Victorian government injects $250,000 into Wodonga growth area planning

The Victorian government has allocated $250,000 to assist the City of Wodonga’s plan for the Leneva-Baranduda growth corridor.

Wodonga hopes to build houses for an additional 35,000 people, with 14,000 new homes. It also hopes to create 6000 jobs in the area.

The extra funding pay for the structure planning of the  Leneva growth area and the implementation of a new urban growth  zone for the area.

“The Leneva growth corridor will support economic growth and development  in the region and greatly assist in supporting the commercial development  of Wodonga’s CBD, where there is already a major urban renewal project  underway,” Minister for Planning Matthew Guy said.

The growth area will eventually link the urban areas of Wodonga to Baranduda.

Member for Benambra Bill Tilley said development of the Leneva growth corridor is vital to maintaining a strong local construction and development sector and local job growth.

“As the local member of parliament, I am proud to see that this government  is doing all it can to continue strong growth and demand in our local  construction and development sectors which is central to maintaining a  strong and competitive local economy.”