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Dandenong Central Activities District

In the Melbourne @ 5 million policy document released in December 2008, Dandenong was announced as one of six Central Activities Districts (CADs). For more information please refer to the Melbourne @ 5 Million web page. About Dandenong Dandenong is an important location because: it is the major population and business hub for Melbourne's south-east region the focus for the rail, bus and road networks serving the south-east, and the focus for significant new public and private sector investment in infrastructure and development. Revitalising Central Dandenong The State Government's $290 million funded Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative is rejuvenating the city centre and creating a fresh new future for central Dandenong. The Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative is being delivered by the Victorian Government, through VicUrban, in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong. Revitalising Central Dandenong will deliver new investment and development in central Dandenong, including the following major projects: $25 million for Metro Village 3175, a residential development for 2000-3000 residents $17.5 million to build the George Street bridge $50.3 million for the development of central Dandenong $197 million for new infrastructure, changes to traffic conditions, improved pedestrian access and the creation of better public spaces. In addition, the 2008-09 Budget delivered $19 million to construct a new 5 Star, Green Star, A-Grade office building in central Dandenong to co-locate government services in Melbourne's south east. Work on each of these major projects is now well underway in accordance with the Urban Master Plan prepared for the city centre. Key targets for the Dandenong CAD projects include: the creation of 5000 new jobs 4000 new homes, including some affordable home packages improved streetscapes and community facilities improved leisure and recreation facilities a rejuvenated Dandenong Creek an improved traffic and transport system an expanded retail and local economy. These and other projects will reinforce central Dandenong's role as the key centre for employment, housing, service delivery and community activity in Melbourne's south-east. Dandenong Projects The Dandenong Development Board was set up to initiate the revitalisation of central Dandenong and the Greater Dandenong area. It has representatives from state government, the City of Greater Dandenong and local businesses. With the revitalisation of central Dandenong now well underway, the Dandenong Development Board is focusing on the complementary social and economic issues in the broader area. The Board is working with stakeholders to address a wide range of issues, including employment, workforce training, youth health, multicultural service provision and community building. Related links Revitalising Central Dandenong Project Dandenong Development Board Major Projects Victoria VicUrban Transit-oriented development Managing Melbourne's Growth Project partners Implementation of the Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative is led by VicUrban in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong, Dandenong Development Board and other agencies. More information is available from the Dandenong CAD contact or the Revitalising Central Dandenong web page. Background information Transit-oriented development Managing Melbourne's Growth

Dandenong Station Dandenong Produce Market is a thriving public space for community interaction

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