Minister for Development Victoria, Harriet Shing, has today announced plans are progressing to deliver approximately 70 land lots in Morwell – preparing the unused site at 10 English Street for more homes, with at least 10% social and affordable housing.
A Planning Permit application for subdivision of the site has been submitted to Latrobe City Council for approval, with works set to commence next year, ahead of completion in 2027.
“More homes mean more opportunity – that’s why we’re unlocking surplus government land to deliver more homes close to work, transport, education and services in Morwell,” said Minister Shing.
“Regional Victoria is a wonderful place to live, and that’s why we’re making sure more young Victorians and families can have the chance to call this beautiful part of the world home..”
As part of the works, new footpaths and roads will be constructed within the site, as well as a shared path to connect into the adjacent reserve.
Development Victoria says it will work closely with Latrobe City Council, Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and the local community to ensure the project meets the needs of the community.
As announced last year, the Labor Government is delivering 65 homes in Outer Gippsland and 110 in Inner Gippsland, out of the first 1,000 homes to be delivered under the Regional Housing Fund.
On top of this, through the Big Housing Build, the Government is also delivering 504 homes across the Gippsland region.
As part of the landmark Housing Statement, the Government is unlocking and rezoning surplus government land to deliver around 9,000 homes close to jobs, transport and services across 45 sites in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The Government is also investing $6.3 billion through the Big Housing and Regional Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund to deliver more that 13,300 social and affordable homes across Victoria – with 10,100 homes already complete or underway, including more than 2,000 across the Gippsland region.
