Australia’s outer urban growth areas have lost a great champion with the passing of David Turnbull.
Former CEO of Mitchell Shire Council and City of Whittlesea, David was an inspiring leader with a vision for growth areas and the ability to build consensus. David was instrumental in establishing the National Growth Areas Alliance to advocate for growth areas at the national level. His exceptional planning expertise led to the creation of more liveable growth area communities.
We are grateful for his far-sighted and valuable contribution to growth area communities.
The final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System highlights issues that are felt in the growth areas of Melbourne – as well as growth areas around Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
Read moreShowing the urgency of growth area infrastructure challenges, Infrastructure Australia has added priority projects (and brought others forward) in outer metropolitan growth areas across the country.
Read moreThe NGAA has urged the Federal Government to prioritise growth area jobs and infrastructure investment in the next Federal Budget.
Read moreWhen we talk about revitalising our cities after COVID-19, lets really mean it – from CBDs right out to the newest house in the newest estate.
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