The sports-field study has a strong focus on Wallan and Beveridge because Mitchell South is expected to experience significant population growth in the next 5 to 10 years. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The same study states that Mitchell Shire sits within the North Growth Corridor and that the 2012 Growth Corridor Plans set the regional context for PSPs. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The regional park report states that the Victorian Government committed in 2018 to a feasibility study for a regional park in Wallan within the Northern Growth Corridor. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is scale change: a township service model is being asked to become a metropolitan-fringe service model. The implication is that local adequacy tests are weak unless they are checked against corridor-scale population, transport, open-space, and asset-renewal requirements.

Population Shock

Beveridge moves from 9,082 residents to 104,066 residents in the Asset Plan horizon. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Wallan moves from 18,758 residents to 49,123 residents in the Asset Plan horizon. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) The sports-field study expects more young families in new housing estates, with different cultural backgrounds and diverse sport and recreation needs. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The sports-field study says Australian Rules football, netball, and cricket will likely be challenged by emerging sports such as soccer. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The mechanism is demographic substitution: new residents change age structure, household type, cultural background, participation preferences, and service-access expectations. The feasibility implication is that old facility ratios and single-use reserves are unlikely to match the future demand profile.

Asset Liability Constraint

The Asset Plan covers roads, footpaths, buildings, parks and open spaces, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) It says replacement of these assets would cost around $1.23 billion in 2025. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) About 79 percent, or$ 573 million, of the 10-year capital budget is allocated to growth through new assets and expansion. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) About 21 percent, or $155 million, is allocated to preservation of existing assets. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Annual renewal investment rises from$ 9.7 million in 2025-2026 to $19.1 million in 2034-2035. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) Developers cover the majority of upfront costs for new growth, while Council is responsible for ongoing maintenance and service delivery over the life of the asset. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) The mechanism is lifecycle transfer: the subdivision stage may fund delivery, but municipal government inherits operation, inspection, safety, renewal, and replacement obligations. The feasibility implication is that a low-cost delivered asset can still be a bad deal if it creates high renewal liabilities or fragmented maintenance geography.

Regional Park Function

Regional parks are described as large open spaces with natural or semi-natural surroundings close to urban environments. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) They have high landscape, biodiversity, and cultural values and provide passive recreation, education, or tourism opportunities. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The future park may be as large as 1,000 hectares and would be Metropolitan Open Space because that hierarchy is greater than 50 hectares. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The park catchment is anticipated at 15 kilometres. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The catchment population is at least 230,000 in 2021 and approximately 430,000 by 2036. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is constraint conversion: land that is difficult for urban yield can become flood, habitat, cultural, trail, landscape, and recreation infrastructure. The feasibility implication is that regional park land must be treated as core growth infrastructure, not residual beautification.

Cultural Landscape

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung name for the Wallan region is wallan wallan, and the future park name will be determined by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The study area is on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country and the entire area is considered culturally significant. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The report says cultural heritage information is incomplete and further assessment of cultural values is required. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) A detailed Cultural Values Study by WWCHAC is identified as an important input into refining the park extent. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is boundary uncertainty: cultural mapping can alter where access, conservation, interpretation, restoration, and development should occur. The feasibility implication is that cultural values must be an input to PSPs and park boundaries, not a late permit condition after yield assumptions are fixed.

Hydrology And Flooding

The regional park criteria say the park should respond to anticipated 100 ARI flood levels. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Candidate park areas include floodways and areas subject to inundation. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The study area includes an area for flood mitigation as part of the upper Merri catchment. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Council Plan action 5.1.4 is to advocate for a catchment-wide flood mitigation strategy. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) The Asset Plan notes that flood-prone areas increase the time, effort, and cost of maintaining roads, drainage, and community facilities. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt) The mechanism is catchment accumulation: upstream urbanisation changes runoff volume, velocity, quality, and timing unless storage, treatment, and overland flow are planned together. The feasibility implication is that local estate drainage is not enough; land budgets must preserve floodplain function and fund resilient access.

Biodiversity And Habitat

The Growling Grass Frog corridor along Merri Creek is a fixed commitment under the Melbourne Strategic Assessment and subject to EPBC Act approval requirements. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Waterways in the park with Growling Grass Frog habitat, including Merri Creek and wetlands, will likely be managed by Melbourne Water. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Melbourne Water already manages designated Growling Grass Frog conservation areas along Merri Creek. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The report says significant remediation and revegetation of native flora is required to achieve ecological, cultural, and amenity objectives. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is habitat connectivity: wetlands, drainage lines, waterways, road reserves, rail reserves, and utility corridors work better as a linked network. The feasibility implication is that encumbered conservation land may still carry real costs for restoration, fencing, trails, buffers, monitoring, and management.

Sports Provision

Local sporting reserves are approximately 8 hectares and serve 3,000 to 5,000 people. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) District sporting reserves are approximately 10 hectares and serve 10,000 to 15,000 people. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) Regional sporting reserves require at least 20 hectares and serve 100,000 people within a 60 minute drive. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) Local pavilions are up to 350 square metres, district pavilions are 500 to 600 square metres, and regional pavilions are up to 1,000 square metres. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The infrastructure table says local reserves may have 1 playing field, district reserves at least 2, and regional reserves up to 4. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The mechanism is hierarchy matching: junior participation, club competition, and regional events need different land areas, surfaces, lighting, parking, pavilions, and management models. The feasibility implication is that hectares must be usable hectares; oddly shaped, encumbered, poorly drained, or badly located land does not become sports capacity.

Developer Contributions And PSPs

Lockerbie PSP public open space contribution is 8.33 percent of Net Developable Area, split into 6.30 percent active and 2.03 percent passive open space. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) Lockerbie North PSP public open space contribution is 9.15 percent of Net Developable Area, split into 5.9 percent active and 3.24 percent passive open space. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) Lockerbie North includes 17.5 hectares of active playing space. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The 17.5 hectares includes one 8 hectare reserve and one 9.5 hectare reserve. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The Beveridge North West PSP covers approximately 1,250 hectares. (Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt) The mechanism is public-purpose land conversion: PSPs and contribution plans turn private developable land into reserves, schools, roads, paths, and community assets. The feasibility implication is that contribution rates must be tested against functional outputs, not just percentages.

Regional Park Acquisition

The regional park report says park land should be acquired through an ICP or as encumbered open space where possible. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) It says PSP/ICP transfer would likely occur gradually as land is subdivided across precincts. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) It says large continuous batches of transferred land would avoid connectivity and access problems for land managers. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) For land that cannot be transferred under PSP/ICP, the report recommends a Public Acquisition Overlay. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) It says GAIC works-in-kind should be explored, but GAIC WIK will not fund works outside the Urban Growth Boundary. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is value capture before value uplift. The feasibility implication is that delayed reservation turns public land into a higher-cost acquisition problem.

Quarry And Extractive Industry

The regional park report identifies the existing Mount Fraser scoria quarry, a proposed clay quarry at 2330 Epping-Kilmore Road, and a proposed stone quarry at 175 Northern Highway. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The Mount Fraser scoria quarry is an operational open-cut quarry at the southern rim of the Mt Fraser cone. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Operational quarry sites could not form part of the regional park because they would not be publicly accessible. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Quarry sites would require treatment before conversion to open space, including contamination investigation. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) Quarry rehabilitation should consult with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and consider their requirements. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt) The mechanism is temporal incompatibility followed by possible after-use compatibility. The feasibility implication is that quarry timing, rehabilitation, contamination, and final landform are material contingencies.

The Community Vision says Mitchell wants to be a healthy, vibrant, and connected community that values nature, diversity, creativity, and innovation. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) The 2025 Vision refresh received 1,521 survey responses. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) Eighty-eight percent of survey respondents supported the Community Vision. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) A Community Panel of 40 members was established. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) The Council Plan integrates the Health and Wellbeing Plan into the Council Plan for the first time. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) Council Plan action 3.1.2 is to advocate for Wallan Wallan Regional Parklands. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) Council Plan action 3.5.2 is to advocate for critical public transport infrastructure including Beveridge Train Station. (Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt) The mechanism is health-by-design: parks, sports, paths, transport, local services, shade, food access, and social infrastructure affect wellbeing. The feasibility implication is that community acceptance depends on infrastructure keeping pace with population.

Staging Sequence

Stage 1

Action: Confirm WWCHAC-led cultural-values baseline before final park boundary and PSP yield assumptions are fixed. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 2

Action: Map 100 ARI flood levels, wetland extent, waterway buffers, stormwater assets, sodic soils, and upper Merri catchment mitigation. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 3

Action: Reserve regional park network land through PSPs, ICPs, encumbered open space, and PAOs where needed. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 4

Action: Lock active-open-space parcels early enough to secure 8 hectare, 10 hectare, and 20 hectare functional sports sites. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 5

Action: Co-locate schools, indoor recreation, family and children centres, active reserves, playgrounds, and shared paths. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 6

Action: Sequence road, public transport, Beveridge Train Station advocacy, and active transport links with dwelling release. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 7

Action: Resolve quarry interfaces before relying on quarry land for public access or park continuity. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 8

Action: Transfer large continuous areas of park land where possible to avoid access and management fragmentation. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 9

Action: Accept only assets whose design and materials support Council whole-of-life maintenance and renewal. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Stage 10

Action: Monitor service gaps through asset-condition, accessibility, capacity-to-demand, health, and infrastructure-delivery measures. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the stage either fixes a boundary, fixes a funding path, fixes a service catchment, or fixes a future maintenance obligation.
Dependency: later stages become more expensive if earlier land, drainage, cultural, or sports-capacity decisions are deferred.
Development feasibility implication: development can proceed faster where the public-purpose land schedule, funding source, ownership transfer, and management authority are all clear.
Risk if skipped: fragmented land, duplicated facilities, infrastructure lag, higher acquisition cost, and community opposition.

Issue Register

Issue 1: Wallan township interface

Evidence anchor: Wallan township interface is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 2: Wallan South PSP

Evidence anchor: Wallan South PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 3: Wallan East PSP

Evidence anchor: Wallan East PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 4: Beveridge North West PSP

Evidence anchor: Beveridge North West PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 5: Beveridge Central PSP

Evidence anchor: Beveridge Central PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 6: Lockerbie PSP

Evidence anchor: Lockerbie PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 7: Lockerbie North PSP

Evidence anchor: Lockerbie North PSP is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 8: Merri Creek corridor

Evidence anchor: Merri Creek corridor is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 9: Herne Swamp

Evidence anchor: Herne Swamp is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 10: Meade Swamp

Evidence anchor: Meade Swamp is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 11: burrung buluk

Evidence anchor: burrung buluk is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 12: Mt Fraser

Evidence anchor: Mt Fraser is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 13: Spring Hill

Evidence anchor: Spring Hill is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 14: Green Hill

Evidence anchor: Green Hill is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 15: Wallan sewage-treatment buffer

Evidence anchor: Wallan sewage-treatment buffer is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 16: Upper Merri flood mitigation

Evidence anchor: Upper Merri flood mitigation is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 17: Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal

Evidence anchor: Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 18: Beveridge Train Station

Evidence anchor: Beveridge Train Station is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 19: Old Sydney Road corridor

Evidence anchor: Old Sydney Road corridor is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 20: Station Street corridor

Evidence anchor: Station Street corridor is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 21: Rowes Lane corridor

Evidence anchor: Rowes Lane corridor is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 22: School co-location

Evidence anchor: School co-location is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 23: Indoor recreation co-location

Evidence anchor: Indoor recreation co-location is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 24: District sports reserves

Evidence anchor: District sports reserves is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 25: Regional tennis provision

Evidence anchor: Regional tennis provision is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 26: Netball provision

Evidence anchor: Netball provision is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 27: Soccer and rectangular-field demand

Evidence anchor: Soccer and rectangular-field demand is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Evidence anchor: Cricket and oval sharing is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 29: Public toilets and visitor amenity

Evidence anchor: Public toilets and visitor amenity is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 30: Shared paths and cycling

Evidence anchor: Shared paths and cycling is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 31: Developer contributions

Evidence anchor: Developer contributions is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 32: ICP transfer

Evidence anchor: ICP transfer is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 33: GAIC works-in-kind

Evidence anchor: GAIC works-in-kind is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 34: Public Acquisition Overlay

Evidence anchor: Public Acquisition Overlay is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 35: Quarry rehabilitation

Evidence anchor: Quarry rehabilitation is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 36: Sodic soils

Evidence anchor: Sodic soils is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 37: Bushfire edge treatments

Evidence anchor: Bushfire edge treatments is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 38: Cultural Values Study

Evidence anchor: Cultural Values Study is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 39: Growling Grass Frog habitat

Evidence anchor: Growling Grass Frog habitat is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 40: Melbourne Water management

Evidence anchor: Melbourne Water management is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 41: Parks Victoria management

Evidence anchor: Parks Victoria management is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 42: WWCHAC joint management

Evidence anchor: WWCHAC joint management is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 43: Asset renewal funding

Evidence anchor: Asset renewal funding is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 44: Road hierarchy

Evidence anchor: Road hierarchy is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 45: Footpath continuity

Evidence anchor: Footpath continuity is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 46: Healthy food access

Evidence anchor: Healthy food access is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 47: Mental health service access

Evidence anchor: Mental health service access is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 48: Local employment

Evidence anchor: Local employment is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 49: Town centre activation

Evidence anchor: Town centre activation is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Issue 50: Climate adaptation

Evidence anchor: Climate adaptation is material because the corpus links Mitchell South growth with land reservation, infrastructure delivery, environmental constraints, health outcomes, or Council lifecycle costs. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
Mechanism: the issue changes developable land, subdivision timing, public-infrastructure cost, management authority, service catchment, or social licence.
Dependency: the issue should be resolved at PSP, ICP, concept-plan, capital-program, or management-plan stage rather than during late permit-by-permit negotiation.
Development feasibility implication: unresolved issues convert into contingencies, redesign, delayed titles, increased acquisition cost, weaker sales confidence, or higher Council maintenance obligations.
Contested dimension: the likely conflict is between housing yield, infrastructure timing, public access, cultural protection, biodiversity protection, flood safety, and who pays.
Staging test: ask whether the land, works, funding source, delivery agency, and maintenance owner are all identified before dwellings rely on the asset.
Cross-link: Mitchell South Urban Growth Area; Wallan; Beveridge; Precinct Structure Plan; Infrastructure Contributions Plan.

Development Feasibility Rules

Gross hectares do not equal developable hectares because floodways, wetlands, volcanic cones, buffers, roads, schools, sports reserves, and conservation land all remove or condition land supply. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
Open-space hectares do not equal sports capacity unless the land is flat enough, large enough, drained enough, lit enough, and shaped enough for the intended sport. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
Encumbered land can be valuable public open space, but it cannot always carry pavilions, toilets, car parks, or all-abilities paths without unencumbered support land. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A regional park boundary that waits for subdivision will likely be less continuous and more expensive than one embedded in PSP and ICP schedules. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A local community may support growth in principle and still oppose growth if roads, paths, drainage, health services, schools, and sports facilities arrive late. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A sports-field plan that assumes historical football and cricket dominance may underprovide rectangular-field capacity as soccer demand grows with new demographics. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A drainage plan that is local to an estate may be inadequate where the mechanism is upper Merri catchment flood behaviour. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A biodiversity plan that protects only remnants may miss restoration opportunities in historic wetlands and movement corridors. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
A quarry can be a future open-space opportunity only after extraction, rehabilitation, contamination assessment, landform stabilisation, and cultural requirements are resolved. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)
- Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
- Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.
Council can receive growth assets through development, grants, or borrowing, but the renewal liability remains a Council balance-sheet and service-standard issue. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

Public transport timing changes feasibility because car-dependent growth increases road, parking, household-cost, and emissions pressure. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

Shared school and community use improves land efficiency only where governance, access hours, maintenance, storage, and booking systems are solved. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

Pavilion size must match reserve hierarchy because underbuilt pavilions force retrofits while overbuilt pavilions increase operating cost. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

A PAO can protect land from inappropriate development and value uplift, but it also signals a future acquisition funding need. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

GAIC works-in-kind can support state-level public infrastructure only within its statutory limits, including Urban Growth Boundary constraints. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt)

Practical test: identify the affected parcel, delivery stage, responsible agency, capital funding source, operating budget, and renewal owner.
Failure mode: planning approval proceeds while the infrastructure assumption remains unfunded, unowned, or physically unresolved.

Evidence Ledger From Source Corpus

The following ledger preserves source traceability for further wiki expansion. Each line is a source-anchored fact or issue extracted from the named corpus and interpreted in the context of Mitchell South.

Evidence 1: 1. Our Community Vision… 4 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 2: 2. What is the Asset Plan? … 5 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 3: We are a healthy, vibrant, and connected community that values (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 4: Our communityâ€™s vision for the future is that Mitchell will become a (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 5: Together, we work towards a healthy, connected, and thriving (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 6: community. We prioritise wellbeing, sustainable investment and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 7: This Asset Plan plays a key role in supporting the delivery of all five (5) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 8: 2. What is the Asset Plan? This Asset Plan aims to: (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 9: The 2025 Asset Plan explains how Mitchell Shire Council looks after the ï‚¡ Meet the communityâ€™s service needs over the next 10 years. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 10: communityâ€™s infrastructure, like roads, footpaths, buildings, and parks. It ï‚¡ Align with our key strategies, including the Community Vision 2050, (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 11: outlines the steps we are taking to manage these assets responsibly over Council Plan, Financial Plan, and Asset Management Policy. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 12: their lifetime, so the services they support meets the needs of our (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 13: Every asset, like a road, building, or footpath, has a life cycle. This includes (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 14: replacing it. Council tracks what is happening with each asset over time, so (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 15: This plan covers some of the major assets our community relies on every (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 16: dayâ€”like roads, buildings, parks and open spaces, bridges, culverts, and Asset Plan (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 17: drainage systems. If we were to replace all these assets today in 2025, it (10 years) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 18: Deliberative Engagement means involving the community in meaningful (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 19: In line with our Community Engagement Policy, we have used a (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 20: Deliberative Engagement approach to shape this Asset Plan. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 21: Through the Deliberative Engagement, our community has told us that (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 22: most of our assets are not meeting expectations, especially when it comes (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 23: The following section highlights the community’s feedback on the physical (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 24: condition of assets, including factors like wear and tear, maintenance, and 6.5 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 25: Condition of assets Shared Paths 5.2 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 26: Community feedback has shown a noticeable gap between what people (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 27: Community feedback showed that none of our assets fully met (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 28: underscores the need for investment in maintenance and renewal. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 29: The following graphs illustrate the gap between community expectations (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 30: and satisfaction with the current condition of our assets, as identified 8.2 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 31: Buildings and Facilities Sports and Recreational Spaces (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 32: community’s expectations, particularly around the condition and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 33: Libraries 6.5 general appearance of our assets. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 34: also increased expenditure on our maintenance and renewal now and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 35: Halls 7.3 footpaths wear out faster, become less safe and attractive, cost more (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 36: 7.5 community pride, and our overall sense of well-being. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 37: Community feedback showed a generally high level of satisfaction with (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 38: the convenience of assets like footpaths, playgrounds, parks, reserves, Footpaths & (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 39: and outdoor sports surfaces. These services are usually in the right Shared Paths (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 40: However, access to some services still needs improvement. Public toilets, (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 41: The following graphs illustrate how accessible various assets are, based (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 42: on community feedback, using a scale of 1 to 5. A score of 5 means the Parks & Reserves 4.2 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 43: Buildings and Facilities Sports and Recreational Spaces (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 44: community’s expectations, particularly around the accessibility and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 45: Leisure & Aquatic Centres 3.7 convenience of our assets. Accessibility isnâ€™t just about physical location; (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 46: of barriers that make services harder to use. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 47: Community Centres 4.0 existing assets, but also to provide new services in locations where they (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 48: Capacity to meet demand refers to whether services can handle the (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 49: of services, such as parks, reserves, playgrounds, sporting ovals, and 3.1 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 50: kindergartens, to meet community demand. These services appear to be (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 51: However, services like unsealed roads, public toilets, footpaths and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 52: various assets to meet demand, based on community input. Playgrounds 3.8 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 53: The following graphs show how well different assets meet community Monuments (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 54: A score of 5 means the asset meets demand easily. A score of 1 means it (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 55: Buildings and Facilities Sports and Recreational Spaces (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 56: Leisure & Aquatic Centres 3.1 This feedback highlights the need for services to be designed and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 57: It also emphasises the importance of targeted investment in new services (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 58: Community Centres 3.4 or reconfiguration in existing locations to address current and future (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 59: Assets in most need of attention (priorities) What does this mean for us? (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 60: the time, we asked our community panel to tell us, in order of priority, on the assets that matter most to the community. It means we must (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 61: which assets we should be focusing our efforts and investment on. prioritise investment in the maintenance and renewal of sealed roads, (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 62: footpaths, unsealed roads, as well as sports and recreational facilities, (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 63: The community has clearly identified sealed roads, footpaths, and thus ensuring our budgets and capital works program reflect these (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 64: unsealed roads as the top 3 priority assets they believe Council should expectations. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 65: focus on. Sealed roads were consistently rated as the highest priority, We should review our current asset management plans, adjust funding (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 66: followed by the importance of safe and well-maintained footpaths, and allocations where necessary, and communicate back to the community (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 67: This is how the community panel ranked our assets in terms of By doing so, we strengthen trust, demonstrate responsiveness, and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 68: importance. ensure that our infrastructure planning genuinely supports the needs and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 69: Priority of assets requiring attention (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 70: Pathways for improving public infrastructure What does this mean for us? (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 71: We then asked the community panel to tell us of options for being more This feedback encourages us to shift from a purely reactive approach to a (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 72: sustainable. When we asked the community this question, we specifically more proactive, partnership-based model. We should now review our (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 73: The community has told us they want Council to be smarter in how we A dedicated section within the Asset Plan highlights this feedback in (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 74: manage our assets. Their top priorities are clear: first, focus investment greater detail, outlining the communityâ€™s priorities for smarter asset (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 75: on critical infrastructure that underpins essential services; second, management, including the focus on critical infrastructure, community- (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 76: explore community and business led maintenance partnerships to help led maintenance partnerships, and strategies to extend asset life. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 77: share responsibility and care for local assets; and third, work to extend This section also captures a range of other ideas shared through (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 78: the life of existing assets through better maintenance and strategic comments and feedback. Importantly, the feedback provides us with a (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 79: This is what the community panel have told us on priorities and pathways. than assumed unworkable. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 80: Community Maintenance Partnership 7.9 By presenting this information clearly, we are committed to showing how (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 81: Community / Private Partnerships 7.7 community insights have shaped our approach and ensuring that our (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 82: future investment decisions are closely aligned with community (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 83: Extend Asset Life 7.0 expectations and aspirations. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 84: The following is a complete record of the major asset we own and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 85: Footpaths Open Spaces Drainage Facilities (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 86: Asset Value = $612M Asset Value =$ 56 M Asset Value = $272M Asset Value =$ 199M (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 87: What is the current condition of our assets? (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 88: The following graphs show the condition of different assets, as a (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 89: Roads and Footpaths Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces * Stormwater Drainage Buildings and Facilities (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 90: * Available data for Parks, Recreation and Open Space assets was incomplete at the time of finalising this report. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 91: Which services are we investing in? What types of investments are we making? (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 92: The graph below highlights significant expenditure on new buildings and If we look at the overall proportion of New vs Renewal vs Upgrade + (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 93: facilities over the next 10 years, reflecting the rapid growth of our Expansion, the graph below clearly illustrates that we are a growing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 94: community. This investment is essential to accommodate increasing community. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 95: demand and support stronger and healthier communities. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 96: growth, which is investing in new assets and the expansion of existing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 97: assets. This leaves 21% ($155M) of our 10-year capital budget to towards (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 98: the preservation of existing assets. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 99: Councilâ€™s annual investment in renewal will grow from $9.7M in 2025- (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 100: New (M) Renewal (M) Upgrade + Expansion ($M) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 101: New ( $M) Renewal ($ M) Upgrade + Expansion ($M) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 102: Investments in buildings, leisure and community facilities, and essential (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 103: Our investment in public assets aligns strategically with the expected (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 104: services in these suburbs are designed to ensure that the growing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 105: growth in the key suburbs of Kilmore, Wallan, and Beveridge. These areas (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 106: population can access vital amenities and services efficiently. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 107: are experiencing significant population increases, which necessitate (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 108: targeted infrastructure development to support sustainable urban (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 109: Growth-related investments are being funded predominantly through (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 110: grants, developer contributions, and borrowing, with minimal reliance on (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 111: Tooborac Council cash. This approach ensures that funding growth is not directly at (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 112: the expense of asset renewal programs. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 113: Sugarloaf Creek This table summarises the population for Mitchell Shire and each of its (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 114: Beveridge Wandong - Heathcote Junction 3,224 3,990 23.8 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 115: New ( $M) Renewal ($ M) Upgrade + Expansion ($M) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 116: The graphs below illustrate the differing levels of investment across three This is the actual amount that we are currently investing in the renewal of (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 117: scenarios. The figures represent the average annual investment in $M for our existing infrastructure over a 10-year period. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 118: to maintain our existing infrastructure to current standard. That is, to (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 119: 28.0 preserve the condition of our assets as they currently are today. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 120: 2.9 This is how much we should be investing if we are to meet communityâ€™s (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 121: We know not all communities have the same needs, so the services (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 122: focus will be on renewing and maintaining assets, while in newer or fast- (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 123: growing areas, the priority will be building infrastructure to meet (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 124: 3.0 This Asset Plan sets a 10-year direction and recognises a gap between (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 125: Renewing and maintaining assets is a growing challenge for us. Many of (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 126: Growth our existing assets are ageing faster than we can manage, and require (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 127: Rapid growth in our municipality is a sign of a vibrant and attractive (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 128: rise. As we deliver new assets to meet the needs of our growing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 129: However, this growth also brings increased demand for infrastructure and community, we are also creating future maintenance and renewal (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 130: services. liabilities. Every new asset becomes part of the long-term financial and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 131: At the same time, older infrastructure continues to age and needs operational responsibility of Council, making it even more important to (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 132: meeting the service needs of our growing community, whilst preserving (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 133: Whilst developers cover the majority of the upfront costs for new growth, Geography (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 134: Council is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and continued Mitchell Shireâ€™s geography presents unique challenges for asset (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 135: delivery of services over the life of the asset. management. Spanning a large area with a mix of urban, rural, and semi- (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 136: rural landscapes, our assets are spread across a vast and varied terrain. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 137: Asset Renewal This means longer distances between communities, diverse (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 138: Demand for new services to meet rapid growth compounds our other environmental conditions, and a wide range of infrastructure needs. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 139: challenge. Asset renewal; our need to preserve our existing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 140: infrastructure. Maintaining roads, drainage, and community facilities across hilly regions, (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 141: flood-prone areas, and remote townships requires more time, effort, and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 142: Our existing asset base requires ongoing and costly maintenance and cost. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 143: renewal efforts to maintain current service standards, let alone meet (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 144: communityâ€™s expectations. The scale and topography of the Shire make it harder to deliver consistent (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 145: service levels and maintain assets efficiently, especially when resources (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 146: The levels of service for asset condition, where we are today and where Levels of Service (Asset Condition) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 147: we want to be, have been carefully shaped through direct feedback from The table below outlines the service goals this Asset Plan is committed to (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 148: the Deliberative Engagement. This input has played a critical role in achieving over the next 10-year period, in line with the communityâ€™s (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 149: Our community has clearly articulated its priorities and expectations where we are where we (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 150: regarding the quality, reliability, and safety of public assets. These insights today want to be (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 151: our assets should meet, both now and into the future. Sealed Roads 5.4 7.0 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 152: Sports and Recreational Facilities 6.1 7.5 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 153: new, more innovative, and collaborative approaches to asset (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 154: management. This includes exploring more flexible and sustainable Community Buildings 6.0 7.5 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 155: funding mechanisms, improving how we use data and evidence to make Parks and Open Spaces 6.1 7.5 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 156: community to co-design better outcomes. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 157: So, where are we headed? Our vision is to ensure that asset management (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 158: practices align with where the community expects us to be, delivering (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 159: services that are not only fit for purpose, but also future-ready. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 160: Councilâ€™s services and infrastructure are provided in a Strategic Direction (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 161: improve our asset management practices. 85 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 162: capabilities are identified, and responsibility for asset Processes 80 90 Asset Performance (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 163: In 2024, Council undertook an asset management Information (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 164: of our current asset management capability to 95 60 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 165: International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) provides Council 90 Planning (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 166: with the opportunity to understand how its asset management practices, Capital Works (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 167: their improvement in various areas of asset management capability. Current Score Target Score (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 168: new services and infrastructure to support a growing population, while also (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 169: maintaining and renewing ageing assets like roads, buildings, parks, and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 170: As demand for new assets increases and existing infrastructure continues (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 171: This section of the Asset Plan briefly outlines a range of possible funding (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 172: community input about which approaches are most acceptable and aligned (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 173: annually from property owners based on the capital improved value (CIV) service or infrastructure improvement. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 174: capping laws in Victoria. localised projects or services. ratepayers. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 175: population growth. Does not always keep pace with Administration, planning, and compliance (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 176: demands from asset renewal and can be resource intensive. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 177: infrastructure projects and repays the debt over time, often aligned with (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 178: Cost of the asset is shared over May limit future borrowing capacity. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 179: Government Grants Asset Rationalisation (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 180: Targeted funding programs by the Federal or State Government, and Selling or repurposing under-utilised assets to free up capital for (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 181: available through application. reinvestment in priority assets. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 182: Can cover a significant portion of Competitive process and often Can generate significant funds. Community may perceive it as losing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 183: the project costs. unpredictable. valuable local services. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 184: Can bring forward otherwise May require matched funding or have a asset base. Requires significant strategic planning (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 185: Developer Contributions / Infrastructure Contributions Plans (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 186: Contributions levied on developers to fund infrastructure needed because (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 187: build, finance, and operate an infrastructure asset. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 188: Ensures growth pays for growth. Revenue usually involves monetary (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 189: contributions, with the Council tasked to Can bring in private sector innovation High transaction costs and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 190: Fees or charges applied to specific services. Instead of purchasing outright, Council can lease the asset, thus reducing (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 191: principle. income sections of the community. Reduces need for large upfront May be more expensive over the life (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 192: Can influence responsible use of Potential push back if services were expenditure. of the asset. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 193: services. previously free of charge. Enables regular asset refreshment Limited control over the leased asset. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 194: individual services. Frees up capital for core (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 195: Reserve Investment Fund Rates Cap Variation (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 196: Funds are set aside in Councilâ€™s budget over time, specifically for future Council can apply to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) to increase (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 197: asset renewal. rates above the state-imposed cap if justified. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 198: Encourages disciplined financial Requires long-term foresight and Potential increase for long-term Requires strong community support (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 199: budgets. being used elsewhere. community consultation. consuming and not guaranteed. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 200: Can be tailored to asset condition Pressure to divert funds to other Can be tied to specific strategic needs. Can damage public trust if not (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 201: Shared Services Community-Led Maintenance Program (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 202: infrastructure costs and services. and care of public assets. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 203: asset delivery across our region. May require compromise on service (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 204: Levies for specific infrastructure investments linked to specific projects (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 205: Roles and Responsibilities Climate Change, Gender Equality, Human Rights and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 206: ï‚¡ Council is responsible for adopting the Council Plan and the Asset (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 207: of Mitchell Shire Councilâ€™s Asset Management Strategy and 10 Year responsibilities contained in the Charter of Human Rights and (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 208: Asset Plan. Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), Gender Equality Act 2020, Climate Change (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 209: developing an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 210: effectiveness of asset management within the organisation. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 211: ï‚¡ Managers responsible for delivering services will act as stewards of (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 212: the assets that support the operation of those services. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 213: and renewal of assets, and how these interface across (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 214: ï‚¡ Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Victoria) (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 215: ï‚¡ Park and Open Space Asset Management Plan (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 216: ï‚¡ Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 217: ï‚¡ Stormwater Asset Management Plan (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt)
Evidence 218: Source file: /Users/jamesdibble/projects/planning-harvester/data/downloads/VIC/Mitchell Shire Council/_raw/community-vision_april-2025_web.pdf (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 219: â€œWe are a healthy, vibrant and connected community that (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 220: â€œWe are a healthy, vibrant and connected (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 221: community that values nature, diversity, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 222: â€œOur communityâ€™s wish for the future is that (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 223: celebrate our natural beauty, healthy living and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 224: We are excited to launch the refreshed Community Vision for Mitchell 2050, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 225: It is the communityâ€™s vision that Mitchell Shire will become a place that people (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 226: natural beauty, healthy living and thriving businesses. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 227: As the future unfolds in the Shire, we will continue to improve our health, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 228: this document and keeps your vision front of mind. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 229: The community are the owners of the Vision, we will work alongside you to bring (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 230: We all have a role to help achieve the Vision. Councilâ€™s role is the engine room that (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 231: plans and, in some cases, delivers a range of services and infrastructure. Other (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 232: The role of the community is the most important and Council need to hear from (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 233: of the community as they move through the life stages. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 234: Community BankÂ® Adventure Playground, Hadfield Park, Wallan. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 235: Page 5: Community Vision community consultation sessions. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 236: The Community Vision Mitchell 2050 was developed by the community for (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 237: the community as we journey towards 2050. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 238: community needs and an in-depth community consultation and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 239: In addition, Councils are required to deliver the services that support and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 240: achieve positive, healthy, connected and sustainable communities and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 241: 6 Your Vision 2050 Smoking ceremony, Broadford. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 242: Nations community which comprises of members from nations and clans across Australia. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 243: within municipal boundaries ensures all cohorts in the community are represented with (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 244: A significant and growing population of First Nations peoples call the Shire home, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 245: Nations community in Mitchell saw an average annual growth rate from 2016 to 2021 of (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 246: 10.55 per cent - much higher than the growth rate for the Shire over the same period. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 247: Council would like to acknowledge all community members, community groups and other (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 248: stakeholders who were involved in the consultation to develop the Community Vision Mitchell (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 249: community. Mitchell Shire affirms Councilâ€™s human rights obligations under the Victorian (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 250: 8 Your Vision 2050 Australia Day 2021 Citizen of the Year - John Simpson. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 251: In 2025, 64,175 people call Mitchell home. By 2036, it is expected the population will reach (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 252: Over the past 12 months, each week our population increased by 87 people, including 14 (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 253: local schools, sports facilities and other community infrastructure. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 254: While in 2025, our community is largely made up of adults aged between 25 and 69 years (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 255: coming into the world, in addition we will also find an increase in our aging population. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 256: English is currently the most common language spoken with 82.7% of the community using (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 257: (Census 2021 and ID Community Population Forecasts 2025) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 258: In developing the Community Vision, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 259: 2020-2021 that the Community Vision (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 260: Community Vision community engagement (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 261: 10 Your Vision 2050 event at market in 2024. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 262: total days of community The website Mitchell2050 (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 263: 23.7% responses came from Wallan, and 18.7% Kilmore and Seymour (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 264: was â€˜Connected, Healthy and Peopleâ€™ which received (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 265: community and town and knowing your neighbours. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 266: The Vision was first developed in 2020-2021. We started by asking for your direction on (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 267: what Council can do to support bringing to life the vision for your future and that of your (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 268: Front of mind in developing the Vision was a promise to ensure that: (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 269: > You felt there was a two-way contribution and a shared understanding (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 270: We knew that it was important to check in regularly with you to make sure that the Vision (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 271: who may not have been a part of its development the first time and to â€˜refreshâ€™ the Vision. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 272: the future. When we first set out to develop this Community Vision in 2020-2021, we asked a (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 273: > What do you love most about your community and why? (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 274: > What do you, your family or community need or find is missing in Mitchell Shire? (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 275: > What is needed to improve the health and wellbeing of our community? (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 276: In 2024-2025, on our journey to refresh the Vision, we asked you: (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 277: This approach recognised that across the 2,862 kilometres, each township and community is (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 278: The community actively participated during the consultation (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 279: period. A survey was undertaken receiving 1,521 responses. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 280: The survey found that 88% of the community who responded (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 281: 18 Your Vision 2050 Pyalong Neighbourhood House and community getting together. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 282: Once again, the community turned up and showed their support for the Vision, suggesting (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 283: We also established a Community Panel of 40 community members representing the diverse (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 284: The Community Panel were provided information about the community engagement (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 285: undertaken to develop and refresh the Vision and deliberated over the question Do you (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 286: feel that the Community Vision represents the aspirations of the community? (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 287: There was large support for the Vision Statement to include â€œcreativityâ€ and for theme 1. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 288: Vibrant community to be updated to Vibrant and healthy communities. It was suggested (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 289: to consider updating the Vision Statement to reflect that as a community there are (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 290: improvements to health and wellbeing that we seek but may not yet experience to (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 291: including that we are â€˜striving forâ€™ a healthy, vibrant and connected community. Rather (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 292: than make that change to the Vision Statement, the statement of Our communityâ€™s wish (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 293: updates to the aspirations under each theme. The Vision Statement now reflects these (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 294: The six themes originally developed in the first version of the Vision were at the time (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 295: categorised in ways to ensure it resonated with what the community said. We applied a (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 296: and reflected your vision for the Mitchell Shire of the future. A change was made to the themes (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 297: â€“ Theme 1. Vibrant and healthy communities â€“ to reflect the significant level of feedback (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 298: describing a desire for a community where everyone has good health and wellbeing. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 299: you valued in your community and what was important to be retained. Equally your (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 300: community, we want to always retain and build on the original version of the Vision as we (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 301: healthy communities learning and tourism and getting around (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 302: Theme 4 - Shaping Theme 5 - Nature Theme 6 - Climate (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 303: 24 Your Vision 2050 Accessible venues in Mitchell Shire. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 304: In 2050, our community wishes to have accessible health and community services, recreational (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 305: facilities, community buildings, and activities and programs for all ages. There will be formal and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 306: We will all be healthy and have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. It is hoped that (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 307: any gaps in health and community services have been addressed and the resilience of the local (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 308: access to high quality community infrastructure. There will be many opportunities to volunteer, and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 309: community. Everyone will have the freedom and choice to be who they want to be and be proud. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 310: Aquatic centres to rival support other tests etc for the community (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 311: Social connection and cohesion, accessible health and welfare services , (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 312: recreational facilities, community buildings, community safety, local food and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 313: produce, activities for all life stages, cultural and linguistic diversity, healthy (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 314: classes available at the moment the ones within our community and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 315: Female, age 27, Heathcote Junction (2021) Female, age 49, Wallan (2021) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 316: spend our money outside the community and businesses whether that is offices, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 317: also travel far to shop… retail, state education, health. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 318: Male, 30-39, Beveridge (2024) Female, 40-49, Wallan (2024) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 319: 26 Your Vision 2050 Mt Piper Kindergarten children, Broadford. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 320: more accessible and attractive offering a significant increase in local employment and education (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 321: community. An appropriate amount of land will be available and zoned to ensure commerce and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 322: the train station being in town this is a great to gather to do activities. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 323: Pathway connections for active and this is so important to me. I canâ€™t (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 324: Male, 40-49, Kilmore (2024) Male, 34, Wallan (2024) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 325: 28 Your Vision 2050 Kilmore East Train Station. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 326: of transport available to connect the community with family, friends and work. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 327: school, work, to visit friends or family or just to head to the shops. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 328: through innovation which provides more effective infrastructure and the latest in new and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 329: emerging public transport and road initiatives. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 330: transport frequency to respond to demand, changing transport trends and community needs. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 331: Mitchell also lacks good transport; (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 332: Infrastructure and roads which our trains are slow and poorly (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 333: so we can rely on cars less, more a bike/walk path from Wallan to (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 334: Female, age 27, Wallan (2021) Female, age 34, Beveridge (2021) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 335: Infrastructure that has kept up with towns and rural amenity on (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 336: the growth and it is implemented outskirts of town. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 337: 30 Your Vision 2050 Community Street Art, Station Street, Seymour. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 338: In 2050, we will see local heritage preserved to complement the unique character of Mitchell and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 339: It is recognised that not all decision making for Mitchellâ€™s growth and change can be controlled (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 340: modern twist offering all the infrastructure and services you would expect within a modern township. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 341: choice to those joining the community over the years. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 342: life like reliable public transport (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 343: infrastructure, population growth, streetscapes. (2021) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 344: place that gives the benefits of fresh air serve the growing population. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 345: future needed infrastructure that leaves (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 346: of the communityâ€™s everyday life. Our parks and reserves will be safe, inviting and well utilised and (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 347: support a connected and healthy community for all ages and abilities. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 348: Our regional parks, natural reserves, bushland areas, waterways and grasslands are home to rich, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 349: The community will enjoy state of the art sporting facilities and public amenities that have been (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 350: Playing in Mitchellâ€™s parks and open spaces and connecting with our abundant natural assets is a (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 351: Open spaces that allow a the native flora and fauna that we are (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 352: community spirit through surrounded by and one of the main reasons (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 353: Female, age 27, Beveridge (2021) Female, age 44, Waterford Park (2021) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 354: Parks and reserves, playgrounds, trees, landscapes, forest areas/State parks/ (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 355: natural assets. beds etc.), and shopping strips (particularly in (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 356: Wallan) look nicer and more cohesive. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 357: Community spirit and climate action â€“ shade (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 358: 34 Your Vision 2050 Photo Competition Winner 2020. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 359: In 2050, Mitchell Shire is a community that is connected to healthy urban and regional landscapes, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 360: action taken on climate change has led to an ecological footprint that is the envy of neighbouring (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 361: communities. Council, community and business alike operate in a way that is conscious of their (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 362: spaces and healthier and more biodiverse natural environments. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 363: Climate Action. Mitchell Shire should development and preserved in (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 364: be taking steps to make it a climate parks and State Parks. Our wildlife (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 365: friendly community in 30 years. will be valued and protected. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 366: pollution, climate change, carbon neutrality, access to water, drainage and sewerage, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 367: emergency management bushfires/floods/storms. (2021) (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 368: A local thriving community built around engagement of its citizens, local food (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 369: production, net zero emissions, electric vehicles public transport, all shire vehicles (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 370: renewable energy is widespread. Weâ€™ve turned the corner on climate change active in (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 371: Council will work together with the community, other levels of government, industry and not- (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 372: for-profit organisations to drive the realisation of this Vision, ensuring it is reflected on, actioned (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 373: The Vision will be incorporated into all aspects of Councilâ€™s planning, decision making, (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 374: advocacy, and service delivery. As our community grows and changes, the themes will need to (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 375: be reviewed to make sure the Vision truly reflects the current attitudes of our community. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 376: current views, dreams and aspirations of our community. We hope that you will use this (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 377: Now that we have reviewed our Community Vision, we (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 378: Enhancing our services, protecting and repairing our (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 379: healthy, vibrant and connected places that you will be (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 380: 38 Your Vision 2050 Sunset at Mill Lake in Broadford. Photo by Kobe, age 6. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 381: The vision opens a range of opportunities for conversation and connection, empowering you (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 382: contributions that the community make around you. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 383: and reported back to the community regularly through a range of information platforms. (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
Evidence 384: they are delivered to the community each year. Each celebration is not only a milestone (Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 385: Source file: /Users/jamesdibble/projects/planning-harvester/data/downloads/VIC/Mitchell Shire Council/_raw/feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park_report-2022-compressed.pdf (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 386: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 387: Prepared by Land Design Partnership and the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action. The supporting Background Review was prepared by Ethos (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 388: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 389: â€¢ Hydrology and flooding … 5 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 390: â€¢ Other existing and proposed open space and community facilities … 5 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 391: â€¢ Current and emerging community recreational needs … 5 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 392: 2.2 Potential Characteristics of a Regional Park … 12 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 393: 4.4 Sodic Soils … 43 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 394: 4.5 Hydrology and Flooding … 44 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 395: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 396: 4.7 Urban heating and climate vulnerability … 56 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 397: 4.8 Other Existing and Proposed Open Space and Community Facilities … 58 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 398: 6.2 Existing and Anticipated Community Needs … 70 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 399: 7. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF LAND IN A REGIONAL PARK … 76 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 400: 8. POTENTIAL REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE NETWORK … 79 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 401: 8.1 The land comprising the Regional Park … 79 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 402: 8.2 The experience of the Regional Park … 84 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 403: 8.3 Ownership of land comprising the Regional Park … 86 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 404: 8.4 Overview of transfer of land comprising the Regional Park … 90 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 405: 8.5 Extractive industries within land comprising the Regional Park … 95 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 406: 8.6 Potential management of the Regional Park … 96 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 407: APPENDIX C PLANNING, COST FACTORS, MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY PROFILE REVIEW100 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 408: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 409: Figure 6 Bushfire Management Overlay … 31 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 410: Figure 14 Melbourne Water ARI100 Flood Modelling … 50 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 411: Figure 15 Hydrology wetlands Extentâ€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦51 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 412: Figure 16 Modelled likelihood of Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlandsâ€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦..52 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 413: Figure 20 Wallan Structure Plan Open Space … 62 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 414: Figure 22 Beveridge North West PSP Open Space… 66 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 415: Figure 23 Conceptual Plan Wallan South and East Part 1 PSP … 67 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 416: Figure 25 Potential Candidate Public Open Space, Conservation Areas and Community Facilitiesâ€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦ … 72 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 417: Figure 26 wallan wallan Regional Park Potential Catchment Area … 73 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 418: Figure 27 Potential Park / Open Space / Community Structure â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦. 87 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 419: Figure 28 Potential Park / Historic wetland Extent / Watercourse & Wetland Buffer â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦… 88 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 420: Figure 29 Potential Park / Open Space with basis for inclusion … 89 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 421: Figure 30 Potential Park / Open Space with title boundaries and land ownership … 94 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 422: Figure 31 Potential Park / Open Space with Precinct Structure Plan boundaries … 95 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 423: Figure 32 Potential Park / Urban Growth Zone & Rural Conservation Zone … 96 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 424: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 425: Consideration of locating a regional park at Wallan has taken into account (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 426: The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung name for the Wallan region is known as and current open space planning (North Growth Corridor Plan, current and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 427: â€˜wallan wallanâ€™. The traditional name, which is not capitalised, is used approved PSPs, other planning approvals). This review has particularly (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 428: regional park in Wallan, within the Northern Growth Corridor (NGA) in 2018. â€¢ Hydrology and flooding (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 429: The wallan wallan Regional Park Feasibility Study project, led by the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 430: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is a direct â€¢ Biodiversity and vegetation (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 431: â€¢ Other existing and proposed open space and community facilities (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 432: For the purposes of this project, regional parks are considered as large areas (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 433: â€¢ Current and emerging community recreational needs (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 434: of open space that feature natural or semi-natural surroundings in close (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 435: proximity to urban environments. Regional parks have high landscape, Consideration of the objectives or intended role of regional parks and the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 436: biodiversity and cultural values and provide a diversity of passive existing and proposed site conditions of the study area has led to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 437: catchment and draw visitors from across the region or metropolitan area. of open spaces, conservation areas and community facilities. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 438: Regional parks are places where the Traditional Owners can connect with (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 439: The future wallan wallan Regional Park has an anticipated catchment area of â€¢ Areas of cultural significance; (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 440: 15km from the park boundaries. Based on this catchment area, the wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 441: wallan Regional Park would provide a Metropolitan Open Space to serve a (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 442: catchment population of at least 230,000 in 2021, and approximately 430,000 â€¢ Floodways and areas subject to inundation; (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 443: â€¢ Proposed community facilities and activity centres; (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 444: within the study area for the wallan wallan Regional Park, and their role in â€¢ Proposed active and municipal open space areas; (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 445: informing the feasibility of any proposed park and in determining any â€¢ Lineal open space connections including drainage lines; and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 446: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 447: These areas constitute an integrated vision for regional open and community (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 448: space which the wallan wallan Regional Park will contribute to. The final selection of land inclusion in the wallan wallan Regional Park should not (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 449: The network of spaces will require further refinement through future consider the contribution these values and characteristics will make to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 450: engagement with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal experience of the park user â€“ in other words, â€œwhat sort of park the wallan wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 451: Corporation (WWCHAC), government agencies, environment groups, private Regional Park will beâ€. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 452: landowners, the local community and other key stakeholders. The purpose of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 453: this engagement will be to guide further definition of land areas and sites The presence of ephemeral wetlands will provide for nature-based recreation (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 454: which will be suitable as part of the wallan wallan Regional Park. The delivery activities, such as nature observation, walking/cycling, and community education, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 455: into this process to ensure significant Aboriginal cultural places and objects Kalkallo and Merri Creek. The visitor experience will vary from season to season (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 456: are identified and considered in further refinement of the park extent. and from year to year. Importantly, these wetlands also provide an opportunity for (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 457: withdrawal from the urban environment, which is a key focus of the regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 458: ultimately a boundary, of the regional park. These are: In this regard the nature of land within the potential wallan wallan Regional Park (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 459: environmental character of the Wallan landscape (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 460: 4. The park should respond to anticipated 100 ARI flood levels â€¢ Pasture Areas (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 461: 5. The park should link different features to create an immersive â€¢ Community Facilities and Municipal Open Space (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 462: The transfer of land for inclusion in the future wallan wallan Regional Park (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 463: 6. The park should connect with other regional open space should be acquired through the mechanism of an Infrastructure Contribution (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 464: 7. The park should respond to the form and activity of anticipated future Plan (ICP) or as encumbered open space where possible to minimise (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 465: urban growth purchase costs. The ICP system is very specific about the type of land that (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 466: can be identified as public purpose land and included in the ICP. For this (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 467: reason, a large portion of the regional park will be land that is encumbered (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 468: potential barriers to access of the perceived future transport pattern (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 469: maximise the utility service corridors and asset locations (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 470: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 471: Timing of the transfer of land for the wallan wallan Regional Park under a Earth Resources Sites (Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, 2020). (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 472: Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)/ICP would likely occur in a gradual manner, as Articulated in the strategy, quarry site rehabilitation should: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 473: large continuous areas of land would ensure issues with connectively and 1) Protect people, land, infrastructure and the environment (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 474: For land that is not able to be transferred under a PSP/ICP, a Public 3) Minimise the Stateâ€™s exposure to rehabilitation liabilities (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 475: Acquisition Overlay (PAO) should be applied which would reserve the land (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 476: The option of a Growth Area Infrastructure Charge (GAIC) works in kind Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and consider their requirements concerning (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 477: (WIK) agreement to facilitate the transfer of land from developers to the state rehabilitation (Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, 2021). (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 478: for the purpose of the wallan wallan Regional Park should be explored. The Considerations must be given to the ongoing management of the quarry and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 479: GAIC WIK applies to growth area land brought into the Urban Growth returning the area to healthy Country, consistent with Wurundjeri Woi- (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 480: Consequently, GAIC WIK will not fund works outside the UGB. security calculation and rehabilitation plan assessments for the quarry. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 481: Land identified for the future regional park should be zoned appropriately In terms of management, the majority of the future wallan wallan Regional (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 482: through the PSP process and transferred under ICPs to avoid the need for Park will be managed by Parks Victoria and the WWCHAC. Waterways in the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 483: purchase, where possible. wallan wallan Regional Park with Growling Grass Frog habitat (Merri Creek (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 484: and wetlands) will likely be managed by Melbourne Water. Melbourne Water (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 485: Any land that must be purchased by the Victorian Government should be already manages the designated Growling Grass Frog conservation areas (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 486: done so as soon as is practicable to avoid further value uplift associated with along Merri Creek that have been identified under the Melbourne Strategic (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 487: Land for incorporation into the wallan wallan Regional Park is not likely to Frogs across the floodplains and how these would be best managed. For (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 488: require remediation works for its use as public open space, however, quarry example, there is opportunity for the park to extend the linkages for Growling (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 489: sites will require necessary rehabilitation in order to be incorporated into the Grass Frogs from Merri Creek further into Herne Swamp and beyond. Given (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 490: wallan wallan Regional Park. Rehabilitation of quarry sites is guided by Earth that critical Growling Grass Frog habitat areas will be inaccessible to park (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 491: Resources Regulationâ€™s Regulatory Practice Strategy for the Rehabilitation of users, consideration should be given to the adequate provision of land (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 492: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 493: The Victorian Government committed to undertake a feasibility study for a regional park in Wallan, within the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 494: Northern Growth Corridor (NGC) in 2018. The wallan wallan Regional Park Feasibility Study project, led by the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 495: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is a direct response to this commitment. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 496: Continuing a long tradition of open space planning, this feasibility study investigates the need for a regional (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 497: park in Mitchell Shire, where population growth is the fastest in the state at 4.5% per annum. There is an (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 498: estimated resident population in Mitchell Shire of 47,837 in 2020 and this expected to increase by a further (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 499: 53,400 people by 2036. Planned population growth across the townships of Wallan and Beveridge will (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 500: significantly increase residential density. Wallan is a rapidly urbanising township, with population forecasts (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 501: indicating a growth from 12,924 in 2019 to 43,712 in 2041, an increase of 238%. Beveridge is expected to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 502: establishment of a major park in Wallan and Beveridge as key to balancing urban development with open (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 503: The Northern Growth Corridor Plans â€“ Managing Melbourneâ€™s Growth (2012) recommends the retention of an (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 504: interurban break between Beveridge and Wallan, to create two distinct urban areas. (Growth Areas Authority, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 505: 2012) This recommendation was reconfirmed when Wallan was included in the Urban Growth Boundary in (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 506: 2011. The inter-urban break is still considered an important component of the northern growth corridor plan and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 507: Planning for regional parks within urban growth corridors is based upon the standard of providing regional (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 508: parks of at least 40 hectares of passive open space for every 150,000 people. Given new regional parks (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 509: Regional parks are large areas of open space characterised by having a natural or semi-natural condition (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 510: escape from the urban landscape and enjoy a sense of space and connection with nature. Regional parks are (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 511: parks contribute to the health and well-being of their communities through the provision of recreation and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 512: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 513: In addition, they contribute to the health of the local, and broader, environment by protecting natural elements, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 514: provide and enhance many social, ecological and economic benefits that are essential to the healthy (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 515: park in Wallan. The report outlines the detailed physical, planning and recreation settings within the study area (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 516: Detail regarding an agreed park vision, park design, costs (land transfer, remediation, infrastructure), and a (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 517: hydrology, cultural heritage, landscape features, and the identity of the Wallan region. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 518: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 519: Figure 1 Study Area. Note: the southern sections of Merri Creek and Kalkallo Creek form part of the .. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 520: marram baba Merri Creek Regional Parklands. This section has been included within the wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 521: wallan Regional Park study area to ensure potential connections on both the eastern and western (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 522: sides of the park are clearly depicted in the mapping of a potential regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 523: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 524: â€¢ The northern reaches of Merri Creek (the headwaters are located further to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 525: â€¢ The buffer area around the Wallan Sewage Treatment facility (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 526: â€¢ An area for flood mitigation as part of the upper Merri Catchment (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 527: â€¢ The wooded slopes to the west of Wallan. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 528: Albury Railway Line and Merri Creek, within the City of Whittlesea. This (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 529: freight terminal at Beveridge View of Wallan suburb during flood event. Photo courtesy of Cr Rob Eldridge (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 530: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 531: 2.2 Potential Characteristics of a Regional Park â€¢ Allowing for a positive integration of land not suitable for development, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 532: including flood prone land, steep land, and otherwise encumbered land. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 533: A number of descriptions of a â€œregional parkâ€ have appeared in State and Local â€¢ Allowing for an integration of unencumbered land to ensure viability of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 534: Government strategies and studies in over the years, without a final formal critical infrastructure (e.g. toilet facilities, trails etc) during possible flood (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 535: definition having been arrived at. However, the Metropolitan Open Space events, as well as ensure that the park provides accessible nature-based (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 536: open spaces in Victoria. Because the future wallan wallan Regional Park is â€¢ Integrating with the perceived future transport pattern, reflecting points of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 537: Open Space (greater than 50ha) in the Regional Network. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 538: â€¢ Providing access and connectivity to the park for all transport modes. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 539: While a precise definition of a regional park is not apparent, there are a number â€¢ Providing blue-green spaces that support urban cooling, stormwater and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 540: of characteristics common in descriptions or definitions of regional parks or flood management, and cultural and regeneration opportunities. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 541: regional open space. These include: â€¢ Providing a buffer to Wallan that allows it to retain a character that is (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 542: â€¢ Access from urban centres or major tourist routes Any proposed regional park will make a more valuable contribution to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 543: â€¢ Provision of a range of unstructured, passive recreation and social recreation opportunities available to the regional community if it adds to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 544: The creation of a new wallan wallan Regional Park would provide a unique (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 545: growth, responding to where people will live and where they will gather. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 546: â€¢ Providing for a range of passive and unstructured recreation and social (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 547: opportunities in response to anticipated community demographics. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 548: â€¢ Connecting with other open space in the vicinity of the study area, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 549: including regional open space, active open space and local parks. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 550: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 551: open space in the Growth Corridors of Melbourne. Implication: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 552: Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 (Department of Environment, Land, Water and The creation of a regional park will protect significant views, maintain non-urban (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 553: Plan Melbourne seeks to integrate long-term land use, infrastructure and range of open space functions to meet community needs for active and passive (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 554: transport planning to meet the cityâ€™s future environmental, population, housing, recreation and for protection of the environment. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 555: every five years. Outcomes and directions relevant to the wallan wallan Regional Growth Corridor Plans â€“ Managing Melbourneâ€™s Growth (Growth Areas Authority, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 556: Outcome 4: Melbourne is a distinctive and liveable city with quality design and Growth Corridor Plans (GCP) provide a framework to guide the planning of new (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 557: amenity communities in each of Melbourneâ€™s Growth Corridors. The overarching planning (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 558: - 4.6 Strengthen community participation in the planning of our city Of relevance to this study, the GCPâ€™s indicate areas of high environmental or (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 559: landscape value, natural features, or open space to be preserved. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 560: Outcome 5: Melbourne is a city of inclusive, vibrant, and healthy neighbourhoods (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 561: - 5.2 Create neighbourhoods that support safe communities and healthy This information may influence the decision making related to the potential (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 562: lifestyles location of open space, and who will be responsible for the ongoing (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 563: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 564: In addition, the GCPâ€™s broadly identify the location of future residential districts, Planning of each corridor should maximise the contribution these (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 565: industrial and employment areas, and open space networks. landscape features make to the local character and amenity of the Growth (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 566: open space planning, they indicate: In some instances, it may be sufficient to protect such landscape features (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 567: expected to be able to be developed such as flood prone land. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 568: â€¢ The integrated open space network that will provide the future amenity and Implication: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 569: recreational needs of the growth corridor communities and play a role in (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 570: express the local character. Including these areas in the regional park may (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 571: and healthy waterways in an urban environment. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 572: be a way to preserve them, while enhancing local identity. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 573: â€¢ P4: Create Growth areas of high amenity and character (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 574: â€¢ P6: Create integrated open space networks - Sets aside a series of sites within the UGB for protection due to their (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 575: Principle 4 - Create Growth areas of high amenity and character (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 576: â€¢ Protect and reinforce the physical features that distinguish each Growth Environmental Significance (MNES) within the UGB. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 577: adjoining Melbourneâ€™s Growth Corridors will provide the basis for creating - Requires the preparation of Biodiversity Conservation Strategies (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 578: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 579: It is important to ensure all areas identified for biodiversity conservation are Principle 6 â€“ Create Integrated Open Space Networks (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 580: managing their biodiversity value over time. â€¢ Plan open space to achieve multiple outcomes. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 581: Connectivity between areas of habitat within a growth corridor and linkages The integrated planning of active and passive open space networks can (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 582: to natural areas outside the Growth Corridor is often critical to biodiversity play a key role in protecting environmental, heritage and drainage values, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 583: outcomes. providing for the recreational needs of the community and establishing the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 584: liveability and â€˜sense of placeâ€™ of each growth corridor. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 585: â€¢ Protecting and enhancing Growth Corridor waterways (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 586: The identified open space networks within the GCPs are based on linear (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 587: Major waterways and riparian corridors that run through growth corridors features such as creeks and ridgelines and incorporate other protected (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 588: are important to biodiversity and cultural heritage conservation, the areas such as prominent hilltops, conservation reserves and existing (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 589: amenity of the Growth Corridors and the protection of water quality within regional parks along with encumbered land such as utility easements and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 590: and downstream of the Growth Corridor. retarding basins. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 591: extremely important for the health of waterways. open space network should seek to contribute to biodiversity conservation, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 592: heritage protection, recreation, flood management, waterway and water (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 593: stormwater discharges and in all cases adjustments to natural streams and â€¢ Locate regional parks in tranquil areas of high landscape value. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 594: Regional parks provide primarily for passive recreation rather than more (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 595: â€¢ Protecting areas of significant Aboriginal cultural heritage and post contact intense active recreational needs. Active sporting infrastructure should not (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 596: heritage be located in the regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 597: Within the GCPs, the known and likely areas of Aboriginal cultural heritage Often, they will also preserve areas of significant conservation value. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 598: GCPâ€™s make provision for regional parks to provide for passive recreation (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 599: are proposed to be included in open space networks. The GCPs provide such as waterways. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 600: management of the open space network of each Growth Corridor. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 601: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 602: The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) will and more undulating land towards the east. The Great Dividing Range forms a (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 603: determine the size boundary location and transfer process for these backdrop to the distant views to the north and north east. Merri Creek and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 604: regional parks. Darebin Creek incise the valley floor and are significant elements within the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 605: Some Growth Corridor Councils have well advanced plans for the values associated with them. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 606: development of regional parks that have been identified in the GCPâ€™s. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 607: The Northern Growth Corridor Plan recognises the wide range of natural and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 608: â€¢ Regional active open space areas are typically delivered by Council, cultural values, which combined make up an integrated open space network (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 609: There are possible opportunities to co-locate these areas of active open The key landscape features that form part of the broader landscape setting for (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 610: space with other areas of open space, including regional parks, passive urban development include: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 611: - Retention of key views to the hills that flank the growth corridor to the west, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 612: â€¢ GCPs generally identify extensions to metropolitan trails within the Growth north and east. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 613: Corridor open space network. - Retention of distant views from the growth corridor to the Great Dividing (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 614: GCPâ€™s provide shared use paths for walkers and cyclists in open space (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 615: settings for recreation and active transport. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 616: the northern edge of the growth corridor and Wallan. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 617: These trails link open space / recreation nodes (including regional parks Note: the Growth Corridor boundary has since been relocated to the north (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 618: and regional sports precincts) to protected hilltops and waterways and of Wallan, however the notion of a â€˜breakâ€™ between the urban expansion at (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 619: areas protected for their biodiversity and / or heritage values. Beveridge and increased residential development in Wallan is still valid 4. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 620: Northern Growth Corridor Plan (Growth Areas Authority, 2012) vistas to these features from a range of vantage points across the growth (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 621: The Northern Growth Corridor Plan seeks to preserve and enhance natural (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 622: - Utilization of the natural drainage system across the growth corridor to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 623: create a network of open spaces which connect different parts of the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 624: corridor. This is achieved with an integrated open space network that provides a (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 625: distinctive character and amenity and preserves and enhances the existing (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 626: â€¢ Landscape, Environment and Open Space remain undeveloped due to its intrinsic characteristics, e.g., hilltops, drainage and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 627: The landscape of the Northern Growth Corridor is characterised by a large valley floodways. In other instances, it may become part of the more formal open space (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 628: Planning and Environment Act 1987, Panel Report, Mitchell Planning Scheme Amendment C106mith, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 629: Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, 2020 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 630: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 631: Implication: Growth Corridor Plan nominates the potential location for a regional active (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 632: open space facility within the buffer. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 633: into a regional park may be an appropriate method of protecting, enhancing and â€¢ Wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 634: â€¢ Biodiversity Wallan township, which will have a significant impact on the character and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 635: functional role of the town. The open space buffer is envisaged to allow (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 636: The Northern Growth Corridor includes areas of significant biodiversity Wallan to retain a character that is distinct from the outer northern urban (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 637: volcanic cones, treed hillsides and drainage and floodways. The existing RCZ (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 638: Within the study area, the report identifies Merri Creek and its environs as land provides an important opportunity to link key landscape features within (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 639: an important breeding habitat for the Growling Grass Frog and also Beveridge NW PSP and serve broader park access to both Merri Creek and Old (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 640: â€¢ Drainage Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BCS) for Melbourneâ€™s Growth Corridors (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 641: The Northern Growth Corridor forms part of the Yarra River Catchment (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 642: and its major waterways include those of the Merri Creek and Darebin The BCS is the overarching strategy for the protection of biodiversity in the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 643: Creek catchments. growth corridors. The BCS is a requirement to meet commitments under Part 10 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 644: each matter of environmental significance within the growth corridors. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 645: There are significant landscape features, including floodplains associated (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 646: with Merri Creek, local wetlands and extensive former wetlands. â€¢ Establish a network of permanently protected areas within and outside the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 647: growth corridors to enhance connectivity and protect native grasslands, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 648: grassy woodlands, wetlands, and threatened species and migratory (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 649: An open space buffer is identified between the northern edge of the species associated with these habitat types, and to achieve specified (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 650: Growth Corridor and Wallan. The ridge line to the west of the Growth protection targets. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 651: Corridor and the prominent volcanic cones in the northern portion of the â€¢ No substantial negative change to populations of threatened flora that (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 652: Growth Corridor will be protected from urban development. The Northern occur within the growth corridors at specific locations. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 653: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 654: â€¢ Maintain functioning sustainable populations of Growling Grass Frog within (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 655: and adjacent to the growth corridors with connectivity between (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 656: other State Government policies relevant to the development of open space in (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 657: the Growth Corridors of Melbourne. Policies relevant to the creation of a regional (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 658: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 659: 3.2 Local Government Policy Within the study area, the areas zoned Urban Growth Zone, Rural Conservation (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 660: Hadfield Road paper road is zoned Urban Growth Zone. This was the former â€¢ Beveridge Central (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 661: extent of the Urban Growth boundary. Rural land to the north is zoned Farming (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 662: Zone, and there is an area immediately to the south of Hadfield Road and at the The following precincts are currently undergoing Precinct Structure Planning: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 663: important to note that the zoning in the Mitchell Planning Scheme has not yet â€¢ Beveridge North West (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 664: been updated to reflect zoning for the logical inclusions 5 or the anticipated land â€¢ Wallan South (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 665: use areas in approved PSPs. â€¢ Wallan East part 1 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 666: Urban Growth Zone The following precincts are yet to undergo Precinct Structure Planning: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 667: The purpose of the Urban Growth Zone is: â€¢ Wallan East part 2 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 668: â€¢ To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy â€¢ Beveridge South West (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 669: â€¢ To manage the transition of non-urban land into urban land in accordance â€¢ Beveridge North East (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 670: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 671: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 672: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 673: â€¢ To preserve existing trees and other vegetation. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 674: â€¢ Protect and preserve indigenous vegetation and rare and endangered flora (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 675: and fauna species on linear reserves. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 676: logical inclusion into the consideration of a regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 677: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 678: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 679: Environmental Significance Overlay The areas covered by this overlay include existing conservation reserves, areas (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 680: Schedule 3 to the ESO covers Merri Creek and environs. The statement of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 681: environmental significance indicates that â€œMerri Creek and its immediate (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 682: applies to places identified as the location of significant biodiversity assets which (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 683: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 684: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 685: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay Floodway Overlay (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 686: identifies land in a flood storage or flood fringe area affected by the 1 in 100 year Floodway Overlay is: (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 687: flood or any other area determined by the floodplain management authority. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 688: â€¢ to identify waterways, major floodpaths, drainage depressions and high (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 689: The purpose of the overlay is: hazard areas which have the greatest risk of being affected by flooding. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 690: â€¢ to ensure that development maintains the free passage and temporary storage of floodwater, minimises flood damage and is compatible with (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 691: storage of floodwaters, minimises flood damage, is compatible with the flood hazard, local drainage conditions and the minimisation of soil (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 692: flood hazard and local drainage conditions and will not cause any erosion, sedimentation and silting (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 693: significant rise in flood level or flow velocity. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 694: â€¢ to reflect any declarations under Division 4 of Part 10 of the Water Act, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 695: â€¢ to reflect any declaration under Division 4 of Part 10 of the Water Act 1989 1989 if a declaration has been made. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 696: â€¢ to protect water quality in accordance with the provisions of relevant State with the provisions of relevant State Environment Policies, and particularly (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 697: â€¢ to ensure that development maintains or improves river and wetland (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 698: â€¢ to ensure that development maintains or improves river and wetland health, waterway protection and flood plain health. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 699: health, waterway protection and flood plain health. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 700: overlay within the open space network in order to retain areas subject to flooding (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 701: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 702: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 703: Bushfire Management Overlay Erosion Management Overlay (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 704: The purpose of the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) is: The purpose of the Erosion Management Overlay is to protect areas prone to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 705: life and community resilience to bushfire (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 706: â€¢ to identify areas where bushfire hazard warrants bushfire protection The land identified in the EMO may be considered appropriate for inclusion into (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 707: measures to be implemented the open space network. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 708: from bushfire can be reduced to an acceptable level. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 709: The BMO outlines additional requirements for subdivision and / or development (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 710: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 711: Figure 6 Bushfire Management Overlay (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 712: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 713: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 714: The purpose of the Mitchell Planning Scheme Heritage Overlay (HO) is to: While the Precinct Structure Planning process will generally lead to revision of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 715: â€¢ conserve and enhance those elements which contribute to the should be considered in the definition of the wallan wallan Regional Park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 716: which are also covered by the Bushfire Management Overlay and the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 717: associated land. â€¢ The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Floodway Overlay, which, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 718: There a number of heritage places listed in the planning scheme in proximity to in the study area prone to flooding particularly around Herne Swamp and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 719: the townships of Wallan and Beveridge. â€¢ Environmental Significance Overlays along the Merri Creek (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 720: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 721: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 722: Consideration of locating a regional park at Wallan should take into account the units and pre 1750 EVCâ€™s present in the study area suggest the area would have (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 723: The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people have a strong connection to Wallan and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 724: investigation for the wallan wallan Regional Park. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 725: While the entire Wallan region is considered culturally significant to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 726: the wallan wallan Regional Park are informed by an understanding of the cultural (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 727: findings from a desktop analysis prepared for the Wallan Beveridge Waterway plan is required for an activity if all or part of the activity area is an area of cultural (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 728: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 729: b. â€˜Qvsâ€™ on the Geological Survey of Victoria 1:250,000 map series sheet (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 730: The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are the traditional owners of the Wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 731: region. WWCHAC will have a key role in the future management of the wallan View of Mt Fraser (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 732: landscape of the land identified as potential regional park. This work will ultimately (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 733: guide the future location and attributes of the wallan wallan Regional Park. Any (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 734: future regional park will seek to celebrate and embed Aboriginal cultural values. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 735: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 736: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 737: Landscapes are shaped by geomorphological and pedological processes. Much of the area to the south of Wallan has experienced extensive volcanic (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 738: relating to altitude, slope, aspect, soils, climate and vegetation. These landscape (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 739: On a broad scale, Wallan and its surrounds sit at the junction between the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 740: both volcanic and sedimentary rock units. The landscapes in this unit are formed Spring Hill is the youngest eruption point in the Wallan-Yuroke lava field. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 741: Much of the Victorian Western Plains unit is a natural grasslands plain in which soils that often result in surface ponding. Cracking clays, sodic brown, yellow (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 742: Strathaird Creek, Taylors Creek and Wallan Creek, generally found that the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 743: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 744: stable banks with low geomorphic or ecological value. One reach of Wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 745: public open space has the capacity to improve geomorphic and ecological values (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 746: provide lineal open space connections throughout the study area. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 747: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 748: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 749: waterways and channels and contains former wetlands and swamps. The current (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 750: encroaching from the south as the urban growth area expands, as well as (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 751: cones, basalt flows and floodplains. The regional park would present the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 752: opportunity to retain these characteristics to expose the visitor community to the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 753: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 754: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 755: The Wallan area is largely dominated by various units of the Newer Volcanic (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 756: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 757: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 758: Sodic soils, or sodasols, are named for the principal identifying feature of high The presence of sodic soils within the study area indicates a constraint upon the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 759: levels of sodium. The sodium in the soil results in a sodic soil that has low type of landscape which can easily be established in public open space areas. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 760: strength in the presence of water. There is vulnerability to compaction on The presence of sodic soils requires additional consideration when development (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 761: productive soils, or weak foundations for infrastructure development if soils are takes place and areas at high risk of erosion may be better suited to a â€œnatural or (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 762: not properly stabilised or compacted. The development of tunnel or gully erosion semi-natural landscapeâ€, typical of a regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 763: is often strongly evidenced in sodic landscapes. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 764: Any waterways and associated infrastructure within public open space will need (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 765: Review of the available literature by others indicates that sodic soils are strongly to be designed and managed to minimise the risk of erosion and dispersion of (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 766: â€¢ The Wallan floodplain landform formed over alluvial floodplain deposits (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 767: Subsoils that formed over the alluvial floodplain deposits within the Wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 768: Wetlands have high levels of dispersibility. Those formed over the volcanic (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 769: deposits have low levels of dispersibility. (Alluvium, 2020) A sodic soil (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 770: assessment undertaken by Jacobs (July 2020) for the Beveridge North West (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 771: Precinct Area found that sodic and dispersive soils are present in the PSP area, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 772: where top soils were typically non-sodic but sub-soils varied from moderately to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 773: highly-sodic. In the case of the Beveridge North West PSP, there is moderate to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 774: wetlands, Kalkallo Creek and its tributaries, and steep slopes. (Victorian Planning (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 775: The low relief of the floodplains may reduce the risk of erosion. The main drivers (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 776: of erosion are disturbances of the sodic layers (e.g. from urban development), (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 777: important habitats, particularly for the Growling Grass Frog. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 778: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 779: 4.5 Hydrology and Flooding considered appropriate for illustrating or modelling historic conditions or to inform (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 780: The waterways of the study area consist of the upper reaches of the Merri Creek (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 781: in the east, Kalkallo Creek in the west and Strathaird and Taylors Creeks, which It is recognised that natural wetlands in Melbourneâ€™s growth areas are at (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 782: Merri Creek. is a priority of the Healthy Waterways Strategy (HWS) to protect wetlands from (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 783: There are other unnamed tributaries, which flow into Merri Creek. In its upper Structure Planning. A target of the HWS is to â€˜protect, maintain, or improve (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 784: reaches, the Merri Creek has been channelised, as have Taylors and Strathaird wetland vegetation to support habitat valuesâ€™ (Melbourne Water Corporation, (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 785: The study area also contains two large seasonal / ephemeral wetlands, Herne Improving the environmental condition of waterways is supported in several other (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 786: wetlands such as Meade Swamp â€“ all of which are considered culturally the improvement of wetlands and waterways to respond to climate change and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 787: significant to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. The wetlands have been other environmental threats using an Integrated Water Management (IWM) (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 788: inundation during heavy rainfall events. The full extent of these wetlands is still to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 789: the former Urban Growth Boundary, the biodiversity values of the logical (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 790: for Melbourneâ€™s Growth Corridors 2013. Further assessment is needed to (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 791: understand the biodiversity value as well as the cultural value of these wetlands (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 792: The DEECA waterways layer referenced within this study largely reflects the Herne Swamp in flood. Photo courtesy of Cr Rob Eldridge (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 793: 7 The Victorian Waterway Management Strategy (2013), and Biodiversity 2037 (2017), Open Space (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 794: Strategy for Metropolitan Melbourne (2021), Hume Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (2021) (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 795: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 796: areas within the regional park and should influence any water sensitive urban (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 797: design assets such as bioretention basins and constructed wetland systems. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 798: These systems could be based on the natural wetland systems present within the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 799: park will help strengthen climate change mitigation and adaptability in the region. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 800: management and will create opportunities for inclusion in the regional park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 801: Flooding around residential area in Wallan. Photo courtesy of Cr Rob Eldridge (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 802: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 803: Areas subject to flooding are defined by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay Land falling within a floodway, or subject to inundation in a 100 ARI event, is (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 804: (LSIO) and Floodway Overlay (FO) within the Mitchell Shire Planning Scheme. constrained in terms of urban development, unless major earthworks or (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 805: These overlays have the following objectives relevant to this study: infrastructure works are undertaken. Such land does however retain capacity for (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 806: open space, biodiversity and conservation uses, as might be suitable within a (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 807: â€¢ To identify waterways, major floodpaths, drainage depressions and high regional park, and so should be considered for inclusion in the wallan wallan (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 808: hazard areas which have the greatest risk and frequency of being affected Regional Park. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 809: â€¢ To identify land in a flood storage or flood fringe area affected by the 1 in The full extent of these wetlands is still to be determined through investigation (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 810: 100 year flood or any other area determined by the floodplain management separate to this study. As the wetlands fall within the â€˜logical inclusionâ€™ area of the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 811: authority. (LSIO) Northern Growth Corridor, the biodiversity values were never assessed. The (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 812: â€¢ To ensure that development maintains the free passage and temporary wetland locations and values past and present should inform future park (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 813: storage of floodwaters, minimises flood damage, is compatible with the planning. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 814: flood hazard and local drainage conditions and will not cause any (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 815: There is significant potential for restoration of both terrestrial and wetland (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 816: significant rise in flood level or flow velocity. (LSIO) (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 817: ecosystems within the regional park. This should be investigated in subsequent (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 818: The preservation of natural wetlands within a regional park would not only (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 819: investigation and modelling to more precisely determine the extent of the 100 ARI also help cool the surrounding community that is vulnerable to urban heating. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 820: Stormwater runoff from increased urbanisation will increase the risk of flooding in (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 821: flood extent in order to assess the impact of future development scenarios. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 822: The extent of the 100 ARI area as revealed by this investigation is illustrated on have positive effects on water flow downstream, preventing flooding of Merri and (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 823: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 824: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 825: Figure 14 Melbourne Water ARI100 Flood Modelling (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 826: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 827: Figure 15 Hydrology Wetlands Extent (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 828: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 829: supplemented by the Wallan-Beveridge Waterway Assessment conducted by (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 830: the study area vegetation communities have a Victorian conservation status of The area south of Beveridge Road and to the west of the railway line has stony (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 831: The pre-1750 mapping is at a coarse scale, with most of the wetland areas not (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 832: surveyed with consideration of the wetland EVCâ€™s described in the IWC manual. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 833: where waterways and wetlands have been physically modified. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 834: Melbourne â€“ Seymour railway line and along the Merri Creek in the southern (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 835: The field assessment undertaken by Nature Advisory confirmed that much of the (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 836: Merri Creek in the southern regions of the study area, the north-western portion River Red-gums alongside the Melbourne â€“ Seymour Railway line. Source: Nature Advisory (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 837: the Merri Creek in the southern portion of the study area. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 838: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 839: The area in the vicinity of the intersection of Camerons Lane with the Hume There is an opportunity to return the natural wetland features of burrung buluk (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 840: present away from these infestations. In association with the NVIM modelling and the return of SHW ecological communities. Previous data from the VBA identifies (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 841: a record of an EPBC Act listed species in this location, this suggests that native Growling Grass Frog and Golden Sun Moth within a 5km radius of burrung buluk. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 842: area be retained and connected to the regional park via Kalkallo Creek. Gunns (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 843: The field assessment undertaken by Alluvium identified significant remnant native (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 844: residual examples of Seasonal Herbaceous Wetland (SHW) in parts of burrung (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 845: The majority of Herne Swamp contains Plains Grassy Wetland that qualifies as (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 846: due to the old Urban Growth Zone boundary cutting through the Swamp. Further (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 847: Plains Grassy Wetland (EVC 125) occurs in burrung buluk (Hanna Swamp), with Figure 16: Herne Swamp - key values to retain and improve including Plains Grassy Wetland (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 848: the Beveridge North West portion (Hanna Swamp Investigation). (Alluvium, 2021) (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
- Interpretation: this evidence matters because Mitchell South growth decisions must coordinate land use, infrastructure funding, open-space function, environmental constraints, and lifecycle asset management.
Evidence 849: require significant rehabilitation to restore its wetland values. (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)
Evidence 850: Feasibility for wallan wallan Regional Park â€“ Report 2022 (Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt)

Bottom Line

Mitchell South is feasible only if it is treated as a staged infrastructure and landscape system rather than a sequence of housing estates. The population forecasts justify metropolitan-scale planning; the regional park report identifies the landscape and acquisition logic; the sports-field study defines active-open-space standards; the Asset Plan exposes lifecycle cost; and the Council Plan/Community Vision provide the social and health mandate. (Source: 10-year-asset-plan-2025-2035-2.txt; Source: feasibility-for-wallan-wallan-regional-park-report-2022-compressed.txt; Source: mitchell-sports-field-feasibility-study-finalsmall.txt; Source: msc-council-and-health-plan-2025-2029-final-web.txt; Source: community-vision-april-2025-web.txt) The strongest development-feasibility position is early certainty: reserve land early, transfer land through PSP/ICP where possible, apply PAOs where necessary, design flood and biodiversity networks before yield is assumed, co-locate active reserves with schools and community facilities, and reject asset handovers that solve day-one growth while creating unaffordable renewal obligations.

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