Greater Avalon Employment Precinct moves to next stage

Key points

• A major employment precinct near Avalon Airport has won state government approval. The Greater Avalon Employment Precinct, covering more than 3,500 hectares, is expected to support up to 8,000 jobs in manufacturing, freight, logistics, and recycling industries.
• Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny approved the project last week, with a development plan now required before land can be rezoned and planning permits issued. The precinct's proximity to the Princes Freeway, GeelongPort, and Victoria’s second international airport is expected to attract investment.
• More than 600 acres have been earmarked for conservation to protect nearby Ramsar wetlands.