Tony De Domenico Executive Director  UDIA (VIC)

Urban Development Industry Backs New Suburb at Casey

Sunday 6 November 2011: The Urban Development Industry of Australia (Victoria) today welcomed the approval of a new 6000 lot residential suburb at Clyde North within the City of Casey.

Executive Director of UDIA (VIC), Tony De Domenico said the announcement was timely and provided the industry with a certainty for forward planning in a difficult period.

"This announcement is a major boost of confidence in forward employment as behind every one of the 6000 homes stands many jobs, opportunities for apprentices in all trades and a market for building suppliers."

Mr De Domenico said, the development industry, would under the program released through an approved a Developer Contributions Plan, provide $117 million for local community infrastructure.

"These funds, generated by the industry, will help finance schools, kindergartens, maternal and child health centres, parks, roads, transport and sports grounds".

"The release of the 432 hectare site, plus 137 hectares of open space to include a network of 15 parks and a conservation reserve to complement Cardinia Creek, reflects the agenda of the UDIA EnviroDevelopment certification program to benchmark environmental excellence."

Mr De Demenico said, "the UDIA is pleased to see the streamlining in planning process in a co-operative manner with the City of Casey to cut years off the planning process to assist in housing affordability, one of the major issues facing the community."

The development industry of Victoria is responsible for 12% of Victoria's economic development and directly employs 100,000.    

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