

The Growth Areas Authority is an independent statutory body with a broad, facilitative role to help create greater certainty, faster decisions and better coordination for all parties involved in planning and development of Melbourne’s growth areas. We report directly to the Minister for Planning.
The goals of the Growth Areas Authority are to:
The Growth Areas Authority was established in 2006 as part of the Victorian Government’s plan for outer urban development, A Plan for Melbourne’s Growth Areas. This plan sets out a vision for Melbourne’s growth areas over the next 25 years.
The Growth Areas Authority works in partnership with local Councils, developers and the Victorian Government to help create sustainable, well serviced communities.