Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund
Regional Infrastructure Fund
Productive and Liveable Cities and Centres
- Information Sheet
1. Context
The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is the primary
infrastructure program of the Regional Jobs and
Infrastructure Fund (RJIF). It will provide funding for major
infrastructure projects through the following four program
streams:
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Visitor Economy
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Productive and Liveable Cities and Centres
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Enabling Infrastructure
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Rural Development.
The RIF aims to harness key regional strengths to
improve the productivity and liveability of regional
Victoria. It will invest in major infrastructure projects to
create or enhance the conditions for economic growth,
and to build diversified and sustainable regional
economies that are resilient to change.
2.1 Activities that will be considered
Through the Productive and Liveable Cities and
Centres program stream, infrastructure grants may be
available for:
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developing new precincts that include a mix
of retail, transport, community, cultural and
business activities
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creating new or revitalising existing precincts
that create or enhance the conditions for
economic growth through the delivery of
improved employment, economic, training and
education outcomes
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activation of existing underperforming precincts
that show potential to provide significant benefit
to the regional communities’ economic and
social base
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unifying existing, or creating new heritage, cultural
or arts precincts that offer a range of visitor and
resident experiences.
2. Productive and Liveable Cities and Centres
This program stream will support significant infrastructure
projects in regional cities, centres and towns. It will
consider infrastructure projects that seek to facilitate
and leverage new business, investment opportunities
and jobs growth. The project should seek to increase
spending within regional Victorian cities, centres, towns
and precincts and improve access to and connectivity
between transport, retail, service and cultural hubs.
Projects under this program stream will need to
demonstrate the use of integrated land-use models
to ensure that productivity, useability, liveability and
sustainability outcomes are achieved. It also encourages
strong local government, industry and community
partnerships that continue to create or enhance the
conditions for growth.
Well planned, multi-use precincts offer regional
cities, centres and towns opportunities to realise their
economic potential. They also enhance the viability of
commercial activities and improve the prosperity of
regional communities. By improving ageing and outdated
infrastructure, and repurposing and reimaging uses for
regional spaces, investments from this program stream
seek to deliver vibrant and accessible precincts in which
people can live, work, visit and do business.
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3. Application process
All project applications will be considered on an
individual basis and need to address distinct criteria
which may include how the project will:
> improve the economic performance of the precinct
in relation to its core activities and encourage new
or expanded investment within the precinct
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demonstrate environmentally sustainable design
initiatives that optimise the use of resources and
encourage appropriate use of the precinct’s
environment
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adopt Universal Design principles to create
environments useable by all people
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improve business, transport, retail, education,
social, cultural and industry linkages and
integration and support liveability, access and
connectivity that is appropriate for the community
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demonstrate use of integrated land-use models
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have a precinct plan in place.
Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund
Regional Infrastructure Fund: Productive and Liveable Cities and Centres - Information Sheet
Applicants will be required to demonstrate the
project’s ability to address each of the core RIF
criteria outlined in the Regional Infrastructure Fund
application guidelines.
4. Contact details for Regional Offices
For further information and details on the application
process please contact your local RDV office.
RDV regional offices are located across Victoria.
Prior to submitting an application, applicants are
advised to:
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read this information sheet and the guidelines
for the Regional Infrastructure Fund carefully to
establish eligibility
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discuss the proposed application with your
local RDV Office
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read the terms and conditions for the
funding offered.
Ballarat
111 Armstrong Street Nth.
Ballarat VIC 3350
T 03 5327 2800
F 03 5327 2830
E: information.ballarat@rdv.vic.gov.au
Shepparton
79a Wyndham Street
Shepparton VIC 3630
T 03 5895 4100
F 03 5822 2554
E: information.shepparton@rdv.vic.gov.au
Bendigo
Level 1
56-60 King Street
Bendigo VIC 3550
T 03 4433 8000
F 03 4433 8099
E: information.bendigo@rdv.vic.gov.au
Swan Hill
C/- Department of Environment,
Land, Water & Planning (DELWP)
324 Campbell Street
Swan Hill VIC 3585
T 03 5036 4823
F 03 5032 9682
E: information.swanhill@rdv.vic.gov.au
Geelong
Level 2, Harrison Place
237 Ryrie Street
Geelong VIC 3220
T 03 5215 6000
F 03 5215 6099
E: information.geelong@rdv.vic.gov.au
Traralgon
33 Breed Street
Traralgon VIC 3844
T 03 5116 7300
F 03 5175 0324
E: information.traralgon@rdv.vic.gov.au
Horsham
Wimmera Business Centre
62 Darlot Street
Horsham VIC 3400
T 03 5381 2762
F 03 5381 2514
E: information.horsham@rdv.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta
Wangaratta Government Centre
1st Floor, 62 Ovens Street
Wangaratta VIC 3677
T 03 5722 7101
F 03 5722 7109
E: information.wangaratta@rdv.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
Level 31, 121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: 13 22 15
E: rdv@rdv.vic.gov.au
Warrnambool
Old Police Station
South West TAFE
Gilles Street
Warrnambool VIC 3280
T 03 5561 4135
F 03 5561 3851
E: information.warrnambool@rdv.vic.gov.au
Mildura
131 Langtree Avenue
Mildura VIC 3500
T 03 5051 2000
F 03 5051 2020
E: information.mildura@rdv.vic.gov.au
Wodonga
111-113 Hume Street
Wodonga VIC 3690
T 02 6059 0200
F 02 6059 0250
E: information.wodonga@rdv.vic.gov.au
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