The Victorian Government has unveiled a major plan to boost industrial development across the state, unlocking more than 5,800 hectares of land to support freight, logistics, and manufacturing industries.
Released on Sunday 2 November, the Victorian Government’s 10-Year Plan for Industrial Land sets out when and where land will be released and rezoned, supported by faster planning approvals, coordinated infrastructure delivery, and streamlined processes designed to give businesses greater investment confidence.
The plan targets economic growth particularly in Melbourne’s northern and western corridors and key regional centres, protecting the most valuable tracts of industrial land through zoning controls. It aims to create capacity for around 100,000 jobs by 2035 and drive approximately $9.5 billion in new investment once fully developed.
Planning is already underway to unlock key metropolitan sites at Merrifield North, Derrimut Fields, Altona North, and Hastings, alongside regional employment precincts in Ballarat, Bendigo, Parwan, and Avalon.
The initiative also introduces an Industrial Land Gateway Service, designed to accelerate rezoning by allowing unzoned precincts to be brought forward when planning and infrastructure requirements are met—reducing red tape and enabling shovel-ready projects to proceed sooner.
To further support regional councils, the Government has established a $10 million Trunk Infrastructure Fund to connect new industrial land to essential services such as power, water, and road networks, helping businesses “hit the ground running.”
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said: “We’re unlocking the land we need for the industries that power our economy – from freight and logistics to advanced manufacturing. This 10-year plan is about backing industry, backing jobs, and backing Victoria’s economy for the long-haul.”
Minister for Economic Growth Danny Pearson added: “This plan gives business confidence, cuts delays, and backs the people who build things, make things and move things – creating jobs and keeping Victoria’s economy strong.”
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