Roxburgh Park Council Approves Housing, Retail and Transport Infrastructure Plans

Roxburgh Park Neighbourhood Centre at 175 Donald Cameron Drive is undergoing coordinated mixed-use development for commercial, retail, residential and open space purposes under the Hume planning scheme. This work runs alongside other projects that will require council and community input on sequencing and priorities.

Mixed-Use Plans at the Neighbourhood Centre

The development at 175 Donald Cameron Drive combines several land uses in one location. Planners must decide how to balance commercial spaces with residential units and open areas while meeting Hume planning scheme requirements. Residents and local groups will have opportunities to comment on layout and access details as applications progress.

Housing Progress and Pavilion Upgrade

The True North estate, formerly Arena, has sold all 540 blocks in its Roxburgh Park neighbourhood, with about 300 homes built or under construction as of the past year. Separately, a $500,000 pavilion upgrade and expansion at Roxburgh Park's Lakeside Reserve is underway, with completion expected in early 2026, including female-friendly change facilities and accessible amenities. These two projects show the pace of residential growth and the need for supporting facilities.

Approximately 30 new homes are approved annually in Roxburgh Park, with 151 approved between FY-21 and FY-25, plus 4 in FY-26 so far. This steady rate means decisions on infrastructure capacity will continue to arise as new approvals are considered.

Upcoming Projects and Next Steps

Key upcoming projects impacting the area include the Roxburgh Park Pavilion Upgrade, Halcyon Highlands Over 55s Community, and the proposed Upfield Line rail extension to Roxburgh Park and Craigieburn. Council will need to set timelines for each item and coordinate funding sources. Community consultation sessions are expected to help refine designs and priorities before final approvals.

Next steps involve monitoring planning applications for the neighbourhood centre and tracking progress on the rail extension proposal. Local input on these matters will influence how the projects fit together over the coming years.