The

is a

landmark document for our Council and our

community. It is the result of extensive community

and stakeholder engagement which has identified

a shared vision for the Sunshine Priority Precinct.

The vision sets out a framework for leveraging

unprecedented infrastructure investment to double the

resident and business jobs population in the precinct

and to become the powerhouse of Melbourne’s west.

The vision identifies key focus areas to make sure

that these projects act as a catalyst to bring lasting

positive change for our community and the greater

western region.

To achieve this, we need to continue to work together

across all levels of government, in our community,

with local service providers, business and industry

and other institutions.

We want to build a city of opportunity and prosperity

that is sustainable and innovative, and that builds

on the unique character of Sunshine and the west —

proud, welcoming and diverse.

Located at the geographical heart of the western region

and linking with Melbourne Airport and CBD, as well

as Werribee, Cobblebank and Footscray employment

precincts, Sunshine is uniquely positioned to serve

as Melbourne’s western CBD.

As we focus on responding to climate change and

recover from the impacts of COVID-19, delivering the

provides

a pathway for success.

Mayor, Brimbank City Council

Brimbank City Council respectfully acknowledges and

recognises the Kulin Nation, including the Wurundjeri,

Bunurong and Boon Wurrung Peoples as the Traditional

Owners of this land and waterways and pays respect

to their Elders past, present and future. Council also

acknowledges local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

residents of Brimbank and their Elders for their ongoing

contribution to the diverse culture of our community.

For the Traditional Owners, the lands in the City of

Brimbank have always been a significant trading and

meeting place. Brimbank has a rich physical and cultural

Aboriginal heritage. The municipality contains 427

known places of cultural heritage significance that are

listed on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register,

managed by Aboriginal Victoria and protected through

the

. These places, objects

and landscapes are representative of the complex and

changing lifestyles of Aboriginal people over thousands

of years.

in 2016

local workers

• Sunshine

• Sunshine West (part of)

• Sunshine North

• Ardeer

• St Albans

• Braybrook (City of Maribyrnong)

• Identified as a ‘National Employment

and Innovation Cluster’ and a ‘Major

Activity Centre’ in

The region is growing to become the

size of Adelaide and Sunshine has

a vital role to play as part of a well

connected network of precincts that

includes Footscray, Werribee and

Cobblebank.

Identified as a ‘Priority Precinct’,

‘Metropolitan Activity Centre’ and

‘National Employment and Innovation

Cluster’, Sunshine is rising.

The precinct’s jobs, and resident

population, are expected to double

by 2050. It has the land, linkages

and location required to service

the western region as a major

employment and skills centre.

• The region is particularly important to

Victoria’s economy when it comes to the

manufacturing, transport/warehousing

and construction industries.

• The region is home to a large number

of residents employed in professional

services, but the majority work outside the

region. Combined with a heavier reliance

of driving to work than greater Melbourne,

commute times in the western region are

longer than in other areas of Melbourne.

Commute times can be up to two hours,

and without intervention, this will increase.

• New employment hubs have emerged

in Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee and

Melton (Cobblebank) primarily focussed on

education, health and logistics. Additionally,

creative industries are emerging in the

municipalities of Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay

and in Brimbank.

• Current estimates indicate an additional

100,000 jobs are needed in the region

before 2030 to fully meet the expanding

job and skill needs of the rapidly increasing

population, over and above naturally

occurring job growth.

• The rapidly growing population in Melbourne’s

west is creating an unprecedented and unmet

demand for educational and medical services

and facilities.

• The west of Melbourne is a culturally rich

and diverse population with over a quarter

of the population born overseas.

• Forecast to reach 1.75 million by 2051 with

potential for even greater numbers

• The fastest and largest growing region

in Australia

• Melbourne’s west will be comparable

to the city of Adelaide.

needed in the west to limit commuting.

• Need more local jobs

• Melbourne’s west is underserved with local

jobs with less than half the jobs compared

to the rest of Melbourne

• Western Melbourne; 243 local jobs per

1,000 local residents

• Rest of Melbourne (including city); 434 local jobs

per 1,000 local residents

• Suburban Melbourne; 321 local jobs per

1,000 residents.

Melbourne’s west accounts for almost

of Victoria’s GRP, and has grown

more quickly than Victoria’s GRP between 2006

and 2018.

•

• St Albans

• Sydenham —

Watergardens

• Deer Park

• Brimbank Central

•

• Braybrook Central

West

• Maribyrnong Highpoint

• Moonee Ponds

• Ascot Vale-Union Road

• Flemington

Racecourse Road

• Niddrie-Keilor Road

North Essendon

• Airport West

• Altona North

• Williamstown

• Altona

•

• Werribee Plaza

• Point Cook

• Hoppers Crossing

• Williams Landing

• Manor Lakes

• Tarneit

•

• Melton

• Caroline Springs

• Brimbank

• Maribyrnong

• Hobsons Bay

• Wyndham

• Melton

• Hume • Moonee Valley

• Werribee Zoo

• Werribee

Mansion

• Scienceworks

• Organ Pipes

National Park

• Brimbank Park

• Bowery Theatre

• Calder Park

The precinct is also home to the Sunshine Hospital and

Joan Kirner Women and Children’s Hospital. Sunshine

Private Hospital is preparing for construction. Victoria

University has campuses in Sunshine and St Albans, as

well as a presence at the Sunshine Hospital alongside

Melbourne University.

The Sunshine Priority Precinct has the existing

infrastructure, services and land capacity to

accommodate a huge increase in jobs.

Areas for employment growth include professional

office jobs, health, education, government and legal

services as well as new opportunities with hospitality,

tourism and advanced manufacturing.

A fair go, hard work and mateship are the hallmarks

of the west. It has an identity steeped in Australian

history, with the Sunshine Harvester Decision setting

the basis for Australia’s minimum wage system.

The growth of Sunshine and the west must be delivered

in an inclusive and participatory way to ensure benefits

are shared and local aspirations are achieved.

• New airport rail

• Suburban rail loop connecting Sunshine with the

northern and eastern suburbs, as well as Werribee

• Connections to the Melbourne CBD and the eastern

suburbs via the new metro line

• Connection to Sunbury

• Future electrified rail extended to Wyndham Vale

and Melton

• Connections to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong

• Future light rail services connecting Sunshine

to the wider region

Sunshine CBD has two metro stations — Sunshine

Super Hub at the south and Albion Station at the north.

A future light rail network to service the Sunshine

Priority Precinct is also needed. This network will

connect key destinations within the precinct, as well as

the local employee and residential catchment.

Opportunities include new hotels, convention and

business centres, co-working offices, hospitality and

retail outlets. There is also development potential for

a state significant art gallery or museum and a state

significant stadium. The Sunshine Priority Precinct is

a short drive to the airport, with transport, postal and

warehousing sectors development potential.

Sunshine is mostly undeveloped, although it

comprises a cluster of strong government facilities,

such as Victoria University campus, Sunshine

Magistrates Court and VCAT, Brimbank Council

Offices, VicRoads and EPA offices.

With existing Victoria University (VU) campuses in

Sunshine and St Albans and the University of Melbourne

located at the Sunshine Hospital, alongside VU,

the greater Sunshine area has a strong foundation

to expand and grow its tertiary offering.

Investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities

is needed and requires cross-government planning

in state significant industrial areas that sit within and

surround the Sunshine Priority Precinct. Sunshine CBD

also has a role to play as a prime location for corporate

offices of companies in the field of manufacturing,

logistics and construction.

The extensive consultation that has been

undertaken to develop the Sunshine Priority

Precinct highlights the true strengths of

Melbourne’s west. Working together, we will

achieve great things.

Key stakeholders involved in the development

of the

include:

The Brimbank community at large, and:

• Members of Parliament and offices

• Government Departments and entities

• Landowners from across the Sunshine

Priority Precinct

• Strategic stakeholders; from across the peak

body and regional economic, education,

health and wellbeing sectors

• Brimbank local community leaders,

representatives and organisations

• Building Brimbank participants

• Brimbank’s COVID-19 Business Taskforce

• Brimbank Social Justice Coalition and

Community Safety Roundtable

• Brimbank Disability Action Network

• Brimbank environmental and sustainability

stakeholders

• Brimbank Youth Council and Youth Sector

representatives

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)

stakeholders and sector representatives

• State-wide and regional Sport and Recreation

stakeholder representatives

• Transport and Active Transport stakeholder

representatives

• Neighbouring and regional local government

areas and councils

“…a ground-breaking proposal and very exciting

for Brimbank and Melbourne’s West.”

“Brimbank Council’s

demonstrates a clear pathway for economic

and social recovery by clearly articulating

opportunities for future investment in

Melbourne’s west.”

“Victoria University welcomes and supports the

directions outlined in Brimbank City Council’s

document.”

“Sunshine is at risk of becoming a location

of transit, where people only pass through.

Transport developments do not inherently

encourage interest in the local surrounds.

Investment in infrastructure needs to include

investment in local cultural significance.

Focus on creatives, community groups,

entrepreneurship, public space, food, markets,

nightlife and art. Enrich the immediate

surrounds. Develop Sunshine as Melbourne’s

cultural heart so people have good reason to

stop and explore.”

“We believe that

is an exciting and ambitious proposal that will

greatly benefit the Brimbank municipality, and

young people in particular. Its key visionary

projects and precincts will put Brimbank

on the map; making itself known as the

powerhouse for the western region.”

“Sunshine Super Hub should be a

transformative project that uses the

opportunity to rebuild the area and not

just pasting a new station into the existing

location.”

“The super-hub must be an activated space

that is open, inviting and well integrated with

the surrounding environment. It should be rich

with nature and environmental elements —

large trees, bushes, grass, lounge areas for a

morning coffee and open space for community

events.”

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Sunshine will be the indisputable

capital of the economic powerhouse

known as Melbourne’s west — the

fastest-growing region in Australia —

and offer everyone the opportunity

to enjoy the benefits of its place.

Sunshine will be a vibrant,

proud and diverse urban hub where

local communities and visitors

celebrate the culture, grit and unique

entrepreneurial history of the area

through arts, exhibitions and

urban experiences.

Sunshine will be a green and

sustainable city promoting a positive

balance between economy and

ecology and offering a clean, healthy

and safe environment for current

and future generations.

Sunshine will be a place where

the land and waterways are

respected, nurtured and cared for

and Traditional Owner groups are

able to transfer cultural knowledge

to preserve and maintain country.

Sunshine will be a gateway

to the world. The pivot point where

people and businesses invest time

and capital and a destination

where people stop, enquire, stay

and explore.

These future outcomes show an ambitious

and aspirational view of what Sunshine may

look like in 2050. It is intended that these future

outcomes will be used by all stakeholders in

the Sunshine Prioirty Precinct to inform and guide

all future investment, planning and projects.

The future outcomes described in this

document are derived by aligning existing

Council and State Government adopted policy,

community and stakeholder engagement and

the vision for the Sunshine Prioirty Precinct.

To achieve real transformational change

in Sunshine it is important that all future

investment is aimed at achieving this common

and shared vision. This document is intended

to guide the coordination of the various

investment opportunities and projects in

Sunshine Priority Precinct over the next

30 years. This may be achieved through various

ways, including though cross-government

precinct planning and strategic planning,

as well as formal and informal partnerships

and strong working relationships.

Positive change in the Sunshine Prioirty

Precinct will be driven by many stakeholders,

be seen through many projects and happen

over the next 30 years. It will occur through

a range of scales, including major infrastructure

projects, such as Melbourne Airport Rail

and Western Rail Plan, as well as private

development and urban renewal. Smaller

projects like street and park upgrades,

tree plantings and new shops also have

a role to play.

As part of the realisation of the Sunshine

Prioirty Precinct, further analysis and

refinement will need to be carried out by

relevant parties. Further analysis would include

identifying risks and issues including (but not

limited to) contamination, existing land use and

infrastructure, transport impacts, population

growth and affordable housing and open space

provision etc.

a. The Sunshine CBD is transformed with streets served

by a mix of modes, including light rail, dedicated bus

lanes, cycle paths and wide pedestrian pathways.

b.

Th

ere is a new network of streets and laneways which

are integrated, linked and have active ground floor

frontages for retail and commercial activities.

c.

St

reet level car parking is relocated into new

multi-deck car parks, which are strategically located

within the precinct.

d.

An a

ttractive walking and cycling trail is created along

the green spine, which runs along the railway from

Energy Park in the north to Matthews Hill Reserve to

the south.

e. Streets in Sunshine CBD are people-friendly and

are designed to priorities pedestrians, cyclists and

public transport.

a.

A gr

een spine connects a number of parks from

Energy Park and Stony Creek corridor in the north,

to Barclay Reserve, H.V. McKay Memorial gardens,

R T Pollard Gardens in the centre, to Parsons

Reserve and Matthews Hill Reserve to the south.

b. Stormwater and recycled grey water from adjacent

buildings are harvested for reuse for watering

open spaces.

c. Sunshine CBD has a number of parks and gardens

within walking distance to provide refuge, all of which

have their own distinct character, including H.V. McKay

Memorial Gardens, R T Pollard Gardens, M B Lynch

Memorial Gardens, Sunvale Community Park, Dempster

Park, K Wheelahan Gardens, Barclay Reserve and

Sunshine Energy Park.

d. The large trees within Sunshine CBD have been

protected for local habitat and proving high amenity

and aesthetic value.

e. The Sunshine CBD has over 30 per cent canopy

cover making the CBD cooler and more attractive.

f.

St

reets and roads in the CBD are designed to use

water-sensitive urban design to capture and reuse

water to sustain nature strip trees and increase

groundwater infiltration and reduce impacts on

local creeks and waterways.

g.

Ne

w urban parks have been created to serve the

Sunshine CBD with solar access protected from

surrounding development.

h.

De

velopment height and design protects solar access

to Hampshire Road, specifically Hampshire Square

and Hampshire Green.

a. New development is focussed within the CBD to create

a thriving area with the right mix of office, residential,

community and retail uses.

b.

Op

portunities for development in the Sunshine CBD are

maximised while ensuring amenity impacts are limited.

c.

Roo

ftops in Sunshine CBD are seen as assets, being

used as brown roofs for native grasslands and fauna,

rooftop farms, sustainable power generation, water

harvesting and places for communal activity.

a.

Su

nshine CBD is a focus for professional employment

with a large number of corporate and government

offices taking advantage of its strategic location.

b.

Th

e retail and entertainment offer in Sunshine CBD is of

great quality, and the broad range of experiences attract

visitors from across the western region and beyond.

a. A variety of social, affordable and community focussed

housing options are delivered to support localised need,

delivered by public, private and not for profit sectors,

including as part of key residential development.

b. Culturally relevant and place-specific art is common

throughout the CBD, integrated into built form and

the public realm and delivered by both the public and

private sectors.

c. Multilingual wayfinding signage is integrated across

the Sunshine CBD.

d. The culturally diverse community contributes

to competitive industry growth across the precinct.

e.

Su

nshine CBD is framed by the two silo buildings

at its southern and north ends.

f.

Aboriginal history and interpretative signage of key

Aboriginal landmarks in surrounding areas are displayed

across the CBD.

g.

He

ritage buildings and the history of McKay is

celebrated across the centre, creating a heritage

tourism experience.

h.

Mu

ltiple community and health services and hubs

are provided Sunshine CBD as a place that has great

public transport access from across Brimbank and

the western region.

a. Large development sites in the CBD are designed

to create a 21st Century zero-net emission

sustainable precinct, with world-leading green

buildings, as well as high amenity green streets

which priorities sustainable transport.

b.

Sun

shine continues its agricultural legacy by leading

in rooftop urban farming.

c. Critically endangered flora and fauna species —

including grasslands — are protected, providing places

of refuge, interest and learning.

a. The primary station entries provide direct and

integrated linkages that provide a great pedestrian

experience, including access to Hampshire Road

and City Place.

b.

Th

ere are multiple pedestrian connections leading to

the Sunshine Station and across the railway corridor;

these are integrated, activated and accessible for all.

c.

An

y replacement bridge over the rail corridor is

provided south of the Sunshine Super Hub in a location

that ensures optimal connectivity for all transport

modes. It must be sited and designed to deliver urban

amenity, safety and connectivity and minimise negative

impacts on the community.

d.

Reg

ional cycle connections are integrated across the

Sunshine Super Hub, and a large secure bike parking

facility has been provided.

e.

Premium public transport options, including light rail

and dedicated bus lanes, serve the Sunshine CBD and

connects with Ballarat Road, creating a north-south

public transport spine connecting the Sunshine Station

with the Albion and SunRISE Districts to the north.

f.

Th

e bus interchange is treated like a ‘station platform’

and integrated within the Sunshine Station.

a.

Th

e Sunshine Super Hub, including bus interchange

and public realm, is supported by a range of activities

day and night to promote safety and vibrancy.

b.

St

reets are prioritised for pedestrians, cycling and

public transport, with limited car use.

a.

In

tegrated development provides a CBD presence

at Sunshine Super Hub and creates an attractive

visitor journey between the station concourse and

Hampshire Road.

b. Development at Sunshine Super Hub provides

a visual landmark for the Station and Sunshine CBD

through award-winning architecture and place

based design.

a. An integrated development within and surrounding

the Sunshine Super Hub, delivering office, retail, hotels

and community use.

a.

Th

e restaurant street life and character along

the southern end of Hampshire Road is protected

and promoted.

b. Sunshine Station redevelopment into the Super Hub

creates a ‘sense of place distinctive of Sunshine

and representative of the future CBD’.

c.

Th

e Sunshine Super Hub and surrounds provides public

places for all ages to sit, converse, meet and play.

a.

Th

e Sunshine Super Hub is home to an iconic

green building.

a. Sunshine Super Hub is fully integrated into the

domestic and international visitors’ experience, allowing

‘check-in’, luggage storage and waiting lounges.

b.

Sun

shine Super Hub is the regional transport super hub

as it is served by the Suburban Rail Loop, Metro Line,

Melton and Wyndham Vale lines, Melbourne Airport

Rail, VLine and XPT, VLine buses, SkyBus.

c.

Sun

shine Super Hub connected to Melbourne Airport

24/7 by the Airport Rail and also SkyBus.

d.

Sun

shine Super Hub is served.

e. Suburban Rail Loop provides fast and efficient access

from Sunshine Super Hub to key visitor destinations

such as Werribee Zoo and Mansion.

f. Sunshine CBD becomes a University City and a

local base for university students either studying at

institutions in the Sunshine Priority Precinct or

at close by campuses accessible by public transport.

g.

A hi

gh-quality range of public and active transport

options is available to visitors visiting Sunshine CBD

to ensure that they can get to their destination in a

reliable, fast, safe and enjoyable manner.

h.

El

ectric hire cars are available to rent from Sunshine

Super Hub.

i.

A tr

ain station at Calder Park allows visitors to attend

events at Calder Park and also visit Organ Pipes

National Park and Sydenham Park.

j.

Th

e Melton and Wyndham Vale rail corridors are

electrified in the short term to improve regional access

to jobs and education.

a.

Th

e Sunshine Super Hub is a safe and attractive place

to be, with active cafés, restaurants, shops and offices,

particularly at night.

b. Culturally relevant and place-specific art is common

throughout the CBD, integrated into built form and

the public realm and delivered by both the public and

private sectors.

c. Multilingual wayfinding signage is integrated across

the Sunshine CBD.

d. High-quality visitor facilities are provided at

Sunshine Super Hub, such as Changing Places toilet

facilities, baby change rooms, high-quality toilets,

travel aid rooms, visitor information centre, lockers,

and bike storage.

a. Sunshine CBD has been proactively planned and

coordinated to ensure that it maximises its potential

as a visitor destination, including coordinating

the provision and location of: Hotels; Conference

and meeting facilities; Hospitality; Travel services

for visitors; Shopping and retail; Transport services

connections; Cultural/ interactive attractions;

Events and markets.

b.

Th

ere is a focus on high-quality design across all

public realm projects, civic and government building

projects and private development.

c.

St

reet level car parking is relocated into new electric

vehicle supportive multi-deck car parks, which are

strategically located to other locations away from

the Sunshine Super Hub.

d.

Bui

ldings in the Sunshine CBD are of high award-winning

architectural excellence, helping the centre to become

a strong visitor destination.

a.

Su

nshine Super Hub is a catalyst for a strong visitor

economy in Sunshine CBD.

b.

Su

nshine Super Hub and Sunshine CBD act as a visitor

hub, where Sunshine’s great transport connections

allow for easy access to key visitors destinations across

the western region.

c.

Fu

ll-service international hotels and more short-term

accommodation is located around the Sunshine

Super Hub and Hampshire Road restaurant precinct.

d.

Su

nshine CBD has state significant key visitor

destinations such as an art gallery, museum or

performing arts centre.

e. Sunshine Energy Park has a state significant sports

stadium that acts as a key visitor destination while also

providing for local and regional sporting needs.

f. Su

nshine CBD offers high-quality conference

and business events centres fit for a global audience.

g. Sunshine is a destination for eco-tourism due to

the connection of the natural parklands, waterways

and corridors, within and adjacent to Sunshine Priority

Precinct, including Brimbank Park, Sydenham Park,

Organ Pipe National Park and Maribyrnong River

and Kororoit Creek.

h.

Pa

rtnerships with university and hospitality businesses

provide a pathway for local jobs in the visitor economy.

i.

Su

nshine Priority Precinct or can easily travel by the

Melbourne Metro line or Suburban Rail Loop to access

most major universities.

j.

Th

e visitor economy in the Sunshine CBD with new

hotels, hostility and convention facilities is integrated

with the university through research, education

and training.

a.

Su

nshine is a major visitor destination and is known

as the multicultural capital of the Melbourne.

b. A visitor centre is provided at the Sunshine Super

Hub that’s showcases the multicultural destinations

of Sunshine and Melbourne’s West, helping to make

Sunshine CBD a launching pad for visitors to Melbourne.

c. A fresh food market provides a place to buy healthy,

local and fresh food but is also a cultural and visitor

destination that reflects the multicultural strengths

of Sunshine.

d.

Ar

twork is integrated within the Station Precinct

and more widely in the Sunshine CBD, which celebrates

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and the

multicultural strength of the west.

e.

Aboriginal history and interpretative signage of key

Aboriginal landmarks in surrounding areas are displayed

across the CBD.

f. Heritage buildings and the history of McKay is celebrated

across the centre, creating a heritage tourism experience.

g.

Ec

o-tourism trails within parklands and along

natural corridors have artwork and signage. Traditional

are engaged through ongoing dialogue to ensure that

interpretive spatial outcomes are supported by Aboriginal

people with cultural connections to this place.

a.

Su

nshine CBD becomes a visitor hub where it is

easy to experience wider Melbourne and regional

Victoria without the need for a car, thanks to the

incredible public transport options available.

b. Sunshine Super Hub is integrated with public transport

options and support of the ‘last km’ connections

such as e-mobility bikes and scooters.

a. Albion Station is redeveloped as a holistic-integrated

station precinct with surrounding land and is a ‘second

Sunshine CBD’ station serving the northern precinct.

b.

Ba

llarat Road is a multi-modal corridor, including light

rail, dedicated bus and cycle lanes and a tree-lined

boulevard with high pedestrian amenity.

c.

St A

lbans Road is extended to unlock the development

potential of Albion Quarter while establishing a high

amenity pedestrian spine between Albion Station

and the Sunshine CBD.

d.

A ne

w station concourse creates a station entry and

pedestrian crossing over the railway and aligning

with Ferguson Street and the new east-west street

in Albion Triangle.

e. Traffic congestion at the Anderson Road/ McIntyre Road

intersection with Ballarat Road is addressed.

f.

Ba

llarat Road bridge underpasses are significantly

upgraded to includes space for bikes and pedestrians

and has station entries on either side for a bus and

light rail interchange.

g.

Th

ere are direct multi-modal transport connections

between Albion Quarter and Sunshine Super Hub that

ensures Albion Quarter benefits from the rich transport

connections, including train, light rail, rapid bus,

dedicated bike and walking connections.

h.

La

rge development sites provide high-quality

pedestrian connections and green links from Albion

Station to the broader parts of the Sunshine CBD,

including new east-west connections on both sides of

Ballarat Road, through to Victoria University Campus,

other parts of the Albion Quarter, Energy Park and

the Hampshire Road.

i.

Th

ere are direct physical connections from Albion

station and Albion Quarter to the university campus

and Sunrise District, particularly via walking and

cycling and the light rail through to Sunshine Super Hub.

j.

Th

ere are direct physical connections from Albion

station and Albion Quarter to the core of Sunshine CBD,

particularly via walking and cycling, and the light rail

through to Sunshine Super Hub.

k.

All four corners of Albion Quarter are connected

through high-quality pedestrian and cycle connections,

crossing under Ballarat Road Bridge and over the

railway line.

l.

A hi

gh quality, direct connection between Ballarat

Road and Albion Station platform by creating a station

entrance on either side of the road connecting directly

between public transport stops at the top of the bridge

and Albion Station’s island platform.

m.

Th

ere is a precinct-wide approach to parking, with

new multi-deck car parking structures located in strategic

locations, connected by the public transport network

and providing for car share and electric vehicle charging.

n.

Al

bion Quarter is a very cycle-friendly precinct, with

slow pedestrian-focused streets, and great cycle paths

through Energy Park, along the railway line and along

Ballarat Road.

o. Al

bion Station is integrated with public transport

options and support of the ‘last km’ connections such

as e-mobility bikes and scooters.

a. A great pedestrian experience is created between

Albion Station and SunRISE District through

campus-style redevelopments of large sites, creating

a quality urban environment that attracts a business

mix that contributes to ground level activation and

pedestrian movement.

b.

An A

lbion Station western forecourt is created

in between the station and the Flour Mill building,

where cafés and activity can spill out.

c.

An A

lbion Station eastern forecourt is created by

removing traffic in between the station and St Albans

Road extension, with integrated buildings allow for

cafés and activity to spill out.

d.

Th

e Albion Station Forecourts are continued through

the Ballarat Road underpasses to create wide,

safe and inviting pedestrian and cycle connections

under the bridge.

e.

A gr

eat pedestrian experience is created between

Albion Station and Energy Park.

f.

De

velopment is facilitated around Albion Station

to provide an active urban environment where day

and night-time uses provide a sense of safety.

g.

Sa

fe pedestrian and cycle crossing points are created

at Anderson Road, Ballarat Road and McIntyre Road

to continue the new network of streets.

h.

Lo

cal streets and roads used water-sensitive urban

design to capture and reuse water to sustain nature

strip trees and increase groundwater infiltration

and reduce impacts on local creeks and waterways.

a.

Al

bion Quarter has been proactively planned and

coordinated to ensure that the precinct maximises its

potential, given its large urban renewal precinct located

within the Sunshine CBD and Priority Precinct and on the

Metro Line and in close proximity to Sunshine Super Hub.

b.

Th

e redevelopment of the Albion Quarter development

precinct has been enabled by investing in key projects,

including; A holistic-integrated station precinct around a

redeveloped Albion Station; Investigation and resolution

of impediments to growth, including the depressurisation

of gas, management of contamination and buffer

distances from existing industries; High-quality urban

plazas, spaces — such as the Stony Creek — the public

realm and pedestrian connections; Zurich-style

shared parking facilities assist in making the car park

management for the precinct efficient and affordable;

Naturalisation of Stony Creek corridor.

c.

Th

e extension of St Albans Road to Foundry Road

and the introduction of a finer grain street and block

pattern has facilitated the redevelopment of

strategically important sites.

d.

Ne

w structures and buildings protect views and

provide a sensitive interface to heritage-listed assets,

including the John Darling and Son Flour Mills.

e.

Ke

y development sites have been enabled through

investment into the public realm, the depressurisation of

gas, management of contamination and naturalisation

and activation of Stony Creek.

f.

Th

ere is a strong focus on affordable housing and student

housing within Albion Quarter and the SunRISE District.

a.

Red

evelopment of the urban renewal area within

Albion Quarter has been critical in realising the job

growth associated with Sunshine becoming a

vibrant CBD and the Capital of the West.

b. SunRise District and Albion Quarter combine to create

a University City concept, enabled by a new metro

University line along the rail corridor, that effectively

provides access to, and links, a range of university

campuses from St Albans to Caulfield.

c.

Th

e Albion Quarter has a strong commercial, education

and innovation focus, particularly at lower levels and

at key employment areas, to continue the objectives of

the SunRISE District.

d.

Th

e Albion Quarter is the gateway to a number of key

Sunshine CBD precincts — including the SunRISE

District — the Sunshine CBD central and Energy Park.

As such, it seeks to provide great pedestrian

connections to these destinations while incorporating

their objectives as appropriate.

e.

Al

bion Quarter has directly benefited from direct

transport connections to Sunshine Super Hub,

with business and offices, hotels, event venues,

hospitality and institutions all located within

the Quarter.

a.

Th

e restoration and sensitive reuse of the Darling

Flour Mills has activated Albion Quarter, with the

potential for outdoor dining or similar activation activity.

b. Albion Quarter and Albion Station as the key connection

point to Sunshine Energy Park, the SunRISE District

and Sunshine CBD, has a focus on hospitality and acts

as the ‘meeting spot.’

c.

Th

e Albion Silos are enhanced and celebrated.

d.

Al

bion Quarter is served by a number of hotels,

event venues, cafés and restaurants.

e.

Ur

ban art is integrated into the Albion Quarter

to create a sense of place.

a. The naturalisation of Stony Creek corridor has occurred

where possible, restoring the riparian and indigenous

vegetation and habitat, where it is not possible to

naturalise, the creek has been reinterpreted, creating

a green civic spine with the delivery of linear trails

alongside, particularly in the Sunshine CBD.

a. Albion Quarter, including the Albion Station

redevelopment and new light rail, reposition Sunshine

as a University City.

b.

Th

e SunRISE Quarter is served by the light rail and

strongly connected to Albion Quarter.

c.

Th

ere is a precinct-wide approach to parking,

with new multi-deck car parking structures located in

strategic locations, connected by the public transport

network and providing for car share and electric

vehicle charging.

d.

Su

nRISE District is integrated with public transport

options and micro-transit options such as e-mobility

bikes and scooters.

e. There is direct physical connections from the university

campus and Sunrise District to the Albion station and

Albion Quarter, particularly via walking and cycling, and

the light rail through to Sunshine Super Hub.

f.

Th

ere is direct physical connections from the university

campus and Sunrise District to the core of the Sunshine

CBD, particularly via walking and cycling, and the light

rail through to Sunshine Super Hub.

a.

Su

nshine has a highly-attractive knowledge and

university district, SunRISE District, with a positive

student experience.

b.

Pub

lic space in and surrounding SunRISE District

provides a mix of green and cool civic spaces

and sporting reserves to serve the Quarter and

wider community and includes Dempster Park

and Phoenix Street Reserve.

c.

Ear

ly delivery of public realm improvements

encourages private investment in development.

d.

Lo

cal streets and roads are designed to use

water-sensitive urban design to capture and reuse

water to sustain nature strip trees and increase

groundwater infiltration and reduce impacts on

local creeks and waterways.

a.

Th

e Quarter captures both sides of Ballarat Road,

with the already strong university presence in the north

expanding south of Ballarat Road.

b.

Si

tes are developed in a campus-style providing

generous public realm and pedestrian prioritised

streets through the large blocks.

c.

Su

nRISE District has been proactively planned

and coordinated to ensure that the precinct maximises

its potential.

d.

Th

ere is a strong focus on affordable housing

and student housing within Albion Quarter and the

SunRISE District.

a. SunRISE District has a strong focus on skills for the

west, including training in advanced manufacturing and

future energy production.

b.

Le

ading companies head-quarter offices and research

bodies are located within the Quarter, including

the fields of advanced manufacturing, construction,

logistics and energy.

c.

Su

nRISE District includes the full breadth of education

sectors, including VCAL, university, TAFE and training.

d.

Al

l trade focussed regional High Schools are integrated

or linked with the SunRISE District to provide pathways

to local employment.

e. Federal and State Government locate major agencies

and regional services in this district.

f. There is a clustering of major government, business,

education and legal services north of Foundry Road.

g.

Th

e office, education and legal market is anchored by

early development of State Government land.

h.

Su

nrise District and Albion Quarter combine to create

a University City concept, enabled by a new metro

University line along the rail corridor that effectively

provides access to, and links, a range of university

campuses from St Albans to Caulfield.

i.

Th

e clustering of government, business, health,

education and services, along with transformational

investments in public transport and attractive street

network, are important drivers of jobs growth in

the Sunshine CBD.

j.

Su

nrise District has an integrated approach to vocational

and higher education and research to meet the workforce

needs of the future jobs of the west.

k.

Un

iversity and research bodies within the

Sunrise District collaborate closely with local

businesses and manufacturers to build the locally

advanced manufacturing capability through

education and research.

l.

Vi

ctoria University is a major driver of the success of

the Sunrise District thanks to its part in the location

of the Mitchell Centre for Jobs, The West of Melbourne

Manufacturing Alliance, as well as its existing

Convention Centre services, research, education and

training in hospitality and the visitor economy.

a. Student accommodation is provided within the quarter

to provide ease of accessibility, street life and energy.

b.

St

udent focussed eateries and retailers are

located along pedestrian routes between SunRISE

and Albion Quarters.

c. A new green-star architecturally designed Courthouse

is a civic and economic anchor.

d. There are international standard conference and

business events centres.

a.

Ne

w facilities within SunRISE District are leading

in sustainable design and innovation to demonstrate

the intent of the area.

b. Sunrise District is a world-leading environmentally

sustainable precinct due to the collaboration between

university, research bodies, government and industry.

a. ‘Hampshire Road Green Link’ creates a pedestrian

focussed rambla/street/spine the length of

Hampshire Road connecting the Sunshine Station

with SunRISE District.

b.

A pr

otected north/south bicycle connection is provided.

c.

Ha

mpshire Road (south of Devonshire and the

Sunshine Super Hub) has high-quality public realm

with a people focus and limited car use.

d.

Ne

w and improved pedestrian connections and

laneways are formed, including along Clarke

and Dawson Street and new links through to

Hampshire Road.

a. Hampshire Square and Hampshire Green

(located between Hertford and Devonshire Roads)

is multifunctional and continues to be transformed

into a large community space where events,

markets and performances are held.

b.

MB L

ynch Memorial Gardens is widened to make it

a ‘rambla’ for pedestrians and cyclists.

c.

A ne

w, wide pedestrian bridge spans over Ballarat Road

from Hampshire Road.

d.

Ha

mpshire Road is activated at night with a range

of activities for all ages, including central ‘hawker-style’

street markets and farmer markets.

e.

Ha

mpshire Road is transformed into a large community

square and green where events are held.

f.

Ha

mpshire road is designed to use water-sensitive

urban design to capture and reuse water to

sustain nature strip trees and increase groundwater

infiltration and reduce impacts on local creeks

and waterways.

a.

Pe

destrian and footpath trading is prioritised with

wide footpaths.

b. Traditional strip shops and building scales along

Hampshire Road are protected from changing use

and development.

c. Community outcomes are maximised on remaining

Council-owned land, including the Clarke Street

site, to achieve outcomes such as community facilities

and office employment.

d.

Th

e solar access to the Hampshire Square and Green

is protected from development.

a. Co-working spaces have significantly expanded

to serve as a ‘local office hub’ for local residents

who are working remotely from the CBD.

a. A new multi-purpose community and leisure centre

will serve the future Sunshine CBD and surrounds.

b.

A ne

w state significant art gallery or museum

is a significant attractor of visitors to the precinct.

c.

Su

nshine Library and VISY Youth Hub continue

to be at the centre of the civic precinct.

d.

A h

igh-quality entertainment experience within

the Cinema, food and retail complex will attract visitors

from across the western region and beyond.

e. Culturally relevant and place-specific art is common

throughout the precinct, integrated into built form

and the public realm.

a. H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens provides a green refuge

from the urban life within the Sunshine CBD.

b.

He

ritage buildings and the history of McKay is celebrated

across the centre, creating a heritage tourism experience.

c.

Th

e social fabric of Sunshine has been retained

and enhanced, with the transformation of the CBD

providing new opportunities for community and

a sense of belonging.

d.

Th

e fresh food market offer provides a key visitor

destination, which showcases the healthy food

offerings sourced locally and from Victoria’s west.

a.

Ha

mpshire Road is a cool and green street

and is covered with a large tree canopy

along its length.

b.

Ci

vic buildings lead the way in terms

of environmentally sustainable design, and this

ambition is replicated by private development.

a. Ballarat Road is a multi-modal corridor, including

light rail, dedicated bus and cycle lanes and a tree-lined

boulevard with high pedestrian amenity.

b.

In

tersections are improved, and additional pedestrian

connections are provided along Ballarat Road for safety,

to reflect a growing resident and working population

and to offer amenity improvements and reduce the

barrier for walking and cycling movements.

c.

A ne

w St Albans Road extension eases traffic

congestion and unlocks the development potential

of the Albion Triangle.

d.

A de

dicated cycling and e-bike path is provided on the

road along Ballarat Road to enable travel to the city

and northern suburbs from the west.

a.

Be

autification and recreational upgrades to and

along, Jones and Kororoit Creeks provide better cycling

and walking shared paths.

b.

A ne

w pedestrian bridge over Ballarat Road from

Hampshire Road connects SunRISE District.

a. Renewal along the Ballarat Road corridor is

facilitated by encouraging mixed-use development

that contributes to amenity and activation.

a. Business parks and commercial uses sit adjacent

to the Western Ring Road, benefiting from its location

next to the Sunshine CBD, state significant industrial

areas and key transport routes.

a.

Th

e visitor journey is considered along Ballarat Road

by increasing the street amenity and encouraging

award-winning buildings that mark the Sunshine CBD.

a. Access to electric vehicle charging is provided

with key locations along Ballarat Road.

a. Sunshine Energy Park has a strong connection to

the Sunshine CBD, the SHWEP and surrounding areas

via public transport, which includes: a redeveloped

Albion Station to the south and a new public transport

station to the north, rapid transit such as light rail

and a frequent and reliable bus network.

b.

A ne

w public transport station at the northern end

of Sunshine Energy Park, served light rail, frequent and

bus network and potentially trains, is delivered to serve

the park, new stadium, SHWEP and new residential

areas to the east.

c.

Ca

r parking in Sunshine Energy Park can double as

commuter/ overflow parking for SHWEP and Sunshine.

d.

Co

nnections with the road networks into Energy Park

has improved integration with surrounding

residential and employment hubs within Albion

and Sunshine North.

e.

Th

e Energy Park is a key visitor destination,

connected by active transport through a high-quality

path and trail network, which connects with key

destinations such as Sunshine CBD and Albion Quarter,

Albion and Ginifer Train Stations, Sunshine Hospital,

St Albans and Luma and Cairnlea Development Sites

and the wider neighbourhood.

f.

Th

e Energy Park provides a critical connection point

in the regions path and trail network, as it’s at the cross

point of a number of key active transport corridors,

including Jones Creek, Stony Creek, Kororoit Creek,

the railway line, the Ausnet power easement,

Western Ring Road, Ballarat Road and St Albans Road.

a.

Su

nshine Energy Park serves as the premier green

space for the Sunshine CBD and has high quality and

numerous pedestrian and bike connections.

b.

Con

sidered development of rail infrastructure has

improved vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist accessibility

of Sunshine Energy Park.

c.

Ac

tive and passive sporting and recreational facilities

on and surrounding the Energy Park site has contributed

to the vibrancy, activation and accessibility of the park

for all members of the community.

a. Albion Quarter and Sunshine Energy Park are integrated,

facilitating ease of movement between the two.

d. The transformation of the Ballarat Road growth corridor

creates a contemporary and high-quality interface

to Energy Park and provides a new user catchment for

the Park.

a. Sunshine Energy Park has developed into a

successful ‘21st Century Parkland’, balancing local

community open space and recreational needs while

providing a regionally significant tourism draw-card,

putting Brimbank ‘on the map’.

b.

Su

nshine Energy Park is a state significant visitor

destination that benefits the businesses and visitor

economy of Sunshine CBD and the wider region.

a. Sunshine Energy Park has a state significant sports

stadium which acts as a key visitor destination and

brings broader market investment.

b.

Su

nshine Energy Park contains sports grounds and

facilities to service local and regional needs.

c.

Su

nshine Energy Park hosts a regional indoor

sports facility.

d. Traditional Owners are engaged through ongoing

dialogue to ensure that interpretive spatial outcomes

along the creeks, wetlands and natives grasslands

are supported by Aboriginal people with cultural

connections to this place.

e. The ancestral tie between the land or ‘mother nature’,

the waterways and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Peoples are recognised, and the Indigenous

culture celebrated.

f. Sunshine Energy Park acknowledges the unique

and complex industrial heritage of the site and wider

precinct and promotes its significance for future

generations to understand and enjoy.

a.

Su

nshine Energy Park contributes to Brimbank’s

urban forest, with a focus on native species, biodiversity

and enhancing urban ecology.

b. Energy is produced at Sunshine Energy Park through

interim renewal energy options, including solar,

servicing the SHWEP and other local large energy users.

c. Jones Creek is a nurtured and cared for landscape

assets and riparian habitat with indigenous vegetation

and habitat structures for local native fauna and by

creating a green living spine and wetlands.

d. Sunshine Energy Park and the surrounding precinct

functions as an innovative and emerging sustainability

hub, providing educational and community facilities

for schools, local businesses and other groups to

support sustainable living behaviours and technologies

and facilitate local sharing economy and reuse.

e. Su

nshine Energy Park and the wider precinct is

world-leading in demonstrating 21st Century

sustainability principles and utilises these to facilitate

economic prosperity for the wider Sunshine

Priority Precinct.

f.

Na

tive grasslands and wildflower reserves are

a nurtured and cared for landscape asset and habitat

for local native fauna.

g.

Integrated water management principles are

used to capture and manage all water at Sunshine

Energy Park.

a. New, reliable and convenient public transport

connections connect the health precinct with Sunshine

CBD and St Albans town centre.

b.

A ne

w Energy Park public transport station, to the

south of the health precinct, is located between

Albion and Ginifer stations, with all existing stations

remaining and operational.

c.

Wa

yfinding, connectivity and legibility improvements

between St Albans University campus, local shops,

Ginifer station and the health precinct demonstrate this

significant cluster for health, wellbeing and education.

d.

A ne

w link road is created between Furling Road and

St Albans Roads to play an important role in the arterial

network, connecting to the Western Ring Road and

allowing for a downgrading of Furlong Road to the west.

e. SHWEP is connected to the Sunshine CBD by a

high quality walking cycle connection through Sunshine

Energy Park and also along Stony Creek.

f.

Pe

destrian and cycle connectivity is provided from

Ginifer Station, east along Furlong Road to Sunshine

Hospital and the Western Ring Road, as well

as north to Watergardens along St Albans Road.

a.

Fu

rlong Road is upgraded to make a high-quality

connection from Ginifer Station and the hospitals

with public realm improvements that improve safety

and support pedestrianisation and cycling for all

ages and abilities.

a.

De

veloped to become a mixed-use precinct that

capitalises on the hospital with a mix of health,

wellbeing and education use and supporting residential

development for workers.

b. A new road that is of high quality and amenity allows for

the redevelopment of the key lands on either side.

a. There is a strong network between Western Health,

universities, research institutes, health providers

and Council.

b.

In t

he longer-term industrial uses transition to high

order commercial to respond to surrounding renewal

and the opportunity for medical and health-related

uses. Until this occurs, new land use and development

must meet existing buffer requirements.

a. The SHWEP is a state significant cluster of health

services and is the premier location for regional health

facilities in the Western Region.

b.

Com

munity health, wellbeing and education outcomes

are supported through the delivery of the Furlong

Road Children’s and Community Hub a multi-purpose

community hub for all ages.

a. Stony Creek is restored into a riparian habitat

with indigenous vegetation and habitat structures,

creating a green living spine and improving

health and wellbeing for local residents, patients

and employees.

b. Car use and car dependency is reduced by investing

in walking and cycling infrastructure, including paths,

wayfinding, signage and secure parking facilities.

c. Native grasslands and wildflower reserves are a

nurtured and cared for landscape asset and habitat

for local native fauna.

a. There is 30 per cent tree canopy cover in appropriate

locations across the precinct to facilitate urban cooling

and greening.

b.

Enh

ancement of open space corridors supports a

range of benefits, including potential integration with

active transport, improved amenity, bio-diversity

and stormwater quality.

c.

Th

e Sunshine Priority Precinct is transformed

through installing infrastructure for a range of transport

modes on the key streets, creating a multi-modal

street network where cars are only one of many

transport modes.

d.

Su

nshine Priority Precinct is an early adopter of

electric vehicle and e-mobility infrastructure that

is integrated with public transport.

a.

Th

e Sunshine Priority Precinct is the focus for

residential growth located in transport rich areas,

with an opportunity to at least double the

2020 residential population.

b.

Al

l development in the precinct is of the highest

sustainable design and connects to a precinct

approach to sustainability.

a.

Bui

ldings are designed to maximise natural

systems, including passive solar heating and natural

light, cross ventilation, capture rainwater and plants

to clean air.

b. Energy efficiency and renewable electricity

generation are integrated into all larger buildings

in the Sunshine Priority Precinct.

c. Energy, water and waste performance of existing buildings

are improved through environmentally sustainable

development and energy efficiency upgrades.

d. Buildings are designed to improve the recovery

of waste and reduction of reliance on landfill through

the use of communal facilities, bulk buying, on-site

composting and other measures.

e. Waste and resource recovery systems are

designed to meet the logistical challenges of medium

and higher-density developments and to embed a

circular economy.

f. Rooftops on large buildings are seen assets,

being used as brown roods for native grasslands and

fauna, rooftop farms, sustainable power generation,

water harvesting and places for communal activity.

a. The Sunshine Priority Precinct is the focus for

significant employment growth located in transport

rich areas, with an opportunity to at least double

the 2020 employment population.

b.

Su

nRISE District supports the industry cluster of

renewable energy projects by having a strong focus

on advancing future sustainable technologies such

as future energy production.

c.

Mo

ving towards the goal of achieving zero waste to

landfill through the development of a road map to drive

a transition to a local circular economy, identifying

drivers such as construction and organic waste chains.

a.

Th

e Sunshine Priority Precinct is transformed

through a ‘Green and Just’ approach, which recognises

the historical socio-economic and environmental

disadvantage in the west.

b.

Th

e development of a 21st Century zero-emissions

sustainable city is championed by the community,

business, industry and other key stakeholders.

a. There is a proactive precinct approach

to sustainability as a key priority.

b. There are zero net emissions.

c. There are community renewable energy projects

such as ‘solar gardens’ for temporary and permanent

use throughout the precinct, including on Council land

such as former landfills. These projects provide a

market difference that will kick start broader market

investment and clustering of industry with large take-up

from local high energy users.

d. Land and water contamination and other environmental

matters brought about from Brimbank’s industrial

and environmental history and from current practices

are collectively responded to and addressed with all

contributing stakeholders.

e.

Th

e development of an Urban Living Lab to amplify

sustainability outcomes through monitoring, evaluation

and continuous improvement. These findings can

benefit the wider Brimbank and western region,

where historically socio-economic factors combine

with lack of public and active transport options

and high urban heat.

f.

Th

e Brooklyn Waste Precinct undertakes significant

waste and resource recovery, just south of the Sunshine

Priority Precinct, and has been identified as a hub of

state importance.

g.

El

ectricity demand at a precinct level is aggregated

to purchase renewable electricity collectively.

h.

In

novation in sustainable energy is driven

by partnerships with the university for renewable

energy and major sustainable projects, such

as Energy Park, where university can partner on

research, demonstration, work-integrated learning

and community engagement.

a. Residential neighbourhoods are places where walking

and cycling are prioritised for all ages and abilities.

b.

Lo

w traffic, low-speed neighbourhood streets,

where ‘rat-running’ is deterred through appropriate

traffic management interventions (plays into Creating

Better Streets program).

c.

Ou

r local activity centres enjoy high frequency and

reliable public transport services.

d.

A ra

nge of shared-use streets and linear trails

provide walking and cycling linkages between the

lower order and higher-order activity centres.

a. Local streets and neighbourhoods are turned

into ‘Green Streets’ that are walking and cycling

friendly corridors with high levels of shade trees,

vegetation, local food production, communal

spaces and rain gardens.

b.

Hi

gh quality communal and public spaces,

create opportunities for community connection

and social support.

c.

Ou

r activity centres provide a range of quality housing

choices for Brimbank’s growing population.

d.

Ou

r activity centres have a range of high-quality and

accessible civic, community and educational facilities

and services.

e.

Li

ghting, windows and entrances have increased

activation of our streets and laneways.

f.

Ou

r public works, community infrastructure and

public lighting provide access and opportunity

for all and are designed to improve natural surveillance

and pedestrian safety.

g.

Ex

isting and new residential areas have over 30 per cent

canopy cover making them cooler and more attractive.

h.

Lo

cal streets and roads are designed to use

water-sensitive urban design to capture and reuse

water to sustain nature strip trees and increase

groundwater infiltration and reduce impacts on

local creeks and waterways.

i.

Ne

w residential neighbourhoods in the Sunshine

Priority Precinct, such as Cairnlea, Luma and others,

provide new open space, parks and gardens that

serve the new and surrounding residents.

a.

A vi

brant and inclusive mix of social, affordable

and housing options are in place to meet the needs of

lower-income households, current residents and key

workers, thereby reducing the impact of ‘gentrification’

and preserving critical social and cultural connections.

b.

Non

-traditional housing models are built: build-to-rent,

rent-to-buy and other community-focused offerings.

c. Hou

sing designs maximise solar orientation,

embrace the best sustainable measures, and create

well-positioned yard space for gardens.

d.

Ou

r local activity centres give people the ability

to meet most of their daily convenience needs within

a 20-minute walk from home.

e.

Ou

r higher-order activity centres provide a diverse

range of jobs, activities and housing accessible to people

by a 20-minute walk, bike ride or public transport trip.

f. New development has respected and enhanced the

preferred local character and sense of place.

g.

The retention and sensitive reuse of heritage places

have provided the precinct with a stronger urban form

and sense of place.

h. New residential neighbourhoods in the Sunshine Priority

Precinct, such as Cairnlea, Luma and others, are designed

as contemporary, community-focused, walkable and

sustainable neighbourhoods.

i. New residential neighbourhoods in the Sunshine Priority

Precinct, such as Cairnlea, Luma and others, provide

diverse housing types, including social, affordable,

and community focused housing options, to provide a

multi-faceted approach to local housing provision.

a.

A ‘

bottom-up’ transformation that focuses

on delivering outcomes for our local community,

by our local community, is created through the

use of community wealth building, community banks

and community co-ops.

b.

Lo

cal activity centres provide a diversity of retail needs,

particularly around food and drink premises, which

provide vibrancy and activity.

c.

A ra

nge of shops and professional and community

services located in our activity centres provide local jobs

for local people.

d.

Hi

gh-quality public realm and civic infrastructure

support and complements the ongoing operation of

local businesses.

a.

Th

e rich, culturally diverse community is a key attribute

for our community, business and visitors.

b.

Po

pulation growth retains and strengthens the culturally

diverse community leading to a vibrant and dynamic

city where residents live in harmony.

c.

He

ritage residential areas that have a strong connection

to the unique history of Sunshine and McKay, such as the

Albion neighbourhood, are celebrated and are part of

a heritage tourism experience.

d.

Co

mmunity focused housing is developed where

residents are encouraged to engage with each other

and the wider neighbourhood.

e. Our local activity centres provide a focus for local

community activities, which build a sense of belonging

and identity.

f.

Appr

opriately located and well-designed public

spaces throughout the centre, including spaces suitable

for community art, festivals, markets, outdoor dining

and other activities.

g.

Pub

lic spaces provide the community with opportunities

to connect to their history and identity.

h.

Ne

w developments fronting laneways and other public

spaces incorporate public art.

i.

Lo

cal community-managed hubs, such as the Kororoit Creek

Neighbourhood House, provide a diverse range of programs,

workshops, activities and events to the communities while

educating and promoting sustainable living.

j.

Th

ere is a range of affordable and social housing

provided, which cater for those most vulnerable in

the community.

a.

A pl

ace that supports water sensitive communities:

where people have the knowledge and desire to

make water-wise choices, are actively engaged in

decision-making about water, and demonstrate positive

behaviours such as conserving water at home, work

and play.

b. Organic waste is managed with local community

focused solutions. The production from this system

(e.g. worm products) could be used to drive and

deliver the fertility program for the urban forestry and

urban greening programs.

c.

Ou

r local activity centres enjoy access to quality

public open spaces such as higher amenity streets and

plazas and natural areas, particularly along the creeks

and rivers.

d.

Cou

ncil owned parks and gardens provide opportunities

to reinforce the centres’ sense of place through

highlighting connections to the ‘industrial garden

suburb’ past.

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a. Access to high quality and variety in open space

contributes to liveability and social cohesion achieved

through the provision for flagship parks, civic greens,

conservation reserves and linear trails.

b.

Ne

twork of creeks and waterways in the Sunshine

Priority Precinct provide a natural and green transport

corridor to access Sunshine CBD and key destinations

across and outside the Precinct.

c.

Th

e green spine running along the railway corridor

in Sunshine CBD provides a walking and cycle

path that connects the two ends of Sunshine CBD

but also connects Sunshine CBD to Footscray and

Melbourne CBD.

d.

Th

e creation of Sunshine Energy Park has filled

the gap in Sunshine Priority Precinct’s bicycle and

walking network.

a.

St

ormwater and recycled grey water from adjacent

buildings are harvested for reuse for watering

open spaces.

b.

Th

e Sunshine Priority Precinct goes from less

than 10 per cent canopy cover to 30 per cent, making

the precinct cooler and more attractive.

c.

Enh

ancement of open space corridors supports a

range of benefits, including potential integration

with active transport, improved amenity, biodiversity

and stormwater quality.

d.

Lo

cal streets and roads are designed to use

water-sensitive urban design to capture and reuse

water to sustain nature strip trees and increase

groundwater infiltration and reduce impacts on

local creeks and waterways.

e. Sunshine Priority Precinct has a safe network

of natural corridors for fauna.

a. New buildings within the Sunshine Priority

Precinct are highly water-efficient; reducing the

need for water across the precinct could be

effective in delivering greater water allocation

to areas of the precinct that may be unable

to be serviced by recycled water supply.

b. Development sites are designed to significantly

capture, store and reuse stormwater to increase

groundwater infiltration and reduce the impacts

on the precincts creeks and waterways.

a. Partnerships with university and land managers

help provide local job pathways and research into

regenerative land management practices.

a.

Tr

aditional Owner groups are able to transfer cultural

knowledge to preserve and maintain country.

b. Traditional Owners are engaged through ongoing

dialogue to ensure that interpretive spatial outcomes

along the creeks, wetlands and natives grasslands

are supported by Aboriginal people with cultural

connections to this place.

c.

Th

e ancestral tie between the land or ‘mother nature’,

the waterways and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Peoples are recognised, and the Indigenous

culture celebrated.

d.

Ab

original history is preserved and the cultural

knowledge shared with others.

e. Sunshine Priority Precinct is known for its border

of waterways with Maribyrnong River to the north,

Stony Creek running centrally, and Kororoit and

Jones creeks running to the south and west.

f. Creeks are a community asset that support community

physical and mental health.

g.

Th

e community in the Sunshine Priority Precinct

are connected to nature.

a.

Cri

tically endangered flora and fauna species,

including grasslands, are protected and link throughout

the precinct, providing places of refuge, interest

and learning.

b. Land and water contamination and other environmental

matters brought about from Brimbank’s industrial

and environmental history and from current practices

are collectively responded to and addressed with

all contributing stakeholders.

c. Waterways are protected, activated and restored, offering

natural beauty, habitat and urban cooling.

d. The precinct serves as a water supply catchment,

capturing and using a range of different and appropriate

water sources at a range of different scales and

delivered across the public and private realm, including

for sport and leisure reserves.

e. Wa

terways in the Sunshine Priority Precinct,

including Maribyrnong River, Kororoit, Stony and

Jones creeks, are a landscape asset and riparian

habitat with indigenous vegetation and habitat

structure for local native fauna, creating a green

living spine and wetlands.

f.

Na

tive grasslands and wildflower reserves are a

nurtured and cared for landscape asset and habitat

for local native fauna.

g.

Po

llution is caught before entering the waterways.

h. The indigenous flora and fauna species found in

the natural corridors in Sunshine Priority Precinct

are genetically diverse communities.

a. An inner-city multi-modal contemporary transport

network that connects the Sunshine Priority Precinct,

with places such as the Ballarat Road corridor,

Footscray and Moonee Ponds, Maribyrnong Defence

site, Luma, Energy Park, Sunshine Heath Precinct

and St Albans, Deer Park and Caroline Springs, and

Sunshine to Newport freight line light rail/ transit,

facilitating Sunshine access with Melbourne Metro 2

and Fisherman’s Bend.

b.

Pr

emium public transport options, including light rail

and dedicated bus lanes, serves the Sunshine CBD and

connects with Ballarat Road, creating a north-south

public transport spine connecting the Sunshine Station

with the Albion and SunRISE Districts to the north.

c.

A mu

lti-modal transport corridor connects with the

Sunshine Station Super Hub, creating a true transport

interchange with connections to trains that are direct,

intuitive and walkable for all abilities.

d.

A ba

lanced network of high-frequency, reliable and

direct bus routes work in conjunction with the light rail

network to provide for local and regional needs.

e.

Th

ere is a precinct wide approach to parking,

with new multi-deck car parking structures located

in strategic locations, connected by other transport

modes and providing for car share and electric

vehicle charging.

f.

Th

e transport network has embraced societal and

technological advances in an era where remote working

and e-commerce could be the norm. The network will

welcome and make provision for electric vehicles,

shared autonomous vehicles, and mobility-as-a-service

offerings.

g.

Sun

shine Priority Precinct is a cycling-friendly

precinct, thanks to its relatively flat area, the network

of creeks and transport corridors connecting with

Sunshine CBD, and the dedicated lanes provide on

the street network.

h.

Cy

cling is the main form of transport for local

trips within the Sunshine Priority Precinct,

with provision for e-bikes and scooters within

dedicated on-road lanes as well as a network

of off-road pathways.

a.

De

velopment is encouraged along light rail routes

to provide a higher density of jobs and housing.

a.

De

velopment is designed to encourage a reduction

of private car use, such as having great cycling facilities

for short trips, access to car share and high-quality

access to great public transport.

a. The light rail network is used to explore emerging and

new technology such as trackless trams, which is led by

the Sunshine Employment and Innovation Cluster and

built through local advanced manufacturers.

a.

Ne

w and innovative transport solutions were first

explored in the Sunshine Priority Precinct, such as rapid

bus transit and now have helped define Sunshine’s

sense of place.

a. The light rail and bus network is carbon neutral

powered through energy generation located across

the precinct.

a. Improved transport connections exist between

St Albans town centre, St Albans University, the health

precinct and Sunshine CBD.

b.

Pe

destrian paths and wayfinding signs encourage

and facilitate access to open space along Jones Creek

and the Gladstone wetlands.

c.

Pe

destrian paths and wayfinding signs at the

St Albans Train Station guide visitors to key attractions,

including Alfrieda Street, the University, Bowery Theatre,

the fresh food market, library and community centre.

a.

St A

lbans feels safe through its vibrant restaurant

scene on Alfrieda Street, high-quality streetscape,

lighting and murals.

b.

Th

e Centre is well connected to the surrounding

residential area so as to encourage access by cyclists

and pedestrians.

a. New housing development adds to the vibrancy

of the centre.

b. Streets are prioritised for pedestrians and cycling:

the public realm is high quality and has a people focus.

Significant investment throughout but particularly

along Alfrieda Street, Main Road East/West,

East Esplanade and St Albans sees a thriving heart

of the centre.

c. A great pedestrian experience is delivered from

the station, to and along Alfrieda St, and to/from the

Market/ Bowery Theatre precinct.

a.

Th

e fresh produce and multicultural cuisine attracting

customers from across the northern and western

regions of Melbourne and beyond continues to be

capitalised.

b. A revitalised St Albans university provides a true

campus experience, accessible from two train stations

both within walkable distance.

a. St Albans is renowned for its food industry,

including a revamped market and regionally significant

dining opportunities.

b.

A pr

ecinct for regionally significant arts and culture

continues to be a key destination for visitors.

Bowery Theatre continued to be a hub for community

events and performances.

c.

St A

lbans Library is utilised by young and old alike;

community spaces are welcoming, and a collocated

youth hub is always thriving with kids of all ages.

d.

A ne

w St Albans children’s and community hub

supports a healthy and happy growing community.

e. Student housing, services and entertainment

are connected to the Victoria University campus.

f. Traditional Owners are engaged through ongoing

dialogue to ensure that interpretive spatial

outcomes along Jones Creek, Gladstone wetlands

and natives grasslands are supported by Aboriginal

people with cultural connections to this place.

a.

St A

lbans is a single-use plastic-free centre,

where takeaway containers, cutlery and straws

are either reusable or made from eco-friendly

compostable materials.

b.

St A

lbans businesses use a communal waste

system, where food is composted, paper and

cardboard recycled and waste reduced.

c.

Jo

nes Creek and the Gladstone Street wetlands

are nurtured and cared landscape assets and riparian

habitat with indigenous vegetation and habitat

structure for local native fauna, creating a green

living spine and wetlands.

d.

Na

tive grasslands and wildflower reserves,

including Iramoo, are a nurtured and cared

for landscape asset and habitat for local

native fauna.

a. Public transport serves key employment and industrial

areas across the Sunshine Priority Precinct, including

at least one new Sunshine North train station on the

Suburban Rail Loop, light rail and electrification of

the Melton Rail Line.

b.

Ens

ure cross corridor connectivity is increased along

the Jacana rail corridor, providing improved access

to and connectivity between industrial areas.

a. Keeps amenity front of mind with an allocation

of open space, protection of biodiversity, accessible

waterways and bike paths in industrial areas to

support the health and wellbeing of workers and

surrounding residents.

a.

Hi

gh quality and appropriate development outcomes

for all industrial precincts, have resolved development

impediments, including land use conflicts, access to

servicing and management of environmental values.

a. Quality industrial land is protected within,

and surrounding, the Sunshine Priority Precinct,

with a range of options and locations on offer to

support the development needs of Brimbank

and Melbourne’s west.

b. SunRISE District has a strong focus on skills for

the west, including training in advanced manufacturing

and future energy production.

c. Enterprise precincts that are job dense, economically

diverse, affordable and accessible’ have located with

strong connections with Sunshine CBD and the SHWEP.

d. Leading companies and research bodies in

the fields of advanced manufacturing, construction,

logistics, energy are located within the Precinct.

e. The Orica commercial area is fully remediated

and offers one of the key gateway entrances to

the Western State Significant Industrial Precinct,

providing higher-order business services and

employment which are suitable within close proximity

to surrounding major hazard facilities.

f.

Wi

th significant redevelopment expected to

accommodate the employment and housing growth,

the Sunshine Priority Precinct has the opportunity

to become a leader in the circular economy.

a. Industrial heritage is identified and protected as

best as possible, with many heritage assets being reused

for new industrial and commercial enterprises.

a.

Lo

cal high energy users within the precinct

are carbon neutral using local energy production such

as solar farms on Sunshine Energy Park and other

locations within the precinct.

b. Leading local manufacturers spearhead the creation

of new sustainable industries, creating the ‘future jobs

of the west’.

c.

Lo

cal manufacturer’s works together to create a

local circular economy, identifying drivers such as

construction and organic waste chains, meaning

waste and energy use is reduced while production

is increased.

d.

Th

e major electricity users in the Sunshine Priority

Precinct utilises an aggregated demand management

arrangement, which includes hard infrastructure

such as batteries as well as software which optimising

energy lows.

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to deliver great projects and outcomes for Sunshine,

Brimbank and the western region.