Policies and initiatives > Direction 4. A more prosperous city

4.1 Maintain access to productive natural resources and an adequate supply of well-located land for energy generation, infrastructure and industry

4.2 Strengthen Central Melbourne’s capital city functions and its role as the primary business, retail, sport and entertainment hub for the metropolitan area

4.3 Further develop the key transport gateways and freight links and maintain Victoria’s position as the nation’s premier logistics centre

4.4 Create opportunities for innovation and the knowledge economy within existing and emerging industries, research and education

4.5 Encourage the continued deployment of broadband telecommunications services that are easily accessible