Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has prepared the draft Greater Dandenong Planning Scheme Amendment C229gdan.
The Amendment applies to the Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale.
The proposal seeks to enable the redevelopment of the land for predominantly residential use, including approximately 7,500 homes, supported by community facilities, open space and commercial and retail uses.
The Minister for Planning is the planning authority for the Amendment and has established the Sandown Racecourse Advisory Committee. The committee was appointed by the Minister for Planning to advise the Minister on all relevant matters associated with the proposed redevelopment of the Sandown Racecourse.
Further information can be found at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/sandown-racecourse-advisory-committee
What is the role of Council in this process?
Council is a key stakeholder and will participate in the Committee process.
However, Council is not leading the draft planning scheme amendment process.
Current Status
The amendment is with the Minister of Planning for consideration and decision.
Translation and interpretation assistance
An information sheet is available in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Khmer and Punjabi at:
https://engage.vic.gov.au/sandown-racecourse-advisory-committee
If you need help with translating and interpreting, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 (within Australia) or visit www.tisnational.gov.au
Contact information
If you have questions about the committee process, contact Planning Panels Victoria by email planning.panels@transport.vic.gov.au
For all other questions, contact the State Planning Services Customer Contact Centre on 136 186 or email stateplanning.services@transport.vic.gov.au
