Community Project
Who is responsible for delivery?
Status as of November 2023
Government Primary School
Victorian Government (Department of Education and Training Victoria/Victorian School Building Authority)
No status change: Land has been acquired by VSBA to support the delivery of a future school within Wallara Waters. We continue to work closely with the Victorian School Building Authority and will update the community with further information as this becomes available to us.
Community Centre
Mitchell Shire Council
No status change: The masterplan of Phase Two of the project – south of Taylors Creek – has been designed to incorporate a Council-run Community Activity Centre adjoining the proposed school site. We’re continuing our discussions with Council over a prospective purchase of the proposed site.
Proposed Retail/ Commercial
Mondous Property Australia
No status change: Per our previous communications, economic analysis has indicated that by approximately 2026 Wallan East could support a neighbourhood shopping centre based on the main trade area growing to a population of 29,000. The other factors that will influence the timing of a development include economic conditions, tenant demand and Mondous Property’s own requirements. The timing for the neighbourhood shopping centre therefore is not known yet. Mondous Property will review this again in early/mid 2024 and we will provide the community an update as soon as we know more.
Sales
Frasers Property Australia and Mondous Property Australia
Stage 22 land sales continue to the south of Taylors Creek. There are also some remaining lots in Stage 13 and 16. There are very limited lots currently on the market ranging in size from 350 to 486 sqm and in price from $304,000 to $410,000.
Hume Freeway Bridge and Macsfield Road
Frasers Property Australia and Mondous Property Australia
An additional road connection is planned in the southern section of Wallara Waters which includes a new bridge over the Hume Freeway. Mitchell Council and the Department of Transport approved the functional layout for Macsfield Road, and the design has been provided to the Department of Transport. We have received and responded to one round of design comments and are awaiting their latest round of comments. The design and construction element has also now gone to tender, and will close at the end of December. Final decisions on the successful contractor will be made in Q1 of 2024. As per the direction from the Department of Transport, the Hume Freeway Bridge cannot commence construction until the intersection works are complete.
Taylors Creek and wetlands system
Frasers Property Australia and Mondous Property Australia
Our major landscaping project to create the wetlands was on hold over the past 18 months awaiting more favourable weather conditions. We are also awaiting Melbourne Water approval for outfall channel upgrade works through Yarra Valley Water land. Subject to this approval, these works are to be tendered with a plan for work to commence in Summer 2023/24. Once this element is completed, Taylors Creek and wetlands works can be programmed for completion.
Hume Freeway ‘on’ and ‘off’ ramps at Watson Street
Victorian Department of Transport
Planning works are still underway to upgrade the Watson Street interchange at the Hume Freeway. The planning phase should be completed in 2024. For more information you can track progress here on the Major Roads Projects Victoria website: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/ projects/mrpv/watson-street-interchange
Community Event
Description
Springtime Splendour
On September 23 we hosted our first Springtime Splendour Event at Merri Creek. The sold-out event offered an array of activities and amusements for the wider community. The Bush Bus activities added an educational twist, allowing kids and adults to explore the wonders of nature. Other activities included an animal petting zoo, face painting, live music and a range of food and beverage options. We are grateful for the tremendous support from the community and look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.
Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Fridays continue to run on the first Friday of each month at the Wallara Waters Sales Centre Carpark. These afternoons are a great way to catch up with your neighbours, hang out with friends, meet the wider community and get to know the Frasers Property team. We thank the support we have had from the SES and CFA and look forward to keeping these gatherings going into the new year, as well as organising new and different events.
Music in the Park
On November 18 we hosted “Music in the Park” at Merri Creek Park. This event saw over 200 people join us for a night of music, magic and fun. Activities included a live band, magic show, face painting as well as a sausage sizzle put on by the Wallan District Cricket Club. We hope all attendees had a great night and had a chance to meet more of their neighbours and wider Wallan Community. We would also like to thank those who helped with ideas and feedback about the Stage 23 park design.