Coronavirus community information

Following the easing of state government restrictions, a number of community services and facilities will reopen from 1 June. Council’s Customer Service front counter is now open 11am to 2pm Monday to Friday. Libraries and community centres will reopen on 9 June. Safety measures are in place. For details, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Coronavirus

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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.