Member for Gippsland South | Deputy Premier
Minister for State Development | Minister for Regional and Rural Development
The Victorian Coalition Government has further demonstrated its commitment to the Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment with the announcement of the advancement of the Langtree Avenue city to river connection. Read More
Stage One of the $6.4 million Mildura Airport Terminal Redevelopment project is complete, with Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan inspecting the completed works today, paving the way for Stage Two of the project to take off. Read More
The redevelopment of Mildura’s riverfront is a step closer with the appointment of Places Victoria to progress the Mildura Riverfront Precinct Redevelopment Stage 2 plan, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan said today.
Mr Ryan said Stage 2 included the redevelopment of up to nine hectares of VicTrack-owned land located between the riverfront parkland and Mildura’s Central Business District (CBD).
“The main focus of the Mildura Riverfront Precinct Redevelopment is to build a stronger connection between the CBD and the riverfront,” Mr Ryan said.
“A stronger connection will allow improved access to the riverfront, attract investment in the local economy and create new riverfront opportunities for people to use and enjoy.”
Mr Ryan said the Riverfront Precinct Redevelopment would be delivered in two stages.
“Mildura Rural City Council is responsible for the $13.3 million Stage 1 development which has received funding from the Victorian and Federal Governments and includes the riverfront park area between the Powerhouse and Nowingi Place,” Mr Ryan said.
“Stage 2 will be led by Regional Development Victoria (RDV) and will include the VicTrack rail land between the riverfront parkland and the CBD.”
Mr Ryan said Places Victoria had been appointed to review and progress the Riverfront Development Stage 2 plan.
“A full business case outlining the project costs for Stage 2 is being finalised and will be submitted to the Coalition Government for future consideration.”
“As our appointed project manager Places Victoria has identified a number of improvements to the original Stage 2 plan that we believe strengthen the vision and viability of this important project.”
Improvements to the Stage 2 plan include:
· a new pedestrian promenade at the intersection of Langtree Avenue and Seventh Street connecting the CBD to the river; Read More
The Coalition Government’s pledge to drive economic development and growth in Victoria’s Sunraysia region will be enhanced by the appointment of a strategic specialist with specific business and industry development skills.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan today announced a Strategic Programs Manager would be based in Mildura to service the Northern Loddon Mallee region.
“This position has been specifically created to engage key stakeholders across the region to deliver a range of services and projects that support economic and community development,” Mr Ryan said.
“The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic locally-based team that will provide strategic advice to the government to progress exciting regional development opportunities.”
Mr Ryan said the Strategic Programs Manager would be responsible for investigating and managing major infrastructure and investment projects under the government’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund.
“The Coalition has announced $14.5 million towards an upgrade of Mildura Airport and the riverfront and marina development to promote Mildura as a world class tourism destination and attract new investment to the region,” Mr Ryan said.
“The successful applicant will help to drive these initiatives and other worthwhile projects in the Sunraysia region that create new prosperity, more opportunities and better quality of life.”
Mr Ryan said the successful applicant would be employed by Regional Development Victoria (RDV), the government’s lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria.
“RDV delivers programs to promote business and industry development, works with local government and communities, helps new businesses establish themselves and paves the way for existing industries to grow and diversify,” Mr Ryan said.
Mr Ryan said the position would be advertised early this year and will be filled as soon as possible.
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