Werribee sits within Melbourne’s Western Corridor and is home to over 600ha of Government-owned land previously occupied by the State Research Farm. The land was classified as surplus to government’s needs in 2014.
This corridor plays a critical role in the flow of economic activity, allowing businesses to benefit from strong partnerships, access to a skilled workforce and shared resources. Due to its size and strategic location, East Werribee is a unique opportunity to unlock the productive potential of Victorian Government land in Melbourne’s west.
Opportunity Statement
In May 2024, the Victorian Government released the East Werribee Opportunity Statement. The Opportunity Statement outlines the Victorian Government’s vision for the East Werribee Precinct.
'The East Werribee Precinct will be a new centre for jobs and housing in Melbourne’s growing western corridor. A true mixed-use, urban precinct, it will provide traditional and emerging employment sectors alongside high-quality, sustainable and diverse dwellings.’
‘Accommodating opportunities for Victoria to create a resilient, future-focused economy, the Precinct is expected to facilitate jobs and capabilities in the health and social assistance, advanced manufacturing and food production, green transport, clean energy and agricultural technology sectors.
Vision
The East Werribee Precinct will be a new centre for jobs and housing in Melbourne’s growing western corridor. A true mixed-use high-amenity urban precinct, it will drive traditional and emerging employment sectors alongside diverse, inclusive and sustainable communities.
Precinct projects
Investment in East Werribee creates jobs, gives business confidence and supports the community through better services and infrastructure.
Situated on the Princes Highway, East Werribee will benefit from planned major infrastructure including the future Bay West Port, Intermodal Freight Terminal, transport network improvements and the Suburban Rail Loop.
East Werribee’s evolution into an urban centre for jobs and new housing supply will complement the established community of businesses and institutions.
Key advantages include proximity to existing town centres at Werribee and Hoppers Crossing, as well as regional attractions in the Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee Park, Werribee River and a distinctive natural landscape.
The State Government has released an Opportunity Statement published in May 2024. The next step will be to create a Development Strategy which will outline the plan to bring the opportunities to life.
East Werribee and its surrounds have been the focus of significant investment from the Victorian Government within the last decade, including:
- $109.6 million Mercy Hospital Emergency Department
- $34.7 million Mercy Hospital mental health expansion
- $87 million Mercy Hospital Critical Care expansion
- $271 million Wyndham Law Court
- $45 million Werribee Police Complex
- $83.7 million upgrade of Hoppers Crossing station and removal of three level crossings in Wyndham
- $15.27 million Point Cook and Sneydes Road Intersection upgrade
- $5 million committed to the 2023 Wyndham Transport Study
- $1.225 billion Western Treatment Plant projects New Werribee Township Regional Park as part of the $315 million Suburban Parks Program
- Wyndham Tech School delivered from the $128 million Tech School Initiative
- $88 million Werribee Open Range Zoo Upgrade
- $1.3 million Werribee Racecourse
- $20 million to deliver roads and enabling infrastructure for the new schools being built in Point Cook South West
Stakeholder Reference Group
The East Werribee Precinct Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) will help us better understand how we can achieve the best outcomes for the East Werribee Precinct.
The SRG will hear from the Department of Transport and Planning and its partner agencies about projects and opportunities for the East Werribee area.
Feedback from the SRG will inform planning and development of the Precinct over time.
SRG Meetings
SRG Meeting #1 – Tuesday 23 July 2024
Got a question?
Check our Frequently asked questions below or email the team at precincts@transport.vic.gov.au
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