The Australian Government is building the Goulburn Valley’s future, driving economic growth and improved freight efficiency with a partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council to deliver a $22.9 million freight precinct.
The Australian Government will invest $8.5 million in the new Goulburn Valley Link Freight Precinct, with Council committing $14.4 million.
“The Goulburn Valley is a powerhouse of agriculture and innovation, and this freight and logistics precinct will capitalise on its location and its connection to national and interstate transport links,” says Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
This investment will deliver critical enabling works, including road connections into the new freight precinct, located outside Mooroopna west of Shepparton.
“We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Victorians, and this project will improve freight connections for job-creating regional businesses in our state’s north,” says Senator for Victoria Jana Stewart.
The construction of a new roundabout and upgrades to Simson Road will enable large, High Productivity Freight Vehicles to access the facility.
Works on the project are expected to begin in early 2025.
“The GV Link Project has been over a decade in the making and is the result of persistence in making this ambitious project a reality,” says Mayor of Greater Shepparton Cr Shane Sali.
“The Australian Government’s investment will be a catalyst for Council to kick start the project, showing recognition that the Goulburn Valley is a national powerhouse for agriculture and industry, especially food manufacturing.
The GV Link site and future logistics hub is set to boost Greater Shepparton’s growth as a regional centre over the next twenty years.”
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