This year has seen significant progress for The Valley of Tomorrow with the official launch of Stage A – Feehan Row Homes and Terraces, a planning permit for Stage B – Thomas St issued and planning application lodgement for Stage B – Buildings 1 and 2.
This will see us commence construction in due course and we would like to keep you informed on everything project related, including construction dates and timeframes, infrastructure development, traffic management plans and planning applications.
As with any major works, we are conscious that this can cause disruptions to neighbouring residents and businesses. We will use all endeavours to minimise this impact.
Our recent annual survey of over 300 local residents identified a strong desire for a more public open space in the area and the team behind Moonee Valley Park is proud to play our part in meeting this community need.
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A permit application has been lodged with Council to obtain approval for multi-level buildings of residential apartments with offices, cafes and restaurants at the ground and first floor levels. The development proposes to integrate 3 building forms with varying architectural styles and will be designed to front future parkland to be created at Stone Pine Park. The development will also front out to the racecourse so has been designed to optimise views and highly articulate the building form to provide visual interest from the surrounding road networks.
The development has been designed to be consistent with the provisions of the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme in particular the Activity Centre Zone that applies to the land. The permit application is currently in a public notice of application phase. Council will then review submissions (if any) and make a decision on the permit application. We looks forward to obtaining permit approval to continue to develop this exciting urban renewal project at Moonee Valley Park.
The land located in the centre of the track referred to as the Infield, will remain owned, operated and managed by the Moonee Valley Racing Club. This area of the racecourse is only utilised for racing events and larger non racing events when required. As part of the redevelopment MVRC in collaboration with its development partner and Moonee Valley City Council is looking to activate the Infield year round for non-racing future uses for the benefit of local residents and the greater community.
Infrastructure requirements through and within the Infield to service the redevelopment of the area remains under review with some core activities already commencing on site (trunk sewer). The infrastructure requirements for racing operations i.e. track reconfiguration is in the concept design stage with the detailed design process to commence on 2020.
The Childcare Centre officially opened its doors in June 2019 in the notable heritage building on the corner of McPherson & Thomas Streets once home to the former Secretary of the Moonee Valley Racing Club.
The MVRC funded the childcare centres redevelopment, with full oversight on the refurbishment and has secured a long term lease with Think Childcare (Nido Early Learning) with the capacity to care for up to 91 children.
The Tote Building is currently undergoing demolition and works are well underway. The cold shell of the new building will be complete in mid-June and will compliment Tote Park which is due for delivery in September. Due to
the COVID-19 crisis and the associated restrictions the Club has paused its operational program for the Tote building. The mobilising of the operational venue will be reconsidered at the appropriate time.
