region and around the region. to jobs and services for people in regional and rural areas (12). Develop infrastructure that supports diversification of energy generation and supply. Options are explored under Transition to lower carbon energy supply and use (18). Providing for enhanced freight distribution to markets. Options are considered under Improve the efficiency of freight supply chains (13). GREAT SOUTH COAST REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND OPTIONS Encourage the early provision and take-up of the National Broadband Network (NBN) by households and industry across the region. The NBN forms part of our base case. Options to leverage this capability are discussed under Improve access to jobs and services for people in regional and rural areas (12). Support the sustainable development of the region’s marine environment and infrastructure for industry and recreational uses. Marine environments are discussed under Help preserve the natural environments and minimise biodiversity loss (16) and Improve the health of waterways and coastal areas (17). Plan and capture developer contributions and coordinate the delivery of infrastructure to ensure it is supplied efficiently and when required to support growth. The options are explored Address infrastructure demands in areas with high population growth (1). CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND OPTIONS Ensure access and connectivity between settlements within and external to the region. Options are explored under Improve access to jobs and services for people in regional and rural areas (12). Develop integrated freight precincts and related networks as a means of improving the distribution and collection of goods across the region. Options are considered under Improve the efficiency of freight supply chains (13). Consider technological advancements in the transport network. The role of ICT has been considered across all sectors, including the transport network.
LODDON MALLEE SOUTH REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND OPTIONS Improve transport connections between Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo (via Maryborough and Castlemaine). This is considered as an option under Improve access to jobs and services for people in regional and rural areas (12). Support ongoing investment in infrastructure and management of water resources to enhance security and efficiency of water supply to irrigators, farms and urban areas. Options are considered under Manage threats to water security, particularly in rural and regional areas (14). Agree on a target for regional energy generation. While a target has not been explored, options for regional energy generation are considered under Transition to lower carbon energy supply and use (18). HUME REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND OPTIONS Plan for transport services and infrastructure provision that keep pace with growth and change in the key urban areas and respond to changes. Options are explored under Address infrastructure demands in areas with high population growth (1). Support provision of adequate facilities to manage the Hume region’s waste, including resource recovery facilities. Options are explored Manage pressures on landfill and waste recovery facilities (15). Promote the Hume region’s network of tracks and trails and support activities that complement and extend use. Options are explored under Help preserve natural environments and minimise biodiversity loss (16). GIPPSLAND REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND OPTIONS Support the development of freight and logistic precincts in Morwell and Bairnsdale. Options for the planning of logistics precincts are discussed under Improve the efficiency of freight supply chains (13). Plan for flexible and/or mobile provision of Options are explored under Address
options that Infrastructure Victoria considered Based upon the evidence available to Infrastructure Victoria, this option has been filtered out for this need at this stage. An option for Bendigo-Ballarat-Geelong rail service (BBG) was considered. The feasibility study by Public Transport Victoria has suggested this connection would be better served by buses. Is any evidence that would make us reconsider our assessment? Concepts requiring further development These options may have merit, but are either not well developed enough to undertake a full assessment, or are sufficiently developed but have not yet been assessed against this need. Driverless freight vehicles (DFV) – Support the deployment of driverless freight vehicles, including facilitating trials of driverless technologies. Melbourne Airport new road link (MAN) – Construct a new road from the M80 to the west of Melbourne Airport to connect with the freight precinct, improve travel and reliability for road freight vehicles. New port (NCP) – Construct a new port to complement the Port of Melbourne and meet demand to import goods into Victoria. Regional rail eastern corridor dedicated rail (RRE1) – Build dedicated regional rail tracks on the south-east corridor to separate regional passengers and freight from metropolitan trains. Regional rail electrification (RRE2) – Electrification of passenger rail services to Geelong (Sunshine to Waurn Ponds), Ballarat (Sunshine to Wendouree) and Bendigo (Sunshine to Epsom and Eaglehawk) to increase line capacity and reliability. Regional rail gauge standardisation (RRG) – Convert the remainder of the regional rail network across Victoria, including the passenger network, from broad gauge to standard gauge. Western intermodal freight terminal (WIF) – Develop a new interstate terminal and freight precinct at Truganina in Melbourne’s west as well as a rail link to the interstate rail freight network. What are your thoughts on these concepts that require further development? Is there information or issues we should consider in examining these concepts?