Future Vision

Information on the City's future vision, major projects and community involvement.

	Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan The Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan was created through a partnership with State Departments and two Local Governments. The unique location has allowed a unique collaborative approach to planning in the area.
	Carawatha Residential Development Project The suburb of Willagee has been transforming since the adoption of the Willagee Structure Plan in 2013, and has now been given another boost with Council's approval to progress a residential development project on the former Carawatha Primary School site.
	Deep Water Point Upgrade The City of Melville is working on a number of improvements to Deep Water Point that aim to enhance the recreational purposes of the area while still maintaining and protecting the natural environment.
	Floodlight Installation One of the City’s goals is to contribute to a healthy and active community. Providing reserves and infrastructure for sport and general recreation is one of the ways to achieve this goal.
	Heathcote Cultural Precinct Vision and Place Plan 2025 The Heathcote Vision and Place Plan describes the potential place making strategies and vision for the future activation of Heathcote Cultural Precinct
	Local Commercial and Activity Centres Strategy These documents form a guide for commercial development until 2026.
	Local Government Inventory and Heritage List The Heritage List identifies certain properties within the City of Melville for their heritage significance.
	Local Housing Strategy The Local Housing Strategy is now complete.
	Local Planning Scheme 6 Local Planning Scheme No 6 is the primary statutory planning document used to assess development in the City of Melville.
	Local Planning Strategy The Local Planning Strategy is the key strategic urban planning document for the City of Melville.
	Melville City Centre Planning the future of the Garden City Shopping Centre, Booragoon and surrounding areas.
	Melville District Centre The vision and plan for the Melville District Centre (Melville Plaza Shopping Centre & corner of Stock Road/Canning Highway).
	Melville Glades Golf Club / John Connell Reserve Investigating future development and recreational options for the Melville Glades Golf Course and John Connell Reserve in Leeming.
	Melville to 2050 Intergenerational Local Government The City of Melville acknowledges the challenges and implications for local government emerging from the diversity of intergenerational change.
	Murdoch Activity Centre Residential Opportunities Study The City has commenced a study to examine future opportunities for the residential areas around the Murdoch Specialised Activity Centre.
	Murdoch Drive Connection On 22 January 2018, an approved concept design for the Murdoch Drive Connection was announced by the Minister for Transport.
	Murdoch Specialised Activity Centre The Murdoch Specialised Activity Centre has the potential to become Western Australia's Health and Knowledge Precinct and one of the largest areas of employment outside of Perth's CBD.
	Riseley Centre The City of Melville has approved a plan (called a ‘structure plan’) for the Riseley Centre, which is located around the intersection of Riseley Street and Canning Highway in Ardross and Applecross.
	Shirley Strickland Reserve Shirley Strickland Reserve Concept Plan
	Strategic Corporate Planning The State Government has legislated an Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework for all local governments.
	Wave Park Proposal - Alfred Cove City of Melville Councillors gave approval at a Special Meeting on 6 April 2017, to progress the signing of a ground lease for the development of a Wave Park facility in Alfred Cove.
	Willagee Structure Plan The Willagee Structure Plan was adopted in December 2013. The plan is live under Local Planning Scheme 6.