Blackburn Station has been identified as one of 60 activity centres across Melbourne to be included in the Government’s Activity Centre Program.

The program aims to provide for much-needed new homes close to public transport, jobs and services.

It is important to have a discussion about how we meet the need for new housing and how it best connects with our public transport system.

Any planning changes must also recognise Blackburn’s unique environmental attributes - a point that I have raised with the Minister directly.

The Government has committed to workingwith the Blackburn community and Whitehorse Council to further understand residents’ priorities in the development of the Activity Centre plan – building on the work that has previously been undertaken by the State Government and Council at this location.

Formal consultation on the plan for Blackburn will get underway later this year, and will involve two phases of public consultation, as well as the establishment of a Community Reference Group (CRG), which will deliberate on community feedback and provide input on the activity centre plans.

In the meantime, I encourage you to have your say and share any thoughts, ideas or concerns you may have.

More information on the Activity Centre Program can be found here.