Latrobe City Council is calling on state and federal governments to invest in the establishment of a trunk infrastructure fund to boost housing supply and create more jobs closer to home.
As one of Victoria’s four Regional Cities, Latrobe City provides an exceptional quality of life. It offers access to top-tier sporting facilities, a world-class performing arts centre, diverse retail opportunities, educational institutions like TAFE Gippsland and Federation University, and established public transportation via the Gippsland train line.
Our proposal for a trunk infrastructure fund would aim to support the initial upfront delivery of crucial infrastructure, including sewerage, gas, electricity, and arterial road connections, to fast-track development. Developers would replenish the fund as lots become available, ensuring its continuous use for future developments.
The introduction of the fund would empower communities in Latrobe City to activate housing developments faster, tackling the root problem of housing supply.
We are calling for:
- An initial investment of $35 million to kick start a rolling trunk infrastructure fund that will deliver housing in three key locations including: Lake Narracan , Traralgon North and Morwell North -West.