Increasing safety and convenience, the Princes Highway Trail project delivers a sealed cycling and walking path linking Fairweather Parade in Officer to Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Improving access to the library for the Emerald community, this project will create a larger space for children and families and expand study spaces and accessibility.
Program: Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
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Kevin Collopy Pavilion
The Kevin Collopy Pavilion upgrade will deliver two new change rooms, ensuring facilities are female-friendly and accessible, as well as upgrades to the umpires’ and scorers’ rooms.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme
Revitalising the Springvale Boulevard shopping strip with the latest streetscaping will provide a boost for local businesses and jobs.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Upgrades to Ross Reserve will see an all-abilities playground, a new basketball court, water fountains, and family picnic areas and shelters.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Fund
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The Flinders Civic Hall Redevelopment provides an accessible community hub including a hall, kitchen, performance stage, toilets, meeting rooms, landscaping and more.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Redeveloping the ageing pavilion and facilities in RF Miles Reserve in Frankston will provide female-friendly change rooms and facilities to improve the sporting experience for netball, cricket and AFL players.
Program: Local Sports Grants
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The Point Nepean Camping Development project will deliver a new facilitated camping experience within the historic Quarantine Station precinct among heritage buildings and coastal vegetation.
Program: Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan
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To make Casey Fields fit for AFLW, this upgrade will include new female-friendly change rooms, an indoor training centre, and strength and conditioning room.
Program: Building Works Package
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The new pavilion in the Pat Rollo Reserve delivers improved and accessible amenities to local sports clubs and the wider community.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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Benefiting district level AFL, cricket and netball, the new pavilion will include community, storage and office spaces, a kitchen, undercover areas, and unisex change rooms.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The new parklets, artworks and outdoor dining additions to Beach Street will create a safe, attractive gathering spot.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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The redevelopment of tennis facilities in Burden Park will deliver upgraded playing surfaces, fencing and lighting.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The redevelopment and extension of the old pavilion will create a modern and accessible sports facility for Lyndhurst.
Program: Local Sports Grants
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As well as brightening the atmosphere of the waterfront, the installation of feature lighting at Frankston Pier will improve safety through better visibility.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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The Alma Treloar Masterplan Implementation - Stage 2 will deliver a new outdoor amphitheatre upgrade, stage and shade sail, picnic shelters, public furniture, BBQ facilities and drinking fountains.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Upgrading the Woodbine Children’s Centre involves refurbishing two kindergarten rooms, as well as adding maternal child health and community rooms.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Making shopping in Parkdale more attractive and convenient, this project includes landscaping, seating, places for footpath trading and improved approaches to the roundabout and station.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne project will provide eco-tourism and diverse family experiences for visitors including new outdoor community, event, and biodiversity learning spaces.
Program: Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan
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To create a stronger all-year-round connection between the shopping area and beach, the Blairgowrie project includes a central gathering place and footpath upgrades.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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The two-storey Youth Services Hub boasts much-needed facilities for clinical consultation, activities and meetings as well as a reception area.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Focused on the needs of young children and their families, the new Orana Community Place will also offer flexible, multipurpose meeting and event rooms for all residents.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The new centre on Brunt Road will focus on family wellbeing, with a kindergarten, maternal and child health services, allied health consulting suites, and a community room.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Upgrades to a kindergarten building at the Strong Drive Children’s Centre in Hampton Park will improve access to kindergarten and maternal and child health services for local families.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The Keysborough South Community Hub library lounge will include space for reading, study, work and kids’ story-time, with a self-service library kiosk to order items from Dandenong Library.
Program: Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
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Local sports clubs and the community get a new pavilion following the recent sports fields redevelopments.
Program: Local Sports Grants
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Upgrading the grounds of the Cardinia Cultural Centre involves installing public seating, single level walkways, landscaping, lighting and a mural.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at Bonbeach Sports Reserve and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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Local cricket and AFL clubs and the Berwick community will benefit from the new sports oval and a modern pavilion with all the latest amenities.
Program: Local Sports Grants
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The redevelopment of Olive Road Community Pavilion transforms the ageing facility with multi-purpose meeting spaces, a kitchen, and female-friendly change rooms.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The Littlecroft Family and Community Centre upgrade will address the needs for community services and programs in Narre Warren South and surrounding areas.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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This neighbourhood streetscape revamp will upgrade footpaths and lighting, plant trees and install new street furniture.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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The old Koo Wee Rup Bowls pavilion will be replaced by a modern facility with unisex change rooms, a first aid and massage room, a large kitchen and community meeting rooms.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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Among the improvements attracting residents into Princes Gardens will be better lighting, accessibility and a more challenging layout for skateboards, scooters, and BMX.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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Adding paving, trees, landscaping and street furniture around the Excelsior Drive shops will improve access for pedestrians and brighten up the centre.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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This project includes the construction of a landscaped parklet and landscaping around the shopping centre to encourage locals to stay and shop and create a safer area for people living locally.
Program: Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund
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This major recreation project for the growing community will deliver ovals, fields and courts, community pavilions, and other facilities for recreation.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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Upgrades to the all-abilities playground in Noble Park will add play elements, seating and picnic tables, and other infrastructure.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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As well as a swimming pool, a gym, and AFLW change rooms, the Moorabbin Oval upgrade will include the Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing, dedicated to mental and physical health programs.
Program: Building Works Package
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This project transforms an undeveloped greenfield site in Browns Road into a modern community and sports hub with supporting infrastructure to benefit the growing community.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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Noble Park Aquatic Centre Stage 1 Redevelopment - Health and Wellbeing Gymnasium
The new Health and Wellbeing Gymnasium at Noble Park Aquatic Centre will be a health and fitness focal point for the wider community, improving community wellbeing through a range of programs.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Upgrading the Hotham Road and Point Nepean Road intersection as an alternative way to the Sorrento Ferry Terminal will deliver improved traffic flow.
Program: Building Works Package
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The City of Kingston will upgrade lighting to 10 key sporting locations across the municipality. These upgrades will provide an improved experience for players and spectators.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at Doug Denyer Reserve and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at GR Bricker Reserve and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston will upgrade lighting to 10 key sporting locations across the municipality. These upgrades will provide an improved experience for players and spectators.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston will upgrade lighting to 10 key sporting locations across the municipality. These upgrades will provide an improved experience for players and spectators.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston will upgrade lighting to 10 key sporting locations across the municipality. These upgrades will provide an improved experience for players and spectators.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at Clarinda Tennis Club and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at Keeley Park and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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The City of Kingston’s upgrade of lighting at Kingston Heath Reserve and nine other grounds will improve participation and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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To create a safe and attractive public space in this section of Nepean Highway, this Frankston Revitalisation adds parklets, new outdoor dining, public art and landscaping.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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To create a safe and attractive public space in Thompson Street, this Frankston Revitalisation adds parklets, new outdoor dining, public art and landscaping.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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To create a safe and attractive public space in Wells Street, this Frankston Revitalisation adds parklets, new outdoor dining, public art and landscaping.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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To create a safe and attractive public space in Young Street, Frankston Revitalisation adds parklets, new outdoor dining, public art and landscaping.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Adding a large splash of vibrancy to South East Water's city facing wall, this large-scale mural will celebrate the historic indigenous connection to the region.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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This project to reconstruct curbs, carparks and a lane will allow precinct restaurants and cafes to offer comfortable and attractive open-air dining.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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A safer and more convenient path will encourage cycling and walking from Frankston City Centre to Monash University and Frankston Hospital.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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The Nepean Highway between Davey and Playne Street comes alive with vibrant lighting, facade upgrades and fresh median landscaping.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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A greener, better lit and more colourful Steibel Lane will encourage foot-traffic and alfresco dining.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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The gateway to Frankston on Fletcher Way gets a greener, brighter and more vibrant look, with tree planting, feature lighting and a mural.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Ian Street gets freshened up with underground power, upgrades to landscaping, street furniture, pedestrian crossings and lighting.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Tree planting, landscaping, improved lighting and traffic control on Douglas Street will make the heart of Noble Park safer and more welcoming.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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This project will take an under-used block of land on Frank Street and turn it into the newest section of Noble Park's green corridor.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Flinders
Flinders is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Rosebud
Rosebud is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Somerville
Somerville is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Balnarring
Balnarring is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Dromana
Dromana is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
Mornington Peninsula Shire Tennis Rebound Package - Crib Point
Crib Point is one of numerous Mornington Shire tennis clubs benefiting from improvements to playing surfaces, lighting and fencing.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
The modern sports pavilion will provide benefits to clubs and the wider community through new amenities.
Program: Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
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This project has better connected passengers on the state's five busiest regional lines with 35 new mobile base stations and on-train boosters to improve mobile coverage.
Program: Regional Rail Connectivity Project
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This project has better connected passengers on the state's five busiest regional lines with 35 new mobile base stations and on-train boosters to improve mobile coverage.
Program: Regional Rail Connectivity Project
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next 2 years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next 2 years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next 2 years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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Creating an integrated community hub in Springvale, featuring a modern library service and a variety of community activity spaces.
Program: Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
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Creating an integrated community hub in Springvale, featuring a modern library service and a variety of community activity spaces.
Program: Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
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Adding commemorative signage to the Copas Park rose garden as a tribute to Noble Park local and horticulturalist, the late Tomas Copas, who the park is named after.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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Improving Shannon Mall and Station Street’s weather protection and presentation for visitors with roof upgrades and façade improvements to revitalise the precinct.
Program: Suburban Revitalisation Program
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for residents and businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next two years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for residents and businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next two years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for residents and businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next two years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for residents and businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next two years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The $550 million Connecting Victoria program will deliver broadband upgrades for residents and businesses in around 120 locations across Victoria over the next two years.
Program: Connecting Victoria
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The shopping precinct will be revitalised with more outdoor dining spaces, wider footpaths, improved parking and new landscaping to create a better experience for locals.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The community pavilion will be redeveloped to improve accessibility. New access ramps, viewing platforms and seatings areas will be added. Existing facilities, including the kitchen area and entrance, will also be reconstructed.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The hall is being renewed and made more accesible. It will have improved outdoor meeting areas, plus refurbished meeting rooms, floors and kitchen facilities.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail is being extended by 800 metres, connecting the trail from Edenmont Road in Clematis to an existing trail in the Yarra Ranges Shire. New seating, toilets and signage will also be added.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The centre is being reconfigured and modernised. All four kindergarten rooms will be refurbished, existing meeting spaces redeveloped, and outdoor signage and landscaping improved.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The reserve is being transformed with upgrades to playground equipment; new BBQ, picnic and seating areas; and upgrades to the skate park and BMX track.
Program: Growing Suburbs Fund
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The new community centre at Cannibal Creek Reserve will cater for events. It will have a kitchen, social spaces, storage and unisex toilets.
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Area overview
We acknowledge and recognise the Traditional Owners of the land within the regional area, being the Bunurong People.
Melbourne’s Southern Region spans bayside, growth areas and regional hubs of Frankston and Dandenong, and extends from its northern border at Cheltenham and Moorabbin to the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula and the eastern limits of Pakenham and Officer.
The region is growing faster than the metropolitan average, and this will increase with development in Casey and Cardinia. International and interstate migration has driven the growth, and there are large multicultural communities in Casey and Greater Dandenong.
Major industrial areas contribute to employment and economic activity in the region, while two national employment and innovation clusters provide opportunities for knowledge-intensive jobs.
There is a concentration of manufacturing businesses and growth in advanced manufacturing, while rapid population growth is driving jobs growth in service industries. The top employing industries are manufacturing, retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, construction, and education and training.
Opportunities
Southern Metropolitan communities and the Southern Metropolitan Partnership have identified a need for:
- investment to help connect young people and recent arrivals with employers, particularly those offering apprenticeships.
Southern Metropolitan Featured Projects
Revitalising Noble Park to support future generations
One of the most culturally diverse places in Australia, Noble Park is being transformed with new outdoor spaces, improved streetscapes and public gardens.
Painting a brighter picture for women’s football at Casey Fields
The $8 million redevelopment of Casey Fields is designed to boost women’s participation in sport, while using art to celebrate the journey so far.
Firming up Portsea’s tourism economy at the historic Quarantine Station
For camping enthusiasts, a trip to Point Nepean, on the most westerly tip of the Mornington Peninsula, is about to get even better.
Creating new opportunities for events, social interaction and education on the Mornington Peninsula
Designed in consultation with the local community to meet its current and future needs, the Flinders Civic Hall Redevelopment on Cook Street will create a purpose-built facility.
Southern Metropolitan Latest News
A place for all to play in Noble Park
Published: 19 Apr 2022
Everyone deserves a safe place to play and a new playground in Noble Park has given people of all abilities and ages that opportunity.
Tyla Hanks is living her AFLW dream at Casey Fields
Published: 31 Jan 2022
Just when Tyla Hanks thought she’d hit a dead end, the AFLW was established and her dream of becoming a professional footballer became a reality.
Levelling the playing field at Frankston's Jubilee Park
Published: 12 Jan 2022
After years of feeling left out in the cold, women and girls playing football at Jubilee Park in Frankston are celebrating plans for female-friendly facilities.
Coming up roses for local legend at Copas Park
Published: 17 Dec 2021
Noble Park horticulturist Tom Copas’ legacy will live on forever with a fitting tribute to his contribution as the area’s first ever rose grower.
Page last updated 04 Mar 2022