Community invited to provide input on Alexandra East Development Plan

Published on 21 March 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council is calling on the Alexandra community to provide feedback on the proposed options for the Alexandra East Development Plan (AEDP). This follows the formation of a Community Reference Group late last year, where 12 local residents, representing the diverse aspects of the Alexandra community, were appointed to help shape the direction of the plan.

Council is now seeking feedback from the broader community to identify the best options to guide future development of 71 hectares of land in Alexandra’s major residential growth area. The focus of this stage is to gather input on various elements of the development plan, including how to achieve a diversity of housing that meets both current and future needs, foster community connectedness, improve access through roads and foot/cycle paths, and manage risks such as flooding and bushfire hazards.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the process through several opportunities. On Monday 31 March, a drop-in session will be held at the Alexandra Shire Hall from 3.00 to 5.00 pm. This will give attendees the chance to review the proposed options, ask questions of Council staff and consultants, and provide feedback on the options.

Additionally, a facilitated workshop will be held on Tuesday 1 April from 6.30 to 8.00 pm. The workshop will feature presentations and table discussions to help gather more in-depth feedback on the development options.

For those unable to attend in person, an online feedback opportunity will be available from 2 - 21 April. Documents, frequently asked questions, and a feedback survey will be available at The Loop.

Learn more about the AEDP

The feedback gathered in this stage will be used to refine the development options into a single draft Development Plan. The draft AEDP will be made available for community feedback in May and June, with the final version expected to be presented to Council for adoption at the July Council Meeting.

Council's Mayor and Red Gate Ward Councillor Damien Gallagher encouraged Alexandra residents and businesses to learn more about the AEDP and get involved by attending one of two upcoming community events.

"The Alexandra East Development Plan will help facilitate roughly 700 new housing lots over time on land east of Wattle Street, as well as areas around the Alexandra Hospital and the Menzies Services’ land north of the Goulburn Valley Highway. This will support our existing community with more housing options, including for those who want to downsize or young families who want to purchase their first home. It will also attract young families to our Shire, while making sure growth is sustainable and appropriate for Alexandra. Population growth, supported by additional housing, will also help us attract and retain essential services for our community”.

“Initial feedback from the Community Reference Group indicated that they were very keen to see a plan that will support coordinated, sustainable growth that integrates well with the existing township. They would expect the plan to facilitate not only diverse housing but to also address issues like connectivity through footpaths and cycle paths* and attractive open spaces that preserve large old redgum trees.”

“Community members are encouraged to come along to two community events to learn more about this important project and to have your voice heard. Local knowledge is key to ensuring the AEDP meets the needs of Alexandra well into the future and that it protects and enhances Alexandra’s unique character.”