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In the best interest of the safety and health of the Hobsons Bay community and in line with government Stage 4 Stay-at-Home requirements, Council has closed all library branches and our Customer Service front counter until further notice.

For the latest details on Coronavirus and current restrictions visit our website: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Coronavirus

Working for Victoria

Council is proud to be partnering with the state government on the Working for Victoria program, creating more than 130 jobs within Hobsons Bay.

For more information visit the Hobsons Bay Working for Victoria webpage

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Current Projects

Activity Centres Strategy

Council is undertaking an update of the Hobsons Bay Activity Centres Strategy 2006.

Burns Road Industrial Estate

Gerard Coutts and Associates are working with landowners to establish a land owner group to resolve constraints affecting the estate.

Hobsons Bay Housing Strategy

Hobsons Bay City Council is currently preparing a Housing Strategy for the municipality.

Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS Review)

Council is currently reviewing its Municipal Strategic Statement (MMS).

Neighbourhood Character Study

The Neighbourhood Character Study is important in providing direction on the appropriate location of new residential zones.

New Residential Zones

Council adopted the New Residential Zones and supporting policies at its meeting on 13 August 2019.

Spotswood Structure Plan

Long term vision and guide to housing provision, built form, public space, transport, infrastructure and economic development.

Draft Newport Structure Plan

Vision Newport is planning for a more vibrant and sustainable Newport.

Planning Policy Framework (PPF) Translation

The PPF improves the operation of planning policy in Victoria and better aligns state and local policy. It is based on a three-tier structure that integrates state, regional and local policy.