A CHANGE in regulations allowing landholders in the Mildura Older Irrigated Area (MOIA) to develop small blocks has been gazetted by the Victorian Government.
The change will allow development of blocks between 0.2-1.2 hectares which is not viable horticulture land.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said the gazetting, which officially enacts the amendment, was a milestone day for landholders who have been prevented from developing their blocks.
“In many cases, we’ve had people who have not been able to build their dream home, and now they will be able to,” Ms Cupper said.
“This change has been a long time coming.
“It has taken a lot of lobbying of Planning Minister Richard Wynne and the Victorian Government, and I’m thrilled they have not only listened, but acted.
“This change has the potential to open up $100 million in development.
“That is a huge economic stimulus for our construction industry and the region as a whole, which will be particularly important for our post-COVID-19 recovery.”
The Victorian Government stopped all housing development in the MOIA in 2009 to try and protect horticultural land being lost to residential expansion.
Mr Wynne signed off on Amendment C89 in 2016, which restricted developing MOIA lots between 0.2-2ha.
