GREATER Shepparton City Council has begun preparing a structure plan for land in Tatura that will support the growth of the township for the next 30 years.
The structure plan will guide development of land to north, north-east and east of the township, as identified in the Tatura Framework Plan.
Development to the south of Tatura is largely prohibited due to proximity to the wastewater treatment facility and to the west due to the presence of the Mosquito Depression.
The structure plan will identify all open space, stormwater drainage and transport infrastructure required to support population growth in the area.
A shortage of residential zoned land in Tatura was identified in the 2019 Shepparton Residential Land Supply & Demand Assessment.
According to council, engineers will complete a Traffic Impact Assessment and an Integrated Water Management Plan for the land and will undertake pre-draft consultation with all landowners and occupiers of land within the plan area.
Council director Sustainable Development, Geraldine Christou, said, “Greater Shepparton is growing and there is a need to realise additional residential development fronts across the municipality, including our townships.
“New residential developments in our townships are being designed to complement the existing character of these areas, and to provide new housing options for residents across Greater Shepparton.
“The Tatura Structure Plan will guide the sustainable development of Tatura for the next 30 years and will enable more people to move to our municipality and take advantage of our regional lifestyle. We look forward to hearing the community’s views on these initial steps.”
Feedback can be returned to Council via email to council@shepparton.vic.gov.au or mailed to Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton VIC 3632.
The closing date for feedback is 5pm, 10 August.
