The official opening of St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School in Clyde North was attended by over 100 people from new students to teachers and local members of Parliament attended and led by the Catholic Bishop of Sale Most Reverend Greg Bennet and Very Reverend Denis O’Bryan the official opening also served as a commemoration of St Josephine Bakhita the saint after which the school was named opened the mass by welcoming over 100 people who were in attendance “It’s absolutely amazing to see the whole community come together and really unite,” she said “We’ve got a really diverse population here so seeing the acceptance from everyone and the warm welcome that everyone’s got considering that we’re in the building phase but they’re all keen to get into the school and they want to be part of that foundational community.” Pepper added that throughout the coming years the school will be able to accommodate over 700 students not just for them but for the residents and their children to receive “quality Catholic education for all families” and that is our way to be inclusive,” she said The school recently accepted 64 new preps into its fold with allotments for 2026 already filling up as 100 preps are ready to be taken in for the next year State funding for the second stage of construction has been confirmed and was also announced during the ceremony This second stage includes eight new classrooms a dedicated STEM room and a basketball court expanding for what principal Pepper said would be the school’s growth of 100 new preps every year South-eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis and former Victorian Deputy Premier and current Victorian Catholic Education Authority chair all sharing their support of growing education in a growing suburb Richards acknowledged the breadth of new schools that have opened in Clyde North in the last year saying that “it’s important for our students to gave the facilities that they need and deserve” it’s also for our educators to give these top-notch education facilities “This is integral in making sure that the said facilities are here as growing families and emerging communities arrive,” she said seeing as that the City of Casey and Clyde North harbour fast-growing communities “This is one of the fastest growing dioceses in the country and we’ve got a responsibility to make sure that we can provide that Catholic school education for local parents looking for it and in partnership with the Victorian Government and supportive parents Tarlamis always sees the growth of schools alongside new suburbs as essential considering that it is where the youth “learn their values and prepare them for what comes in life” “It’s really our foundational support and values they learn that is important people-purpose modern schools that have all the facilities they need in that growth is key but having that diverse offering for those who want that Catholic education is important too,” he said The mass saw the younger students who were sat at the front take an active role from delivering the communion to the Bishop to being directly addressed during the sermons went around the numerous classrooms and blessed them with Holy Water The finale involved the cutting of a red ribbon and the unveiling of the school’s official plaque the director of Catholic education and ceo of the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited said that it was “exciting” to be able to attend the opening ceremony “This is exciting in terms of opportunity for Clyde North and its community to have a school that will support those looking for Catholic education,” he said With a waiting list already filling up for their classes with more on the way for St Josephine Bakhita Primary Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A father and son have been stabbed to death after a toddler’s birthday party ended in a wild brawl in Melbourne’s outer south-east Police were called to a property on Observatory Street in Clyde North at 9.30pm on Thursday following reports of an argument that spilled out onto the street the other 54 – were found on opposite sides of the road with stab wounds Police are now searching for multiple people involved who left before officers arrived Nine News reported family had gathered for a child’s first birthday party Superintendent Janet Stevenson said what was meant to be a joyous night had taken a tragic turn with about 20 people involved in the fight Investigators have spoken with some members of the victims’ family and party guests and are combing through CCTV footage from the area But Stevenson said those who had left after the stabbing were key to piecing together what happened “These people know who they are,” she said The number of attackers and weapons are still unknown but Stevenson said police believe all parties were known to each other Forensic officers at the scene in Clyde North on Friday.Credit: Wayne Taylor Observatory Street resident Sanjeeta Sharma was returning home from a walk on Thursday when she heard shouting and saw the two victims sprawled on the street “One person was face down onto the ground,” said Sharma She saw a group of young girls around one man’s body and someone else going into the house we could not really recognise whether it was blood or it was water … so we have to step over it.” Other witnesses spoke of watching family and friends of the victims desperately try to administer first aid in the moments after the stabbing Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here A father and son have been stabbed to death after a toddler\\u2019s birthday party ended in a wild brawl in Melbourne\\u2019s outer south-east the two men from Seaford \\u2013 one aged 23 the other 54 \\u2013 were found on opposite sides of the road with stab wounds Nine News reported family had gathered for a child\\u2019s first birthday party but it\\u2019s just dreadful,\\u201D said Stevenson Investigators have spoken with some members of the victims\\u2019 family and party guests and are combing through CCTV footage from the area \\u201CThese people know who they are,\\u201D she said \\u201COne person was face down onto the ground,\\u201D said Sharma She saw a group of young girls around one man\\u2019s body and someone else going into the house \\u201CWe saw something \\u2026 on the road as well we could not really recognise whether it was blood or it was water \\u2026 so we have to step over it.\\u201D with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories suspect on the run after terrifying knife incident on Observatory StreetMax CorstorphanThe Nightly1 Min Read17 Jan 2025Updated17 Jan 2025Two men were fatally stabbed at a Clyde North property on Thursday night Credit: 7NEWSA manhunt is underway after a horrifying suburban knife incident late on Thursday that left two men dead Police were called to a property in Clyde North in Melbourne late on Thursday following reports of an altercation On arrival at the Observatory Street address Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Emergency services attempted to save the two men It is believed that a third man left the property before police arrives with detectives urgently attempting to locate him The men are understood to be known to each other and have not yet been formally identified “A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine what occurred,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said “Detectives are speaking to other people present at the property at the time.” Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Woolworths and Aldi are just some of the big-name stores that will be among the highly-anticipated new Ramlegh Springs Village Shopping Centre in Clyde North An outer-south east suburb’s go-to shopping destination has been green lit – with the announcement of Ramlegh Springs Village shopping centre in Clyde North The brand new centre located between Tuckers Road Ramlegh Boulevard and New MacDonalds Farm Park is expected to bring big-name brands like Woolworths and ALDI to excited locals Designed by Melbourne’s acclaimed i2C Architects RELATED: North Melbourne salami silos neighbour listed for $100m First look inside new Metro Tunnel’s shopping, dining precinct Odd bedroom found inside bargain Melb ‘blank canvas’ store APD Projects director Brad Paddon said anticipation was building for the new centre “We are excited to deliver a brand-new retail experience to this community,” Mr Paddon said Colliers Melbourne reports 94 per cent of the 9,050sq m is already pre-committed which associate director Daniel Paul said highlights the “post-lockdown retail rush” “There has been overwhelming interest in Ramlegh Springs Village,” Mr Paul said “This demand reflects the community’s growing appetite for non-discretionary retail driven by essentials such as groceries and fresh food perfectly placed to accommodate the area’s forecasted 30 per cent population surge by 2041.” Mr Paul said the development will finally provide services that this community had been requesting for years underscoring the project’s significance and revealed to The Herald Sun some other big names joining the Ramlegh Springs retail line up “Both local and national names are keen to stake their claim – it’s not just local operators; we’ve also piqued the interest of national brands,” he said Cafes and beauty salons are expected to be among the shops being built in Ramlegh Springs Village Shopping Centre Big-name tenants like Direct Chemist Outlet and Snap Fitness are already confirmed The associate director said the Clyde North project reflected a broader trend seen across Melbourne’s growth suburbs where new neighbourhood centres are seeing “a flurry of leasing activity.” we see increased activity – Clyde North residents are eagerly awaiting to see the centre come to life “The excitement from locals is palpable; they regularly call to ask when it’s all going to be finished,” Mr Paul said The centre is anticipated to be open to Clyde North residents by early 2026 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox RELATED: Lendlease taps Japanese firm to back $500m Docklands tower QIC puts Melbourne’s Woodgrove mall on the block EVT checks in for hospitality expansion amid tourism surge This is probably not the page you’re looking for Local business owners on a greenfields estate are slamming a government body that has tried to close off access to their car park as part of a long-running easement dispute The attempted restriction by the Victorian Desalination Project (VDP) would have meant the business owners and their tenants at 1 Radon Court in Clyde North would not be able to access their carpark at the rear of their property An easement is a legal right to use part of someone else’s land for a specific purpose It allows the VDP access to a nearby Ausnet high-voltage electricity transmission line which is approximately 48 metres in length and 10 metres in width bridges the front and the car park at the rear The car park serves recently built warehouses at the front of the site Warehouse owner Victor Vp was appalled when he was notified by his tenants in the morning of Monday 14 April that a huge crane The crane was eventually removed after Victoria Police came that day Vp had been having back-and-forth discussions with VDP and Climate Action (DEECA) since March on the usage of the easement A crowd of more than 20 community members showed up on the Monday to support Vp a proposed Hindu temple and other business owners in Radon Court and Palladium Circuit who will also be restricted from building car parks due to the easement The Ausnet easement runs through a series of adjoining lots The crane also intended to block access to the rear of those lots the representative for the proposed Hindu temple next door said the temple would need a carpark at the rear and it was too late to stop them from doing that after building and setting up businesses and now people want to park their cars We’ll give it to you based on the market rate.” DEECA has required the business owners to comply with the easement usage requirements These included no parking within the easement no vehicles greater than 5 tonnes permitted to cross the easement except with permission and no stockpiling or storage of materials within the easement VDP issued warnings to Vp in March this year claiming that “apparent” breaches of the requirements occurred VDP claimed that new rock fill was placed on the easement and an excavator appeared to be working there from 19 March resulting in a crushed rock path laid over it vehicles were observed crossing over the easement to access the rear carpark VDP demanded the owner cease any existing and future activity in breach of the easement rights which included the vehicle crossing to access the rear carpark and justified the dispatching of the crane on Monday Vp denied there were encroachments on the easement and all contractor works had strictly adhered to the conditions imposed by DEECA and Casey Council “We hold all necessary permits and have complied fully with the development approvals granted,” he said Vp said the ban on the cross-over on the easement was just ridiculous as it would render the carpark useless with no alternative access in place or even feasible VDP suggested an arrangement with the Casey Council which might be able to approve access at the other side of the carpark but Vp said there was no further action following the promise “We have independently approached the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) but DTP does not support an alternative access route,” he said “The City of Casey also advised against access from Australorp Drive (at the back of the car park a DEECA spokesperson said there are strict rules around activities that can be undertaken on top of underground power easements failure to follow the rules can put individuals and the wider community at risk “The unauthorised work is being conducted is on top of the power connection for the Victorian Desalination Plant which is critical to delivering affordable safe and secure drinking water to Victorians,” they said The department noted that critical power supply equipment runs underground through an area in Clyde North to deliver electricity to the Victorian Desalination Plant It provided written notice to the local landholder on 8 April and the leaseholders on 10 April that AusNet could exercise its right to protect the easement The department shared that AusNet Services had tried to work with the landholder for alternatives to working near the easement or avoiding the easement and accessing the back of the property from another without impacting the protected zone Vp said: “We have no issue with them (Ausnet and VDP) upgrading or maintaining their assets “Our request is solely for access to our properties An unaccompanied Clyde North learner driver has shocked police after allegedly being clocked doing 200km/h in Cranbourne North in the early morning of Sunday 30 March Police were patrolling along Thompsons Road when they spotted two vehicles allegedly racing each other at about 1am was detected doing more than double the 80km/h speed limit The driver allegedly turned off his headlights and fled the scene Officers located the driver in a nearby street as he was exiting the vehicle The 18-year-old Clyde North man’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1138.10 police say he can expect to be charged on summons with numerous offences including speeding unaccompanied learner and failing to drive with headlights at night Investigations into identifying the driver of the second vehicle remain ongoing A private birthday party in Clyde North took a tragic turn last week Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two men in Clyde North on the night of Thursday 16 January Emergency services were called to a property on Observatory Street shortly after 9.30pm following reports of an altercation A 23-year-old and a 54-year-old from the same family in Seaford were found with stab wounds and treated by paramedics It is believed that multiple people left the address before police arrived Detective Superintendent Serious Crime Division Janet Stevenson told the media on the morning of Friday 17 January that an argument had occurred at around 9.30pm and escalated into a brawl that spilled out onto the street two men have been stabbed and they both died at the scene,” she said “Some people left prior to police arriving and we really need to speak to those people so we can piece together exactly what happened here last night and we are working on getting in contact with those people.” Ms Stevenson said the police understood that there were about 20 people involved in the brawl She said it should have been a celebration a spokesperson of Victoria Police said: “Detectives from the Homicide Squad are continuing to investigate the fatal stabbing of two men in Clyde North last week “Police have now spoken to all people we are aware of who were unaccounted for following the function at the Observatory Street property on Thursday “No one has been charged and the investigation remains ongoing “If anyone is aware of further people who were at the event and who have not yet spoken to police Detectives are also urging anyone who has CCTV or dashcam from the area on the night to come forward.” with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au An ironic nightmare in Clyde North occured in early 2024 when a residential fire just opposite the undelivered Clyde North Fire Station destroyed eight garages and one townhouse in early March When owners realised the proximity of the could-have-been-there fire station they were left wondering if the reality would be any different The damaged site on Spartan Avenue was less than 400 metres from the proposed station site FRV’s Cranbourne senior station officer and United Firefighters Union delegate said at the time that if the Clyde North Fire Station had been built it would have significantly minimised the property loss He recalled that it took some 10 minutes for the fire trucks to arrive on the scene which was unacceptable by both FRV and CFA standards “By the time the fire trucks arrived on the scene at 8.21am one townhouse and damaged seven others,” he said one of the union members for Cranbourne Fire Station had talked with the paper about his frustration at the failure to deliver the promised fire station as it posed operational difficulties to Cranbourne Fire Station The proposed Clyde North Fire Station was first identified in 2009 FRV announced the site for Clyde North’s fire station nearly four years ago which would be situated on the corner of Matterhorn Drive and Thompson Road it was estimated that work was expected to begin in 2021 and finish in 2023 By the time the Clyde North fire engulfed the houses who lost the townhouse her family had been residing in for only two years to the fire told the paper that she remembered when she called Triple 0 it was mentioned there was a nearby fire station She later searched for the nearby fire station and saw there was a plan for a fire station just one road across her house “But that’s been a long-time plan,” she said “I was surprised when I read that piece of information I think this party has failed the people of Clyde North because this has been like a plan for the longest time for a fire station to service Clyde North.” Berwick MP – and now opposition leader – Brad Battin commented at the time that immediate action had to be taken to finally get the emergency service infrastructure built in Clyde North before more events like this occurred we are no longer talking about what could happen but what is happening due to the absolute failure and incompetence of years of Labor government’s inaction in Clyde North,” he said An FRV spokesperson said at the time that the planning for Clyde North Fire Station was complete “FRV will communicate a timeframe for construction once it is established FRV and CFA continue to ensure the local community is provided with a high level of service,” they said Clyde North has received another boon to its future Springleaf Avenue Recreation Reserve following a $9.2 million fund from the State Government the federal government announced over $129 million for 26 projects in the city and surrounding suburbs with the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project also receiving $7.4 million for its second and third stages regional development and local government minister Catherine King said that it’s “all about building better cities” with the projects getting funding across Victoria set to increase the community cohesion community facilities are the backbone of connected societies – and they’re becoming increasingly important,” she said titled the Springleaf Active Open Space Development will see the greenfield site transformed into a multi-purpose sporting recreation and green space facility complete with accessible fit-for-purpose amenities This will include two AFL and cricket ovals Senator Jess Walsh added that projects to “uplift our cities and suburbs are needed now more than ever” “I am pleased to see the Australian government is providing this funding for our community “I’m thrilled to see this funding flowing to a range of local priorities like Springleaf Active Open Space Development to take them off the drawing board and make them come to life,” she said situated adjacent to Springleaf Avenue in Clyde North is also surrounded by one of the fastest-growing estates in the suburb with Berwick Springs Estate looking to home a future town centre and in close proximity to a number of schools according to the most recent 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census with 10,537 of these people living in the northern end of the suburb Working ages between 15 to 64 also make up the majority of the northern end of the suburb Stefan Koomen said that on behalf of the city “I would like to thank the Federal Government for supporting our community” “It’s fantastic to partner with all levels of government to deliver these amazing facilities and better outcomes for our residents,” he said It was also announced in October this year that the Raleigh Springs Village shopping centre has been approved and is expected to open by early 2026 with major retailers such as ALDI and Woolworths alongside cafes medical facilities and other amenities to be present An unaccompanied Clyde North learner driver has shocked police after being clocked doing 200km/h in Cranbourne North in the early morning of Sunday 30 March Officers have located the driver in a nearby street as he was exiting the vehicle The 18-year-old Clyde North man’s vehicle has been impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1138.10 he can expect to be charged on summons with numerous offences including speeding A former Clyde North woman reportedly accused of arson and property damage against her housemates and landlord is facing additional charges at the Victorian County Court Tsai-Wei Hung appeared by video link with an interpreter during a committal hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 11 February She pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage one count of burglary as well as a summary charge of driving in a manner which was dangerous to the public These property damages also extend to the garage roller door a 2011 Honda Jazz and a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan the count of burglary detailed that Hung entered the premises as a trespasser with intent to cause damage Hung had reportedly pleaded guilty to charges including arson and property damage The five further charges were part of an alleged “course of conduct with the same victims“ The court noted Hung’s custody management issues – a risk of self-harm and her vulnerability in custody due to her age and/or appearance She had limited English and was diagnosed with depression Hung was remanded in custody to appear at a plea hearing at the County Court on 19 May Berwick and Beaconsfield brigades were paged to a reported house fire on Grices Road VicFire advised that a large number of calls were being received for a structure that was well alight and that a large contingent of people were gathering outside the historical homestead on Grices Road Based on the further information and the large glow that was visible from some distance away Berwick Captain Craig Sanderson made an escalation for two pumpers three tankers and all trucks to proceed Code 1 Upon Berwick Pumper’s arrival on scene it was evident that the iconic and historic building located on the homestead was fully alight and threatening buildings to the east of the structure With further resources arriving on scene shortly thereafter crews donned breathing apparatus and worked to extinguish the fire and protect the exposures including tall overhanging trees above the structure crews also utilised three separate water sources to supply Berwick Pumper and Beaconsfield Pumper-Tanker and this included a hose lay by Narre Warren Pumper from some distance away to support Berwick Pumper’s roof monitor Approximately 40 firefighters worked for an hour to bring the fire under control with multiple BA crews working into the evening to conduct extinguishment salvage and overhaul operations with multiple 38mm hose lines and thermal imaging cameras utilised to locate hotspots within the property With extended BA operations into the night Bayswater BA support unit was responded to assist with the refilling of approximately 25 BA cylinders and cleaning of BA masks on scene to support firefighting operations RDO 8 and Victoria Police were notified of the event and the cause is being investigated.                                                 Power Company and Gas Company also attended The Incident Controller was Captain Sanderson and the Operations Officer was Lieutenant Obeth both from Berwick Fire Brigade The Water Sector Commander was Lieutenant Goodman from Narre Warren Fire Brigade (Selection of photos taken on the night and from social media.) 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Karl Gruber-Terrick, 23, and his 54-year-old father, also Karl, were killed when a brawl broke out at the birthday party. Witnesses heard a loud altercation inside the Clyde North home about 9.30pm, prompting an emergency services response. Homicide detectives revealed about 20 people had gathered to celebrate a child’s first birthday when an argument broke out at the party. The disagreement quickly escalated into a brawl, which spilled out onto Observatory Street when Mr Gruber-Terrick and his 54-year-old father were stabbed. Paramedics attempted to save the father and son, however, they were declared deceased at the scene. Detective Superintendent Janet Stevenson said the two men were closely related to the toddler whose birthday the group was celebrating. Tributes have flooded in since news of the pair's death broke, with the younger man a beloved member of the Fitzroy Stars Football Club. “The Fitzroy Stars Football & Netball Club send our condolences to Margaret and the Gruber Terrick family,” the club said in a Facebook post, which has surpassed 600 reactions and the comment section has flooded with grieving friends and family. “We are grieving the sudden loss of one of our much loved playing members who was a true gentleman at our club, wore his heart on his sleeve and let his footy do the talking. “We also send our condolences to his team mates and all those close to Karl. Rest in peace.” Loved one, James O'Dwyer, also posted a touching tribute to the younger victim. “I will never forget our memories together that we shared and that we were so close to each other we become inseparable," Mr O'Dwyer said. “You were my brother, my rock and someone I could always rely on. I will miss you Karl, and I pray that I will see you again in Heaven. I love you with all my heart. “I will always remember just how happy you were when you found out I wrote a song for you and how you could never let us be together and not listen to it, my prayers and condolences go out to my Aunty Margaret and Rebecca and Jasmine and all the Terrick mob I love you all.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. 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in the region capable of supporting more than 170 and 130 lots respectively.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth sites boast prime positioning thanks to their location within the highly regarded St Germain estate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne site directly adjoins the St Germain Central Shopping Centre and a thriving medical precinct; the second has immediate access to the future Clyde North Secondary College while also being a short walk from the retail precinct.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time these lots were developed and on the market the area would be even more attractive to homebuyers fully developed community with amenities right at their doorstep RPM Transactions and Advisory national strategy manager Tim Hyland said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is truly one of the last chances to secure a substantial portion of Clyde North’s competitive property market,” Hyland said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe larger of the two superlots offers the potential for a diverse mix of housing including highly sought-after medium-density development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe smaller site with excellent visibility and access due to its frontage to Thompsons Road.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth superlots will be fully serviced with GAIC and DCP liabilities to be paid by the developer prior to settlement RPM Group is deeply familiar with the project and the broader Clyde North area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Our Communities team has been a part of St Germain’s journey from the very beginning and seeing it evolve into one of Melbourne’s most desirable communities has been remarkable,” Hyland said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We understand what buyers are looking for in this area and these final superlots offer exactly that.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClyde North has experienced rapid growth with property values soaring due to high demand and limited land availability.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the population expected to grow by 129 per cent to almost 50,000 residents by 2046 these superlots are perfectly positioned to meet the demand for new housing in the area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated 50 minutes from the Melbourne CBD via Merinda Park Station and only a short drive to the Princes Freeway these sites offer a rare combination of suburban tranquillity and easy connectivity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe established infrastructure further boosts their appeal.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The St Germain superlots represent one of the last infill development opportunities in a region where land is incredibly scarce,” Hyland said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a unique chance for developers to secure a key piece of Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor with demand continuing to rise and supply rapidly dwindling.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sale of Part 1415s Pound Road and Part 15s Smiths Lane is being conducted by expressions of interest October 17.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Zaynoun Melhem on 0411-787-730 or Tim Hyland on 0402-109-409 for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Urban Developer\u003c/em\u003e is proud to partner with \u003ca href=\"https://www.rpmgrp.com.au/\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.rpmgrp.com.au/\"\u003eRPM Group\u003c/a\u003e to deliver this article to you Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook has officially launched a public expressions-of-interest campaign for the last two large-scale residential superlots in Clyde North’s St Germain estate With most of Clyde North already developed capable of supporting more than 170 and 130 lots respectively Both sites boast prime positioning thanks to their location within the highly regarded St Germain estate One site directly adjoins the St Germain Central Shopping Centre and a thriving medical precinct; the second has immediate access to the future Clyde North Secondary College while also being a short walk from the retail precinct By the time these lots were developed and on the market RPM Transactions and Advisory national strategy manager Tim Hyland said “This is truly one of the last chances to secure a substantial portion of Clyde North’s competitive property market,” Hyland said including highly sought-after medium-density development with excellent visibility and access due to its frontage to Thompsons Road Both superlots will be fully serviced with GAIC and DCP liabilities to be paid by the developer prior to settlement “This means buyers can move quickly,” Hyland said Having worked on the St Germain estate since 2015 RPM Group is deeply familiar with the project and the broader Clyde North area “Our Communities team has been a part of St Germain’s journey from the very beginning and seeing it evolve into one of Melbourne’s most desirable communities has been remarkable,” Hyland said “We understand what buyers are looking for in this area and these final superlots offer exactly that.” with property values soaring due to high demand and limited land availability With the population expected to grow by 129 per cent to almost 50,000 residents by 2046 these superlots are perfectly positioned to meet the demand for new housing in the area Located 50 minutes from the Melbourne CBD via Merinda Park Station and only a short drive to the Princes Freeway these sites offer a rare combination of suburban tranquillity and easy connectivity “The St Germain superlots represent one of the last infill development opportunities in a region where land is incredibly scarce,” Hyland said “This is a unique chance for developers to secure a key piece of Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor with demand continuing to rise and supply rapidly dwindling.”  The sale of Part 1415s Pound Road and Part 15s Smiths Lane Contact Zaynoun Melhem on 0411-787-730 or Tim Hyland on 0402-109-409 for more information The Urban Developer is proud to partner with RPM Group to deliver this article to you Neighbours told to stay inside as police seek information on stabbing deaths of two men from same family Two men died in a brawl at a birthday party on that spilled on to the streets in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs were involved in a brawl involving about 20 people Police alleged some left the scene before police arrived Emergency services were called to a home in Clyde North just after 9.30pm on Thursday When they arrived they found two men with stab wounds and Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Supt Janet Stevenson told reporters the pair had been celebrating at a party at the home and that’s escalated into a brawl that’s spilled out on to the street “It was a private birthday party that should have been a celebration and unfortunately it’s had this tragic result.” Supt Janet Stevenson speaks to media at the scene of a double fatal stabbing in Clyde North Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAPStevenson said detectives were searching for people who they believed left the area before police arrived “We really need to speak to those people so we can piece together what happened last night,” she said Stevenson urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers especially for this family who’s now grieving after losing two of their members We really need to sort this out very quickly,” she said It was unclear if the incident involved a single offender A crime scene was established while detectives attempted to determine what happened and extended to include a nearby display home car park metres away Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Numerous forensic police and homicide detectives had arrived at the scene shortly before 9am on Friday and a police officer at the scene said they were expected to be there for most of the day one covering what was believed to be a body Neighbours on Friday morning were told to stay indoors as the police hunt continued neighbours had been shocked to hear sirens in the normally quiet street at about 9.30pm They said there was a party at the home in question “We actually watched as the police arrived but police told us to stay inside our homes for our own safety.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Clyde North local and auctioneer Andy Reid has just launched his first book last month wishing to help people build better connections with their vision of success explores the common challenges people face in their careers and personal lives and aims to provide tangible and practical steps towards self-improvement who spent a lot of time volunteering in the local soccer club has a portfolio of high performance and chasing success: Australian auctioneer of the year 2022 director of an auctioneering company servicing more than 130 different real estate agencies throughout Victoria unlike many personal development authors who like to insert their success stories to constantly prove their strategies Andy tried to be invisible in the book and only showed up when necessary believing that the book was not about him but about whom he could help “I’m the least important person,” he said It has been out of a professional habit as an auctioneer “You got a vendor whose biggest asset is being sold You got a buyer who’s making a massive decision in the context of their lives You’ve got a real estate agent whose reputation in future business is relying upon it,” Andy said and that’s what puts me into a flow state “When I can wire it in my head for it to be about everybody else The Clyde North local admitted that the chase for success sent his mental health into the drain which was the reason he initially wanted to write this book He became curious about the concept of success he thought he could now articulate quite well on what he found to help others “I’ve been lucky in whatever I’ve been doing in my life It’s not like I’m the best thing ever “When mental health really got a grip on me and I knew that I had to change as a human because I was in denial almost “It was almost like I had to chase success to make up for how bad I was feeling at times “One of the best things I ever did was become a student myself the psychology around emotion and all that sort of stuff the student was hoping to find evidence to disapprove a lot of commonly known things around success but only to find out everything out there is correct If everything out there about success that everybody knows about is right “The easy answer is to tell is because it’s hard the theory around being successful has been around since Ancient Greece,” he said “But we’re looking at it the wrong way and this is the biggest thing I’ve learned The problem is not that it’s challenging The problem is the gap in connection between the knowledge and the identity of the human being.” The book further explores potential answers to the question and other elements of success Each chapter begins with a question that people ask about success and Andy tells a story related to his life Andy hopes this book can actually help to make every version of success more accessible “This book is not going to tell you something you don’t already know but it might help you feel that what you do know is actually half achievable,” he said As motorists paved their way through the newly opened Bells Road Stefan Koomen and Dillwynia Ward councillor Anthony Walter took time to marvel at the new arterial passage six-kilometre road connecting Clyde North and Berwick has since served as a critical passageway and has been crucial in easing congestion on the main path of Clyde Road Looping through O’Shea Road to Heather Grove it has effectively replaced the former Soldiers Road which was notorious for its congested t-intersection especially with neighbouring schools during peak hours Koomen acknowledged not just the local residents’ concerns but motorists who frequent Clyde Road on its congestion it’s a big boost for our local road network” “We want to say a big thank you to our local residents for their patience while works were taking place to get this new stretch of road opened up “We think it was worth the short-term pain of road works to get Bells Road opened up to support our growing community and make travelling to work Local councillor Walter echoed the same sentiments saying that there is an “extreme importance” in Bells Road especially considering that “at any time during rush hour to be able to get down to O’Shea Road and onto the freeway much easier Koomen added that advocating for further works to be done in the area “The Thompsons Road extension and the connection between Officer and all the way to Pakenham is one of our most vital road links it’s been on the forward plan for many years “We’re advocating to all levels of government for the federal election coming up,” he said provides an alternative route for residents to travel between the northern and southern ends of Casey which previously met delays due to gas pipeline works now also supports new bus routes that service the greater Clyde North area Building on the importance of future upgrades to Thompsons Road Walter agreed that the removal of the roundabout is a “major topic” that’s going to help divert the traffic when the construction begins to get those traffic lights up,” he said the vision has always been to ensure that there is infrastructure that accommodates the growing needs of newer areas in the city Mayor Koomen said that these roads “have been planned” but it’s “just about getting on with it and delivering them” “We want to work with all levels of government to make that happen and Thompsons Road is a particularly important link for employment precincts it’s about getting people home quicker to be with their families and it’s an absolute priority for this area,” he said adding that there needs to be more motions on being “proactive and less reactive when it comes to city planning” “Maybe instead of just making two lanes for a road The Federal Government announced its $41.75 million investment in the upgrade of the Thompsons Road Intersection in Clyde North on Saturday 22 February The project will upgrade the intersection of Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne Roads replacing the existing roundabout with traffic lights and completing associated works to the bus bays and shared user pathways The upgrade will increase capacity and improve traffic flow at the congested roundabout by installing additional through lanes and dedicated turning lanes It will also improve safety and enhance freight productivity by cutting time off the freight trips around Melbourne’s south east The project will deliver new walking and cycling paths to improve connections through the area along with upgrades to several bus stops near the intersection The Federal Government and the State Government are jointly funding the project with the State Government already committing their half according to a media release from Federal Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King Construction timeframes will be determined in consultation with the State Government Ms King said: “We’re building Australia’s future investing in Victoria’s road network to make it safer and more resilient “Unlike the Liberals and Nationals who starved the Victorians of infrastructure funding we are investing in projects across the state “There are more than 110 active major projects across Victoria and the Albanese Labor Government is getting on with delivering all of them.” Holt MP Cassandra Fernando said she was pleased that she had been able to successfully advocate for this crucial road upgrade “This $41.75 million investment by the Federal Labor Government will ease one of our community’s worst bottlenecks making daily commutes smoother and safer,” she said “This means less time on the roads and more time spent with your family.” Bruce MP Julian Hill said Victoria was totally screwed for a decade by the Liberals on infrastructure funding “The Federal Labor Government is treating Victoria fairly and fixing this terrible intersection is a community priority,” he said “Numerous locals have raised it when I’ve been doorknocking in Cranbourne North so I’m pleased to champion funding to fix this.” The suburb of Clyde North has finally welcomed its first mobile cell tower which was installed on Thursday 25 July after years of residents’ connectivity struggles The new tower marks a significant stepping stone for the local community and is one of the many steps in the Connecting Victoria campaign Situated in the corner of Ramlegh Park Reserve the mobile coverage is more than just a welcome sight with the suburb and surrounding areas battling a lack of connectivity since residents first began settling around 2017 Advocating for better infrastructure within growth corridors like Clyde North in the southeast Mr Galea recently addressed the addition at a 31 July legislative assembly meeting where he called on the Minister for Government Services for further development following the installation “It should not be up to the state government to step in where the private telco market has failed but that is what we have done – step in,” he said “We are not prepared to allow people in this area to be without mobile reception so it is great to see this first tower up and running.” Mr Galea also added that residents in Clyde North have been waiting for telcos to realise the need for these towers and as part of the Connecting Victoria campaign it’s “about stepping in where there are those lapses the telcos would have already gotten these towers into place years ago but there’s always space for us to do something as well to help fire that investment to get these tower projects up and running because the more we wait the harder it is on the people in Clyde North,” he said Principal Linda Corcoran said the new tower is a boon not just to residents but especially to facilities and services such as themselves “It’s vital that people are able to communicate with each other and that has been a serious issue for many years in this area,” she said Touching on specific benefits towards the school we were reliant on mobile phones for that communication whereas I know other schools use mobile phones “We still have some concerns; I’m with Telstra for example and I have great service now but other staff are with Vodafone or Optus and their connection hasn’t improved at all,” Ms Corcoran said adding that staff and parents alike have had multiple repeated issues of getting in touch with one another; internet cutting off the families are all connected with us and we have this platform where we put all of our information,” she said the previous lack of connection made it difficult for the website to be accessed where on other occasions parents who were waiting for their children are seldom able to get in contact with others outside of the facility “They had to walk outside or go to the road to call someone so I think this is a big thing for the community,” Elsee said and even they have to go outside to make calls and even for myself whenever I’m working on the computer it would suddenly just stop connecting Mr Galea is passionate about the needs of suburbs such as Clyde North “it’s a booming and growing area and there are a lot of investments going in” While big conversations could be had about the possibilities for infrastructure investment in the vicinity to not have mobile connectivity in such a populated area as Clyde North really isn’t good enough” “There are a lot of growing pains that we’re experiencing particularly in these pockets of the outer southeast,” he said Mr Galea also added that there are a number of other investments happening in not just Clyde North but surrounding areas as well; which range from co-funding with local councils on local projects such as transport expansion and more as well as the addition of a number of schools in the near future Mr Galea thinks that what is being observed is that “we’re throwing all this investment in and we’re still barely keeping pace” “So what’s really important as well is that we continue to grow our suburbs but we grow with them in a way that’s much more sustainable “That comes back to the state-wide approach to planning is currently doing a lot of round tables across the state to reshape the planning framework,” he said He also added that while the growth of the outer suburbs is exponential “too much” of it is being “carried” by them “The outer suburbs continue to grow but they need to do so at a much more sustainable pace “We need to be looking at having conversations about density in those inner and middle ring suburbs better planning [on] some regional centres as well “That way we are still having that growth in the outer suburbs but doing so in a way that we’re actually keeping pace with the services and infrastructure that people need as they move in,” he said A new Catholic primary school is coming to Clyde after the Bishop of Sale announced that it will be named after the Blessed Carlo Acutis who will be canonised in 2025 This was done in partnership with the St Thomas the Apostle Parish and the Bishop making it the third Catholic primary school within the Parish The first stage of the school is planned to open in 2027 at 121-123 Bellavita Avenue in Clyde was visited by parish priest Very Reverend Denis O’Bryan EV was enthusiastic about the construction “The naming of the school after Blessed Carlo Acutis – a young Italian gamer and computer programmer known for his acts of kindness and devotion to the Eucharist will set the charism of the school for future generations,” he said Father Denis was accompanied by the Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale Paul Velten and DOSCEL General Manager of Infrastructure and Support Services Dermot Cannon who passed away from leukemia at the age of 15 utilised his media skills to work on projects to share the faith with a younger audience embodying the values of compassion and dedication,” Father Denis said Mr Velten said that new Catholic primary schools are needed in the rapidly growing areas of Clyde and Clyde North to cater for families seeking Catholic education for their children “The existing St Thomas the Apostle Primary School at Cranbourne East has experienced significant demand with some 700 student enrolments,” he said “Our second Catholic primary school in the Parish – St Josephine Bakhita at Clyde North has just been completed and set to open in January 2025 to serve the eastern part of the parish.” Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll MP confirmed the application under the Victorian Government Capital Funding Program 2023-2027 for $6 million The first stage of the construction will include eight general learning areas site works and building services related to a green field site Construction is planned to begin this year and is expected to be completed in 2026 Mr Velten added that the development of new schools is an example of the DOSCEL and the Parish community’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that “provides a nurturing and faith-filled environment” As the fringes of Clyde and Clyde North grow and with people always comes the love of sport The local Clyde Cougars Junior Football Club was established in 2020 and after four years catering to the young ones’ aspirations have recently announced their first official seniors’ division with a women’s team also set for the 2025 season said that considering that it has only been relatively recently that women have kicked off in the football space “being able to provide a community place for women to come in be comfortable and the facilities to train is amazing” “Being able to have such an amazing facility here is fundamental being able to funnel up with the juniors is going to be great,” he said former Tooradin Ward candidate and Co-Proprietor of TerryWhite Chemmart has been announced as one of the sponsors for the club “We know health and wellbeing isn’t just about physical health but also mental health and belonging,” he said “Creating more opportunities for women to participate in competitive sport is a cause worth getting behind it’s good to look out for each other and look after one another.” Tassone added that considering that many of these people who enjoy the sport are frequent visitors of the chemist the least that they could do is show the same kind of support The women’s team is still in the process of recruiting they’re looking to have their pre-season debut just after the Australia Day weekend Mrkanovic said that the club has been active in their recruiting process popping down to Bunnings at Clyde North to spur the excitement of the sport and of course we can’t have these clubs you know?” he said but having that support from people like Anthony is key to us.” Despite being one of the fresher teams in the region Mrkanovic is confident that with their coaches and leadership team alongside their eagerness to prove themselves but we’re happy to face them and we’ll continue to do we’re confident that it’s going to be a good season,” he said Two men from the same family have died after being stabbed during a wild brawl outside a birthday party in Melbourne A Melbourne family has been rocked by the deaths of two men following a wild brawl at a birthday party in the city's south-east.  The Homicide Squad is investigating after the two males - aged 23 and 54 - were fatally stabbed outside a home in Clyde North on Thursday night They had been celebrating a birthday at an Observatory Street property when the jubilant scenes involving about 20 people suddenly turned violent an argument has occurred and that's escalated into a brawl that's spilled out onto the street," Superintendent Janet Stevenson told reporters.  two men have been stabbed and they've both died at the scene." Supt Stevenson confirmed the two men were family members from Seaford but their exact relation to each other is not yet known all those in attendance at the birthday were known to each other with the deceased "closely related" to the occupants of the home You can just imagine how that family feels now It should have been a great celebration but it's just a dreadful ending," Supt Stevenson said Investigators are still trying to piece together how the stabbings unfolded including who was responsible for delivering the fatal blows.   Police have spoken to some witnesses but investigators are attempting to track down a number of people who left the scene before officers arrived "Some people left prior to police arriving and we really need to speak to those people so we can piece together exactly what happened here last night," Supt Stevenson said especially for this family who's now grieving after losing two of their members (that) we really need to sort this out very quickly Police will also trawl through CCTV from the surrounding area for any clues as to how the incident unfolded Anyone with information which could assist investigators should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 The suburbs of Clyde and Clyde North have welcomed Christmas early after the installation of yet another cell tower the tower at 36 Bells Road in Clyde is a much-welcome addition for the residents of the suburb and surrounding area after the notoriety for unreliable mobile connection has grown over the years which improves TPG and Optus coverage for over 8000 premises and delivers an 18-kilometre-squared upgraded outdoor 4g and 5g coverage “We know the communities of Clyde and Clyde North have struggled with poor coverage in the area for some time – by supporting these new towers we are providing residents and businesses with better connectivity,” Williams said the State Government has also backed the construction of two Telstra mobile towers in the area one in Ramlegh Reserve in Clyde North and another in Berwick Springs in Narre Warren South General manager of wireless access for TPG Telecom said that they are proud to be part of the Connecting Victoria program and “helping to boost mobile connectivity for homes and businesses across the state” “Initiatives like these are a big step forward in making sure our communities have reliable and high-quality mobile coverage to support their work said that they are “delighted to play a key role in the Connecting Victoria Program” “Unlocking greater opportunities for Victorians and enhancing connectivity for communities across the state high-quality network coverage that empowers Australians to thrive in every aspect of their daily lives,” Grool said Telstra regional manager for Eastern Victoria said that these new towers are a “great example of what carriers like Telstra and the Victorian government can achieve by working together to bring new connectivity to regional locations” The Clyde North tower and the Narre Warren South tower provide roughly 7.6 square kilometres of combined outdoor 4g and 5g mobile coverage across more than 6700 premises This new tower provides much-needed support for local businesses such as Alana Taylor Photography who previously only took enquiries and bookings via email due to the unreliability of mobile connection who previously had not been able to communicate with customers through the phone said that “the poor mobile coverage has been a significant challenge” “Until now I’ve taken enquiries and bookings via email only because the mobile coverage has been too unreliable to do it by phone but for my clients – many of whom are new parents who need quick and easy communication – that hasn’t been ideal “Better mobile coverage will not only streamline how I run my business and improve client satisfaction it’ll also make life easier for everyone in this community,” she said Michael Galea was present during the previous instalment of the Clyde North tower and has been a vocal advocate for more coverage in parliamentary discussions “I know firsthand how frustrating the lack of mobile reception in Clyde North is,” he said “That’s why I’m so pleased the government has stepped in to deliver these much-needed towers after a decade of neglect.” around 153 eligible premises in Clyde now have access to high-capacity fibre technology also funded nine mobile projects in Clyde and Clyde North with Telstra Tenant Amy Bosdorf’s rent has nearly doubled in the past 10 years The 48-year old moved from Cranbourne West to Clyde North in June last year after submitting close to 60 rental applications and attending hundreds of inspections Ms Bosdorf said it took her and her partner eight months to secure their current home INTERACTIVE: See the rent forecasts for every Melbourne suburb “Anything that was vaguely okay got an application,” she said “There would be places where we were the only people who would turn up and we’d still be turned away “There are so many people struggling at the moment.” RELATED: Rental crisis continues: ‘Some of the worst numbers we’ve seen’ 20 Melb suburbs where house prices doubled in 10 years Property expert’s tips to owning more real estate wealth Amy Bosdorf is preparing for another rent rise While their rent increased only marginally from $550 to $575 in between rentals Ms Bosdorf said she was preparing for it to go up to $600 this year Things would start to get uncomfortable if it went up much more than that Mr Bosdorf’s former mouldy rental in Cranbourne West was making her and her partner sick yet they still incurred rent rises in their five years of living there — like many other tenants across Melbourne She said the amount she pays in weekly rent had almost doubled in the past 10 years but her salary had increased nowhere near the same rate Clyde North is available to rent for $700 a week Clyde North’s median rental price for a house is $600 a week forecast to grow by 7.2 per cent in the next 12 months she added that her and her partner paid only just below 30 per cent of their combined income on rent — the threshold before being considered to be in rental stress Suburb Advice data forecasts Clyde North’s median rental price for houses to increase from $600 a week to $643 Ms Bosdorf said there was going to come a point where they just couldn’t afford rent rises and would have to give up living in a house and move to a unit There’s so many who can’t pay a mortgage,” she said MORE: RBA must cut rate to avoid heartbreak Rate cut move that’ll make you richer Big sacrifices: what rate cut would mean to Melb homeowners third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you 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A Victorian local council has welcomed the pending addition of school bus services ahead of the 2025 school year new bus services will commence in the City of Casey connecting students in Smiths Lane Estate in Clyde North to the new Wulerrp Secondary College on Clyde North’s Soldiers Road The Victorian government has confirmed another school bus service will be added in the second term of next year connecting students in the Smiths Lane and St Germain Estates to Berwick’s Kambrya Secondary College minor changes are being made to the existing school special services in the area to provide additional capacity for students attending Clyde Secondary College City of Casey mayor Stefan Koomen says the council recognises that its growing population needs more investment than ever before “The extra services and changes will provide more students along these routes with better access to public transport to get to and from school,” Koomen says “Our current population of more than 400,000 residents is forecast to grow to more than 550,000 by 2041 The City of Casey is committed to advocating the Australian and Victorian governments for the critical projects and services our community needs “Accessible public transport for our community is essential we continued to advocate for infrastructure and service investments to support our growing community “We were also pleased to hear that the Victorian government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funding has been allocated for an extended bus service on Bells Road and a bus service extension to Clyde North via Hardys Road “Council will continue to advocate for more buses to run more frequently to connect our city’s growing communities.” Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region providing news directly to the local industry ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  Amy Bignell purchased a house in Frankston at the end of 2024 taking advantage of the suburb’s new-found affordability A drop in home prices last year helped Amy Bignell snap up a house in Frankston following years of being priced out of the suburb After buying her first home in Clyde North as a stepping stone in 2015 it was only following the pandemic when values along the coast fell that she was able to return to where she grew up The 43-year old said her move to Clyde North had been her first time living away from the beach RELATED: Bali Body founders sell Mediterranean-inspired Vic home $4.4m Surf Coast residence offers best seat in the house Wild images reveal Aussie landslide horror “I did not like being away from the beach and my work is across on the Peninsula as well,” Ms Bignell said “I got really sick of the commute after not having to do it during Covid It’s about an hour each way with traffic.” Ms Bignell managed to snap up a three-bedroom home on a huge block of land — an upgrade from her former Clyde North home MORE: Beach homes from $500k: Vic’s bargain hotspots revealed She added that by the time she started looking for a new residence prices had fallen across the Mornington Peninsula and its fringes “I was looking elsewhere because I didn’t think I would get onto the Peninsula,” she said “But the prices did seem to drop for me at about the right time.” PropTrack data shows Frankston’s median house price is $730,000 and has decreased 8.6 per cent from $798,687 in the year to December while a typical unit costs $510,000 and is down 13.1 per cent from $586,882 The four-bedroom house has a $700,000-$740,000 — around the suburb’s median house price of $730,000 Ms Bignell said she managed to buy a three-bedroom house in Frankston — the same amount of bedrooms she had in Clyde North “It’s almost 600sq m and I was on 350sq m I think so yes I was able to get bigger land than what I thought,” she said Buyer’s advocate Andrew Pereira said after a few years of home prices declining he believed significant interest rate cuts could soon help increase property values in the region again “Hopefully there will be a shift in the next one to two years,” he said The new research comes as Victorian sun-lovers could snag beach houses across the state for a bargain after prices dropped by as much as 10 per cent See the suburbs with the biggest price falls for houses and units MORE: Vic’s biggest home sell off has knock-on effect to the coast What really happens to home values in fires, floods The Body Shop mogul makes $10m move on Peninsula Two suspects have been arrested following the death of a Clyde North man when his body was discovered in the Yarra River earlier this month Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad arrested two males on Monday 21 October after two warrants were executed at residential addresses in Collingwood and Melton South The 22-year-old Clyde North man was located in the Yarra River in Melbourne’s CBD around 4pm on Tuesday 1 October after emergency services were called to reports of the victim’s body Investigators alleged that shortly after 1am on 30 September the 22-year-old victim left a licensed venue on Flinders Street in Melbourne’s CBD He then had a conversation with a group of males where it is believed an altercation occurred; investigators do not believe the parties were known to each other The Clyde North man was punched and elbowed in the head before he ran from the scene; he was then chased by two of the men Just before 2:50am the victim jumped into the Yarra River in what is alleged to be an effort to escape his pursuers; he managed to scramble onto a jetty before once again falling into the water and subsequently drowning An 18-year-old Collingwood man and a 16-year-old Melton South boy were both arrested and interviewed by police Anyone with further information or CCTV is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The State Government has given the green light to 22,000 jobs in Officer South but there is one crucial hurdle to overcome before the expansion of industry in the South East The Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) lays out the town’s transformation from sprawling paddocks to one of the shire’s largest industrial centres paving the way for an expected 22,000 local jobs as the major leaders in the South East have known for years the full development is limited until Thompsons Road is extended from Clyde North through Officer South to Pakenham the project is one of the many core issues Cardinia Shire Mayor Jack Kowarzik will be raising with prospective or incumbent MPs Close to 70 per cent of Cardinia residents leave the shire for work many of them have no choice but to join regular peak-hour congestion The council welcomes the PSP approval but is eager for the Thompson Road extension as it would be a significant one-two combo for “fostering high-skill local job opportunities and cutting congestion.” “This means our residents won’t have to rely solely on the Monash Freeway to access well-paid The extension is laid out in the PSP to alleviate increasing bottlenecks through the freeway and Princes Highway much of the heavy vehicles will have alternative routes to Dandenong Port of Hastings and even a future South East Airport Officer South will be a central link between the industrial and commercial areas stretching from City of Casey through to Pakenham A 2022 report by planning consultants REMPLAN said that between Casey and Cardinia more than 80,000 jobs would be unlocked by the extension A further 60,000 would be created by increasing demand on supply chains and consumption to total an injection of $58 billion to the economy by 2060 Greater South East Melbourne Councils (GSEM) has led the charge on Thompson’s Road for many years Chair Simon McKeon AO welcomed the approval of the PSP for this precinct to realise its full potential Thompsons Road needs to be extended and upgraded,” he said The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) said the promise of Officer South is not just “jobs” but “higher-skilled and high paid careers” and SEMMA members are embracing advanced technology including AI 3D printing and building on the skills we have to ensure we have a Future Made in Australia,” SEMMA CEO Honi Walker said The precinct stretches south from the freeway to Patterson Road and the majority of land zoned for industry resides in the southern half of the precinct where a close arterial road is crucial for a sound investment “Thompsons Road extension is not just a road – it is the arterial that will give our regions’ industrial economy the lifeblood to attract new business innovation and most importantly – people,” Walker said paved and painted pronto so we can prosper.” Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said the Federal Government has been investing in Pakenham roads through the many current or recently finished projects – when it came to Thompsons Road through Officer South King left the matter in the hands of the State Government “We work in partnership with State Governments and should the Victorian Government identify the extension of Thompsons Road to Kooweerup Road in Pakenham as a priority for future investment we would consider funding through the usual Budget processes,“ Minister King said the State Government announced they will upgrade the roundabout of Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road into a signalised intersection in collaboration with the Federal Government the Gazette asked Premier Jacinta Allan if this could pave the way for the extension “We always have discussions with the Federal Government about how we can secure support for really important road projects,“ Premier Allan said “Of course doing this work provides for further opportunities to look at what more we could do into the future.“ The 2022 REMPLAN report estimated the budget at $785 million while stating that there is “$4.40 in benefit for every $1.00 of cost“ for the extension Cardinia Shire Council is asking for Governments to dedicate $900 million to the project “This initiative is about creating a more vibrant and diverse local economy By facilitating job creation closer to home and reducing commute times we are directly benefiting our residents and businesses within Cardinia Shire,” Mayor Kowarzik said have received their new names after being announced by the Victorian School Building Authority earlier in September The names were selected with input from the Bunurong Traditional Owner Group Geographic Names Victoria as well as community consultation to reflect an indigenous interpretation of the facilities now named Turrun Primary School (pronounced turr-run) is a Bunurong word that means she-oak now named Wulerrp Secondary College (pronounced wool-erp) comes from the Bunurong word for tea tree Kristy Miller said that the school is on track for completion adding that “we’re so excited to welcome the children on the first day in 2025” “To a beautiful new school with state-of-the-art facilities and an enthusiastic teaching and administration team,” she said The completed primary school will include three learning neighbourhoods Wulerrp Secondary College is in the same boat looking to open its doors around the same period with Leanne Winfield appointed as the principal Frasers Property Australia’s general manager of development in Victoria said that seeing the schools come to life was a gratifying milestone for the Berwick Waters community “These facilities are such a critical piece of the Berwick Waters puzzle and we’re so excited that residents will now have the opportunity to educate their children without having to leave their community,” she said Zeljka Lenart said that her family couldn’t wait for the opening of the new school “My family and I are very excited for the opening of Turrun Primary together we’re embarking on this exciting journey with our children and the community,” she said The primary school will be holding a series of events for new students and their families including a Meet the Year Level Staff event at Bridgewater Community Centre on 20 November and a family picnic on 10 December Communities beyond Cranbourne still feel left out of train access with the continued silence on the Clyde Rail Link while a new station has recently been built not far away in East Pakenham Growth areas Clyde and Clyde North have a current population of over 40,000 and are expected to have just under 110,000 by 2031 – yet these towns still lack a train station said one of three people coming into the office would ask about the potential Clyde Station The fledging estate along Pattersons Road is eight kilometres away from the Cranbourne Station which would take residents about an hour to go by bus the only public transport option in the area it’ll be four kilometres from us,” she said we have to say to our clients we don’t have any details around the Clyde station recommending them go to the Cranbourne Station “Even if you are driving to the Cranbourne Station I think it’s about a 20-minute drive from here A 10-minute drive to a Clyde Station would be a lot nicer.” The estate now has 200 lots with a total of 1100 lots projected Surrounding estates also have thousands of lots in the pipeline With the demand and growth remaining strong in the area Ms Davey believed that a Clyde Station would no doubt benefit the residents Casey Council has long been advocating for an extension of the line to Clyde Casey’s plan pitched a duplicated line across about 5 kilometres with three new stations: Cranbourne East With a then-estimated cost of $1.5 to $3 billion the State Opposition put down a commitment of just under $1 billion if elected in the last election With the Liberal party failing to achieve Government the project has largely fallen to silence since – with the State Government yet to even hint at the prospective extension Ms Davey said that the envisioned Clyde Station had now almost become a running joke “It’s actually pretty awkward because we do actually have the fact that there will be a future Clyde Station on a lot of our printouts and then people will ask about the timeframe,” she said “It creates a level of awkwardness for us in the explanation and we’re having to turn to a running joke pretty much “Just a running joke about when the Clyde Station will arrive.” The Pakenham Line recently added the East Pakenham Station which currently services a precinct with approximately a thousand residents – but is made in anticipation of the over 8,000 expected to live in the new suburb by 2031 Residents beyond Cranbourne are questioning when the Clyde Rail Link will serve a much more established area with an existing considerable number of residents Public transport advocate and former Department of Transport bus planner Peter Parker believed that Clyde absolutely should get a rail extension along with improved buses “Preparatory work has been done at Cranbourne to make it logical that Clyde should be next there are no significant difficulties to it happening All it requires is a political commitment and funding,” he said “The current government is beset by budget blow-outs and has borrowed heavily “It is heavily committed to existing big projects like the West Gate Tunnel I suspect its appetite for further big projects is limited especially with concerns over funding for other areas like health “If the government wants to announce rail for Clyde I guess that they’ll hold off until nearer the 2026 election campaign.” Mr Parker said from a purely patronage point of view the new East Pakenham station didn’t seem to currently make much sense he noted that the add-up of the new station served operationally important purposes “The Pakenham Line has both Metro and V/Line trains That can have knock-on effects across Melbourne Having trains sharing tracks or having to wait for other trains also makes it harder to schedule frequent timetables needed to ensure capacity,” he said “East Pakenham Station is the most publicly visible but the least important part of that project The really important part of it was reconfiguring all the tracks at Pakenham This has many benefits including allowing trains to cross without delay and helping Metro trains turn back That delivers better reliability and potentially frequency “Another factor was that the HCMT trains are already stabled further east Thus there was already overhead wiring at East Pakenham being linked with the Metro Tunnel project it was probably an easier sell to government.” Shadow Minister for Public Transport Matthew Guy said the State Government had ‘wrong priorities’ but while the state government pumps every dollar they have toward the Suburban Rail Loop this vital link won’t be built,” Mr Guy said “The state government has the wrong priorities as they focus on a $50 billion suburban rail loop for areas that already have trains and forget those like Clyde who don’t have any trains and badly need them now.” The lack of commitment may be more than priorities but factors of conservation may have the State Government’s hands-tied the area of the old rail line in Clyde has been designated as a conservation area to be taken over and retained by the State Government in the future the area is deemed to project such species as the Maroon Leek-Orchid A potential project will likely involve duplicating the line to Grassy Plains Network Facilitator Adrian Marshall it seems unlikely that both projects can be mediated “Old roads and cemeteries have really good conservation values and places like the old rail line are some of the best areas for grasslands “There are real values there and south east of it is really good habitat which it connects to but as they would more than likely duplicate it they would have to smash the area.” City of Casey chair of administrators Nolene Duff PSM said the Council had been advocating for the Clyde Rail Link for many years and continued to seek a commitment from the Federal and State governments to construct the duplicated rail extension from Cranbourne to Clyde “This project is key to alleviating congestion on roads and connecting the growing communities of Cranbourne East Clyde North and Clyde to essential services,” she said “The project also aligns with climate action goals and will provide greater access to Casey stadiums and the new Cranbourne Community Hospital.” Ms Duff said the estimated cost by the Council was now $3 billion to $5 billion double the evaluation before the last election “The Casey community have shown a strong desire to see this project start and while the Council estimates a cost of $3-5 billion the project will deliver hundreds of jobs and stimulate the local economy,” she said “The Clyde Rail Link represents an opportunity to create a lasting legacy for the southeast region and act as a catalyst for positive urban renewal that reinvigorates and connects communities.” a Victorian Government spokesperson said: “We invested $1 billion to upgrade the Cranbourne Line including removing level crossings and delivering a full duplication of track between Dandenong and Cranbourne – by 2025 the Cranbourne line will be completely level crossing free paving the way for more trains more often.” “We are focused on delivering on our unprecedented investment in public transport including the Metro Tunnel which will be the biggest transformation of the rail network in 40 years and deliver better services for the south east.” The City of Casey’s first meeting on Tuesday 18 February was cut short after continued disruptions from the assembly After answering all registered 63 public questions the council managed to go through two officers’ reports for consideration before Mayor Stefan Koomen officially adjourned the meeting The first report for Casey is to endorse the proposed notice of motion for telecommunications in growth areas and to proceed to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as well as a motion for early years education the agenda looked for Casey to call on the MAV to consider cellular telecommunications networks as an ‘essential service’ especially in new residential and commercial estates There was also a motion for the MAV to request the State Government to consult with the council’s Best Start Best Life (BSBL) reforms and issues that have been identified that will prevent Victorian children from having access to two years of funded kinder Both motions were carried unanimously by the council but were echoed by protests of “no” from the assembly Akoonah Ward councillor Scott Dowling first motioned the topic seconded by Tooradin Ward councillor Jennifer Dizon Dowling said “I think it’s an excellent motion it’s looking after our young kids and the future of our society” who said that she had been in touch with residents from in and around Clyde and Clyde North said that “residents have mentioned that they couldn’t even contact triple 0” Cranbourne Gardens councillor Michelle Crowther saying that “we are heading for a crisis in Casey kinders” “Currently we can’t service our maternal health needs in terms of appointments and there are also 100 children this year missing out on 4-year-old kinder,” she said Casuarina Ward councillor Kim Ross also showed her support for the Early Years motion adding that “given the high percentage of children aged zero to six years and the need for support for them and their parents” The second item of discussion was the road discontinuance of Sofra Road/Bells Road crossing at Clyde North with officer Kathryn Seirlis saying that the motion was to finalise a small discontinuance of a section of the road The reason was to make room for the desalination pipeline “at the request of the State Government and Melbourne Water” “We went through public consultation for the proposal and got no submissions so we recommend for this to be endorsed,” she said Environment and Climate Action requested for Casey to discontinue to road ‘for the purpose of minimising the road reserve at the intersection of Sofra Road and Bells Road’ This would mean that the water supply easement could increase in size with Dillwynia Ward councillor Anthony Walter moving the first motion of support followed and seconded by Correa Ward councillor Gary Rowe it was at this point that the gallery had risen in volume again with mayor Koomen asking for the public to “show some respect to your councillors as they speak to the motion” He gave the final warning with no reaction from the people and adjourned the meeting The other motions in the agenda that were not touched on included the 2024-2025 Growing Suburbs Fund applications for the Hallam Community Learning Centre expansion Courtenay Ave and Hoystead Ave Reserve District Playground upgrade and Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre renewal with $330,000 from the council and the other $330,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund on the Hallam Community Learning Centre The Reserve saw an estimated cost of $1.5 million with $750,000 from the council and $750,000 from the fund/ the Doveton Learning Centre saw an estimated cost of $926,000 in total with $463,000 from the council and $463,000 from the fund The final officer report on the agenda included the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) Fund Applications with the council looking to submit applications for three active transport projects This included the Graves Road shared user path in Akoonah Ward as the first priority with 650 metres of shared pathway to be considered from Liara Boulevard to Domain Drive the path would see safer walking and cycling routes along a 70-kilometre-per-hour arterial road with $246,675 from the council and $246,675 from GAIC The second priority would be the Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Clyde-Five Ways Road roundabout shared user path with a proposed 800 metres of shared path network around the roundabout also improving pedestrian and cyclist safety this requires private land consent for a small section with $307,450 from council and $307,450 from GAIC the third priority was the Ballarto Road footpath in Cranbourne Gardens Ward which would see a 1.5 metre footpath to connect existing footpaths between Houlder Avenue and Riverwood Drive in Junction Village The estimated cost is $164.450 with $82,225 from the council and $82,225 from GAIC Harcourts is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office The office will be spearheaded by Directors Tilash Fernando and Srikanth Muthukumar both seasoned professionals with extensive experience in real estate and construction Tilash Fernando is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and one of the top-selling agents in the area.  With over 15 years of residency in the southeastern suburbs Mr Fernando has an in-depth understanding of the local real estate market.  He has a proven track record of assisting first home buyers in fulfilling their homeownership dreams helping investors expand their property portfolios and achieving outstanding results for vendors and landlords.  and ability to understand client needs have earned him a substantial referral-based business Srikanth Muthukumar brings a unique blend of qualifications as a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Domestic Building and Construction Specialist.  He leverages his extensive experience in building and construction to help vendors achieve top prices for their properties.  Known for his strong work ethic and professionalism Mr Muthukumar is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of his clients “Harcourts is a well-established brand known for its robust business model and core values which align closely with those of myself and Srikanth,” Mr Fernando said “The new Clyde North office will continue to uphold these principles ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.” “The decision to open the new office in Clyde North was driven by our in-depth knowledge of the suburb and its estates,” Mr Muthukumar said Both directors have earned a reputation within the local community supported by a strong customer base.  Their familiarity with the area ensures expert advice and services to meet the specific needs of local clients and make possible their real estate dreams News Sitemap All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice were called to Clyde North at 9.30 pm on January 16 after receiving reports of a fight that turned into a 20-person brawl on Observatory Street File pictureA 23-year-old man and a 54-year-old man were found suffering wounds that were "consistent with a stabbing" The victims were treated for their injuries but both died at the scene Superintendent Janet Stevenson said the family was reeling after learning 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digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords With congestion being at the forefront of every local resident’s mind Clyde North remains a suburb yearning for other arterial pathways South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Michael Galea highlighted the issue following a parliament meeting on 19 June where he said he had heard from residents that both Thompsons Road and Soldiers Road are “no longer fit for purpose” in a fast-growing area While he acknowledged that Casey Council had been undergoing the process of extending Bells Road through to Thompsons Road he expressed his concern on these works’ delays “As a user of the roads in the area myself I know firsthand how much of a traffic nightmare the intersection of Soldiers Road and Thompsons Road has become,” he said which runs north of Thompsons Road and south just after Soldiers Road would serve as the crucial link for residents to access O’Shea Road and the Monash Freeway but has since hit delays due to complications with a high-pressure gas transmission line While the intersection at Bells Road and Thompsons Road has been completed further works are on hold as APA Group identified further requirements for the mentioned high-pressure gas transmission line that passes through the construction zone which was identified in May Casey’s manager of growth and investment Kathryn Seirlis said that it is understood by council that the locale is currently experiencing congestion in the area on daily commutes and that “is why the Bells Road extension project is a significant… priority for council” council is working with APA Group and other relevant Victorian Government agencies to achieve a timely resolution in order to proceed with works with council officers regularly assessing Soldiers Road’s condition and taking appropriate measures to maintain functionality and safety Bells Road will relieve the pressure on the surrounding road network by offering an alternative north-south arterial road for commuters travelling through the residential estates developing in Berwick and Clyde North and an additional connection to the Monash Freeway,” Ms Seirlis said The current intersection is home to Hillcrest Secondary College and neighbouring Rivercrest Primary School roughly 700 metres west of the former school; soon it will also house the Clyde North Secondary School after it finishes construction in early 2025 Thompsons Road serves as the only main pathway from Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Clyde Road to the newer estates of St Germain and Smiths Lane with a more roundabout method available through Hardys Road the situation on the roads can be summed up in one word I used to drop my boy to school and it was only showing a nine-minute drive but it would take me more than an hour to drop him off and come back.” It is not uncommon for vehicles in Soldiers Road to be backed up to Hillcrest College’s third gate at peak school hours in the morning and afternoon covering the roughly one-kilometre stretch until late in the afternoon local traffic coming from St Germain and Smiths Lane turns into Soldiers Road with more traffic from Thompsons Road roundabout doing the same ultimately resulting in an uncontrolled T-intersection A completed Bells Road would see a continuation of the intersection at Thompsons Road just before the Soldiers Road link connecting with Huckerby Drive just east of the bend at Hillcrest Secondary College and running straight through to O’Shea Road “The State Government is doing its bit as well we have invested in the forthcoming works to significantly upgrade the Thompsons Road and Clyde Road intersection,” Mr Galea said He also added that there will be additional funding for new bus services in the suburb which will see an extension of both the 831 and 798 bus routes that “will significantly improve and alleviate congestion in the long term as well” “But in the near term this is a major traffic issue which is causing grief for my constituents and I call on Casey Council to finish these works as soon as possible,” Mr Galea said the wait goes on; having lived in the area for just under two years the congestion had her questioning the decision to move and during that time and because of the traffic I’d need to leave the house earlier and put my child in before school care “They are telling people that this is going to happen Ms Seirlis said that “council is currently responding to these additional requirements” “This section of Bells Road cannot be completed until these requirements are resolved.”