Factsheet #5
October 2015
Understanding our infrastructure
challenges
Over the next 25 years, Maroondah will undergo significant
urban change as Melbourne grows. Our challenge is to
ensure that Maroondah’s infrastructure can meet the
needs of anticipated housing development.
Good infrastructure is essential to the construction of new homes, strong
communities and areas of high amenity. Its importance is encapsulated in the
community vision, ‘Maroondah 2040’:
“…attractive community with high quality residential and commercial areas
incorporating infrastructure that meets the needs… of all ages and abilities”.
Find out more
Further details are available
on the project website via:
www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
To realise the vision it is essential to plan for where new housing can be
sustained. The extent to which infrastructure can accommodate the impacts
of increased densities, changing climate and lifestyles is key. Understanding
existing infrastructure challenges will inform sound planning, investment and
the necessary partnerships with a range of infrastructure network authorities.
Have your say
Demand influences
Three major influences are causing infrastructure networks to exhibit
‘growth pains’:
Population
growth
Tell us your views on current
and future housing issues by
completing our interactive
survey via:
www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
•Peak electricity demand is increasing
•Key intersections of the road network reach
capacity within five years
•Rail will reach capacity within 20 years
•Growth in student enrolment across all
education sectors over the next decade
Changing
lifestyles
•Transition away from organised sports to solo
physical activity
•Increased demand for community gardens
and non traditional sports facilities.
•Increased walking and cycling in activity areas
•Increase demand for high speed broadband
(NBN)
Changing
climate
•Potential change weather patterns affecting
asset life cycle
•Greater frequency in high intensity storm
events overwhelming stormwater and sewage
systems
•Heatwaves/bushfires
Get in touch
1300 88 22 33
[email protected]
Current status
An assessment of urban infrastructure networks reveals disparity in the state, performance and capacity across a
variety of networks.
Condition: The
quality of the assets
that make up the
network, i.e. age,
rate of deterioration,
defects.
Capacity: Extent the network can
supply or handle existing and future
demand.
Function: Performance of the
network, i.e. availability, access,
efficiency.
Infrastructure
Condition
Capacity
Function
Electricity
Gas
Potable Water
Waste Water
Storm Water
Rail
Buses
Roads
Pathways and
Trails
National
Broadband
Education
Open Space
Good
Good
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Very Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Variable
Good
Very Good
Fair
Very Good
Good
Very Good
Very Good
Fair
Medium
Very Good
Fair
Poor
Fair
Poor
Fair
Variable
Variable
Fair
Good
Good
Variable
Low
Implications for Maroondah
The implications for Maroondah’s urban infrastructure are diverse. Some infrastructure networks will require
additional investment to unlock capacity and accommodate new residential development.
Infrastructure
category
Electricity
Capacity to accommodate
housing growth to 2040.
Key capacity creation project
(next five years)
New Chirnside Park Zone Sub Station
Gas
Lilydale Gas Pipeline
Potable Water
Water mains renewal for Bayswater
and Ringwood North
Brushy Creek Treatment Plant Upgrade
Waste Water
Storm Water
Rail
Bus
Road
Pathways and Trails
Broadband
Education
Open Space
Flood mitigation works in Ringwood,
Ringwood North and Croydon
Ringwood Station Upgrade
Heatherdale Road Grade Separation
TransDev network upgrades
Colchester, Canterbury and Lincoln
Road upgrades
Heatherdale Road Grade Separation
Box Hill to Ringwood Bikeway
Carrum to Warburton Bikeway
National Broadband Network rollout
Maroondah Education Precinct
Projects
Aquanation and park renewal projects
To secure economic productivity, social cohesion and a good quality of life, investment in our infrastructure is
necessary. This means less congestion, better connected transport, improved internet connectivity, sustainable and
affordable use of energy and water, reduced property damage and an increased quality of life.
To contact Council
phone 1300 88 22 33 or (03) 9298 4598
visit: www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
email: [email protected]
Translating & Interpreter Service: 13 14 50
National Relay Service (NRS): 13 36 77
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