Hume City Council has welcomed a significant funding boost of over $3.3 million from the Federal Government to support delivery of an urban development strategy for Broadmeadows.
The Broadmeadows Revitalisation Project, which is being sponsored by Hume City Council on behalf of its partners on the Broadmeadows Revitalisation Board, aims to address societal disadvantage in the area while transforming Broadmeadows into a centralised hub for Melbourne's north.
This funding will enable Council, in collaboration with its partners - to develop a comprehensive roadmap that identifies priority projects and sequencing across the precinct that supports improving access to education, boosting local commercial activity, increasing housing and creating jobs for residents.
Council will work with the project's partners: Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Kangan Institute, Vicinity Group, Victoria University, Banksia Gardens Community Services, DPV Health, Brite, Northern Legal Community Health, Spectrum and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to deliver a transformative plan that meets the needs of the community and drives sustainable growth.
Quotes attributable to Hume City Council Mayor, Cr Jarrod Bell:
"Our biggest thanks goes to the Federal Government, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, and the local Member for Calwell, Maria Vamvakinou MP, for recognising the potential of this project and what it will do for the revitalisation of Broadmeadows.
"The Broadmeadows Revitalisation project is one that Council, and our partners on the Board, believes will address societal disadvantage experienced in the area, and we know that we couldn't deliver on it without support from other levels of government.
"The roadmap will integrate the planning for key projects that enhance housing, infrastructure, community services, and economic and social frameworks. This plan aligns directly with national policies aimed at promoting equity, sustainability, and resilience, ensuring that the initiatives meet the community's specific needs while also contributing to broader policy objectives.
"With this grant funding, we will be able to connect with partners and stakeholders to develop a cohesive urban renewal strategy that strengthens our community's economic position, creates jobs, and builds a brighter future for all Broadmeadows residents."
