We are planning for the transformation of Council land between Burwood Highway and Lewis Park, next to Westfield Knox. A place for the community to live, work and play.

Council intends to see this land developed, primarily for higher density housing, to help create a ‘new heart of Knox’.

The area, called the Central Precinct will feature green spaces for recreation and relaxation and a mix of housing and employment opportunities, integrating with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Between March and August, we spoke to community members from all over the Knox area about the draft Land Use Plan and what they would like to see in the Precinct. During this process we received feedback which was used to prepare the final Land Use Plan for the Precinct.

At a recent Council meeting, the land use plan for the Precinct was adopted, which allows the project to begin the next stage of this city shaping project.

What’s next?

• The project team will now undertake background work to prepare an Amendment to the Knox Planning Scheme.
• Detailed investigations into suitable development approaches for the Precinct will be undertaken to understand what the requirements might be for a future civic and community precinct.

The Land Use Plan and Community Engagement report are now available to be viewed at the links below.