What are Green Wedges? The non urban areas of metropolitan
Melbourne that lie outside the Urban Growth Boundary are known
as Green Wedges. There are 12 designated Green Wedge areas that
collectively form a ring around the city. About one third of the
total Green Wedge area is public land, including national parks,
other parks and reserves and the closed protected catchments
from which much of Melbourne’s water supply is harvested. Other
important functions provided by the Green Wedges include
biodiversity, agriculture, open space, attractive landscapes,
tourism and recreation, cultural heritage and infrastructure
that supports the city, such as reservoirs, sewage treatment
plants, quarries and airports. Each Green Wedge is unique with
its own range of key features and related values. A tailored
management approach is needed for each Green Wedge. They are
being developed by Councils in Green Wedge Management Plans.
Where are they located? There are 12 Green Wedges, spanning 17
metropolitan fringe municipalitie