Report calls for big investment in growth corridors

However, Mr Cripps says the new policy continues the moratorium at the McFarlane oil shale deposit near Proserpine until 2028.
Mr McGhie says the latest offer represents a pay cut in real terms.
Lisa Scaffidi says the network could obliterate the mall it runs through.

However, Mr Cripps says the new policy continues the moratorium at the McFarlane oil shale deposit near Proserpine until 2028.

However, Mr Cripps says the new policy continues the moratorium at the McFarlane oil shale deposit near Proserpine until 2028.
Mr McGhie says the latest offer represents a pay cut in real terms.
Lisa Scaffidi says the network could obliterate the mall it runs through.

Report calls for big investment in growth corridors

Print Page Published: 12:25:35 PM, Wed 13 February 2013

A new report reveals that Melbourne's growth corridors need almost $10 billion worth of infrastructure investment over the next 15 years.

The study commissioned by a group of outer suburban councils confirms a significant lack of transport, jobs, education options, medical and aged care facilities.

The report warns that the problem will become worse, as Melbourne's outer suburban population increases by half a million people by 2030.

The chief executive officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria, Rob Spence, says investment is desperately needed now.

"You don't want to create a situation in outer Melbourne where there is a significant amount of growth occurring, where [these communities] become really dislocated," he said.

"It's an issue that really has be dealt with."

Hume Mayor, Geoff Porter, say the problem is set to get worse with a growing population.

"What we would be asking from the State Government is to talk to us, listen to our concerns and let's get this right," he said.

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