The Hon Marlene Kairouz MP Minister for Local Government 1. Overview The Victorian Government recognises that interface councils are diverse and are home to some Melbourne’s of the most vulnerable communities. They play a critical role in supporting population growth city’s Victoria’s and economy, contain productive rural land and are responsible for 90 per cent of Green Melbourne’s Wedge areas. As a group, the interface councils on urban fringe have been experiencing significant population Melbourne’s growth over the last two decades, with growth consistently doubling the average. This will continue state’s with more than 1 million additional residents expected to be living in the interface by 2031. The Victorian Government is investing an additional $50 million through the 2018-19 Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) to continue timely delivery of critical infrastructure in interface. Melbourne’s The GSF will be delivered in coordination with other government infrastructure investments in interface communities. It is overseen by the Minister for Local Government and administered by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). 2. Objectives The 2018-19 GSF will contribute to meeting critical local infrastructure needs for communities in Melbourne’s changing and fast-growing outer suburbs. It is positioned to quickly respond to the pressures being experienced by interface communities by accelerating infrastructure projects that will make a big difference in the liveability and resilience of these communities.
The Hon Marlene Kairouz MP Minister for Local Government 1. Overview The Victorian Government recognises that Melbourne’s interface councils are diverse and are home to some of the city’s most vulnerable communities. They play a critical role in supporting Victoria’s population growth and economy, contain productive rural land and are responsible for 90 per cent of Melbourne’s Green Wedge areas. As a group, the interface councils on Melbourne’s urban fringe have been experiencing significant population growth over the last two decades, with growth consistently doubling the state’s average. This will continue with more than 1 million additional residents expected to be living in the interface by 2031. The Victorian Government is investing an additional $50 million through the 2018-19 Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) to continue timely delivery of critical infrastructure in Melbourne’s interface. The GSF will be delivered in coordination with other government infrastructure investments in interface communities. It is overseen by the Minister for Local Government and administered by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). 2. Objectives The 2018-19 GSF will contribute to meeting critical local infrastructure needs for communities in Melbourne’s changing and fast-growing outer suburbs. It is positioned to quickly respond to the pressures being experienced by interface communities by accelerating infrastructure projects that will make a big difference in the liveability and resilience of these communities.
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