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GV Link - A Freight Logistics Centre project

L-R: Council's Coordinator Major Projects Graeme Pollard, Project Engineer Phillipa Lui, Mayor Geoff Dobson and Manager Enginering Projects Doug Smith look over the freight centre site plans.

GV Link, a freight and logistics centre, will be built on 331 hectares at 250 Toolamba Road, two kilometres south of the Midland Highway in Mooroopna and will consist of an intermodal terminal and general freight area.

What is the current status of the project?

GV Link is investment ready!

• Designs for Stages 1 to 3 and preliminary design of Stages 1 to 6 have been prepared
• Site physically acquired by Council
• Planning permit issued.
• The functional and detailed design works is currently approaching completion.

The Australian Government has committed $3 million to Stage 1 of the project, with the Victorian Government also committing $2 million to Stage 1.

Key milestones

The following project milestones have already been achieved within the timeline and budget:

2007

• Economic Review completed
• $3 million Australian Government Commitment

2008

• Planning Scheme Amendment gazetted
• Land acquired for development
• Design EOI concluded
• $2 million Victorian Government commitment
• Planning permit issued

2009

• Landscape Design Report completed

2010

• Detailed design plans prepared

Next steps:

•  Finalise design plans
• Industry commitment
• Site preparation
• New tenants relocated and operational
• Commitment of GV Highway Shepparton Bypass
• Funding sought for next stages of GV Link

If your business is interested in investing in GV Link , or you would simply like more information, contact the Economic Development Branch at Greater Shepparton City Council on (03) 5832 9847.