Large Town Structure Plans

Structure plans for Churchill, Moe/Newborough, Morwell and Traralgon were adopted by Latrobe City Council on 22 October 2007. The plans developed by Latrobe City Council identify areas where land is earmarked for future residential and industrial expansion in and around Latrobe’s main towns, based on predictions of future population growth for the municipality.  Latrobe City’s general manager City Marketing and Development, Peter Quigley, said the plans are the most significant piece of strategic work completed by Latrobe City in recent times.  “The structure plans that have been developed, allow for a range of new residential growth opportunities and industrial development over the next 30 years. They have been designed to take into account the preferences of the community and the needs of industry,” Peter explained.

“A number of the structure plans emphasise some common town objectives, such as protecting land on urban fringes from fragmentation, reducing the need to drive long distances for goods, services and community facilities, maintaining and enhancing town entrances, and improving transport, pedestrian and bicycle links.  “Individual plans consider issues such as consolidating industrial areas, protecting areas for future urban growth, or improving public open space. It is important to note that the plans do not rezone the land, they merely indicate where and how council would like to see the land used in the future.

“The plans have been under development since June 2006 and have been through several drafting stages including a period of community consultation in January and February 2007. Approximately 30 submissions were received from businesses, community associations, consultants and the general public regarding the draft plans, and this feedback was considered and addressed in the final report,” Peter said.

“As part of the structure planning process, council has also developed a concept plan for the Traralgon Morwell corridor. This concept plan shows council’s vision for the land between Traralgon and Morwell, the realisation of which depends on the outcome of the Traralgon Bypass Supplementary Inquiry,” Peter explained.  Peter added that following adoption of the main town structure plans by council, the next stage will be to incorporate the plans into the Latrobe planning scheme.

“This involves the preparation of the plans to present to the State Government for consideration. As part of this process, the plans will be placed on public exhibition for a period of one month, at which time submissions can be made on the plans,” Peter said.  “Once authorisation is received from the Minister for Planning for the plans to be exhibited, council will advise the community through advertisements placed in the media inviting submissions,” Peter concluded.

• Latrobe Structure Plan Final (PDF, 8.5 MB)
• Churchill Final Report (PDF, 0.97 MB)
• Morwell - Traralgon Corridor Final Report (PDF, 2.58 MB)
• Moe Newborough Final Report (PDF, 1.0 MB)
• Morwell Final Report (PDF, 1.6 MB)
• Traralgon Final Report (PDF, 1.14 MB)
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding Large Town Structure Plans (PDF, 70KB)
• Amendment C62