By Tanya Faulkner
The time has come for the City of Casey residents and ratepayers to have their say on the proposed Bunjil Place Revitalisation project.
City of Casey Council is examining different opportunities to develop five hectares of under-utilised land adjoining Bunjil PLace and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in Narre Warren – known as the Bunjil Place Precinct – to increase investment opportunities and meet the requirements of Casey’s community.
Council said the site could provide a unique opportunity to build on the strong cultural and social focus created by Bunjil Place, with a potential to support greater diversity of employment, tourism, economic and social activity.
As it currently stands, the masterplan for the project includes potential multi-rise residential apartments, a hotel, hospitality and leisure spaces, wellbeing facilities, a multi-deck car park and enhanced pedestrian access within the precinct.
Following a meeting held on December 13 last year, the time has come for residents to share their ideas on what they would like to see at the site via an online survey, to further shape the precincts’ vision and ensure its development meets the needs and desires of the community.
City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM is encouraging all residents to share their thoughts and be part of the site’s development journey.
“The City of Casey is committed to creating public spaces where the community can thrive, while attracting investment opportunities and partnerships that deliver positive community outcomes now and into the future.”
Ms Duff said “The Bunjil Place Precinct provides our community with the potential opportunity to strengthen the area’s arts and tourism culture that has been established by Bunjil Place”.
Residents and ratepayers can share their feedback via Council’s community consultation website by Friday 24 February 2023: conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/bunjil-place-precinct
Following the community’s consultation to finalise the site’s vision, Council will seek the community’s feedback on selling the five hectares of land for the development of the precinct.
The long-term project will take place over the next ten or more years.
