Epping: Transit Cities Program
The Transit Cities program has served as the initial demonstration program for transit oriented development. It has created opportunities for people to live and work in the same area - reducing the need to commute and increase time spent with family and friends.
About Epping Central
Epping Central is a significant Principal Activity Centre servicing the Whittlesea Growth Area and established suburbs within the City of Whittlesea.
Epping features:
- Epping Plaza
- The Northern Hospital
- The Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
- Darebin and Edgars Creeks
- Significant employment, commercial and residential development
- Design work has commenced on duplicating the existing rail track from Keon Park to Epping and extension of the rail line to South Morang.
- Craigieburn bypass completed
- Epping Specialist Medical Centre
- Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market
Significant pedestrian and cyclist improvements will continue to be undertaken in Epping Central including signage, shared paths, lighting and improved amenity of the public realm.
With assistance from the Department of Transport’s Local Areas Access Plan funding, Council is about to commence construction of a 4.5 metre wide shared path connecting Epping Station to the Northern Hospital along Cooper Street. The path will be enhanced with seating, lighting, signage, landscaping, cycle parking and public art made available with assistance from DPCD’s Creating Better Places Program.
A significant branding strategy is currently being prepared for Epping Central that will be utilised by Council, local businesses and the State Government.
The preparation of a Structure Plan in 2009 will lead to the further redevelopment of Epping Central.
More information is available from the Epping Transit City contact
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