Infrastructure & local insights

Northern Melbourne continues to flourish, with significant investments in major transport, sporting, school and recreation facilities elevating liveability and allure in this highly sought after region.

Dangerous level crossings on Albert and Albion Streets in Brunswick, along with six other crossings in the area, will be removed by 2027. This will improve safety, increase the frequency of train services, ease traffic congestion and create more open spaces. The project will include an elevated rail bridge and enhancements to the Upfield Bike Path, offering a safer and quicker connection for pedestrians and cyclists.

Redevelopment of the East Brunswick Village is underway, revitalising the 3.1-hectare site into one of the area’s largest and most vibrant urban communities. When complete, the lifestyle-focused village will include a restaurant and entertainment precinct with a boutique cinema, and a wellness building housing a fitness centre, medical clinic, compound pharmacy, massage, yoga, Pilates, allied services and a health spa.

The $1 billion transformation of the 6.7-hectare former Pentridge Prison in Coburg continues at pace. When complete, the complex will include more than 1500 residences across 12 buildings, a major shopping centre with 20 speciality stores and a 15-screen cinema. By 2026, it’s expected to attract 200,000 visitors annually.

Schools across the region have benefited from significant investment in recent years, and this trend looks set to continue. Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College will unveil a $12 million upgrade next year, including a new arts and technology centre. Brunswick North West Primary School opened its new science, technology, environment, language and arts building with a roof garden terrace this year. And next year Our Lady of Help Christians School in Brunswick East will get a new $2 million STEM learning area.

Merri-Bek council has plans to significantly expand and improve parkland across the municipality over the coming years. The project will include new circuit paths, community facilities and fitness equipment at local parks such as Balfe Park and Dunstan Reserve in Brunswick East, Harmony Park in Coburg, and Richards Reserve, Coburg North.

Meanwhile, sporting facilities across the region are also in line for major upgrades. Work is underway to redevelop the sports pavilion at popular Fleming Park in Brunswick East, featuring an upgraded Bocce Club building, bike path and children’s play area. Brunswick East’s Sumner Park sports pavilion will also be refurbished, while two new tennis courts will open this year at Reaburn Reserve, West Brunswick.

Northern Melbourne’s vibrant local communities, excellent sports and recreation facilities and quality schools, alongside sustained investment in new and improved infrastructure, guarantee the enduring appeal and long-term growth of this in-demand area.

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