Latrobe City Council is planning for future growth and is inviting the community to provide feedback on a proposed expansion of residential development to the north of Traralgon.

The exhibition period for Amendment C138, North of Baldwin Road, Traralgon is now open. The amendment proposes to rezone land north of Baldwin Road, Traralgon from Farming Zone – to General Residential Zone. The Development Plan Overlay is also proposed to be applied to the land.

The amendment is available for public inspection, free of charge, during business hours at Corporate Headquarters, 141 Commercial Road, Morwell; Traralgon Service Centre, 34-38 Kay Street, Traralgon; Moe Service Centre, 1-29 George Street, Moe; and Churchill Service Centre, 9-11 Phillip Parade, Churchill.

The amendment can also be viewed on Latrobe City Council’s website at:

www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/c138 or www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay

The amendment can be inspected at the Department of Transport and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-exhibition

Community members have an opportunity to share their feedback by making a submission before 5.00pm, Wednesday 22 February.

The public can send submissions to: Latrobe City Council, Strategic Planning Department, PO Box 264, Morwell VIC 3840, or via email to latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au Attention: Strategic Planning.

Mayor of Latrobe City, Councillor Kellie O’Callaghan said community knowledge on planning scheme amendments is important.

“Ensuring our community have opportunities to review planning scheme amendments that may affect them is crucial,” said the Mayor.

“We encourage anyone who may wish to learn more about Amendment C138 to review the information available on our website. 

“For any enquiries relating to the amendment our Strategic Planning team are here to help and can be contacted via our customer service team on 1300 367 700.”