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Wyndham City. Intergenerational Places & Spaces. Where is Wyndham?.
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Wyndham City Intergenerational Places & Spaces
Where is Wyndham? Located midway between the State’s two largest urban centres, Melbourne and Geelong, Wyndham is easily accessible by road, sea, air and rail. It is 30 kilometres south west of the Melbourne Central Business District and approximately 35 kilometres north east of Geelong. It is located adjacent to the Princes Freeway and has ready access to metropolitan Melbourne via the Westgate Freeway and Western Ring Road.
City Overview • The City of Wyndham is experiencing 7.1 per cent growth per annum • In 2011, 68 babies were born in Wyndham each week • If forecasts become reality - Wyndham is expected to become home to 278,000 residents by 2026 • Eventually, Wyndham will be the largest local government area, with a population of 430,000 – twice the size of Geelong
68babies born each week
‘Wyndham Social Infrastructure Planning – 2040’ • “Living document” that will change and grow over time • Planning to meet population and community infrastructure requirements • Involved all key State Departments, Growth Areas Authority, all relevant areas of Council • Developing strategies with partners: • Education • Health • NGOs
Key Principles • Planning • Consultation • Conversations • Synergy
Lessons & Message • Look for the natural fit rather than try to create something artificial • Don’t expect one size to fit all
Contact details: Priscilla Mayne Manager, Aged & Disability Wyndham City Council PO Box 197 WERRIBEE VIC 3030 Ph: (03) 9742 0925 Email: priscilla.mayne@wyndham.vic.gov.au Web: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au