Good infrastructure is essential to the construction of new homes, strong communities and areas of high amenity. Its importance is encapsulated in the community vision, ‘Maroondah 2040’:
“…attractive community with high quality residential and commercial areas incorporating infrastructure that meets the needs… of all ages and abilities”.
To realise the vision it is essential to plan for where new housing can be sustained. The extent to which infrastructure can accommodate the impacts of increased densities, changing climate and lifestyles is key. Understanding existing infrastructure challenges will inform sound planning, investment and the necessary partnerships with a range of infrastructure network authorities.
Three major influences are causing infrastructure networks to exhibit
‘growth pains’:
Factsheet #5
October 2015
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•Peak electricity demand is increasing
•Key intersections of the road network reach capacity within five years
•Rail will reach capacity within 20 years
•Growth in student enrolment across all education sectors over the next decade
•Transition away from organised sports to solo physical activity
•Increased demand for community gardens and non traditional sports facilities.
•Increased walking and cycling in activity areas
•Increase demand for high speed broadband
(NBN)
•Potential change weather patterns affecting asset life cycle
•Greater frequency in high intensity storm events overwhelming stormwater and sewage systems
•Heatwaves/bushfires
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An assessment of urban infrastructure networks reveals disparity in the state, performance and capacity across a variety of networks.
Condition: The quality of the assets that make up the network, i.e. age, rate of deterioration, defects.
Capacity: Extent the network can supply or handle existing and future demand.
Function: Performance of the network, i.e. availability, access, efficiency.
Infrastructure
Electricity
Gas
Potable Water
Waste Water
Storm Water
Rail
Buses
Roads
Pathways and
Trails
National
Broadband
Education
Open Space
Condition
Good
Good
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Very Good
Poor
Variable
Fair
Capacity
Good
Good
Good
Good
Variable
Good
Very Good
Fair
Very Good
Fair
Good
Good
Function
Good
Very Good
Very Good
Fair
Medium
Very Good
Fair
Poor
Fair
Variable
Variable
Low
The implications for Maroondah’s urban infrastructure are diverse. Some infrastructure networks will require additional investment to unlock capacity and accommodate new residential development.
Infrastructure category
Capacity to accommodate housing growth to 2040.
Key capacity creation project
(next five years)
Electricity New Chirnside Park Zone Sub Station
Gas Lilydale Gas Pipeline
Potable Water
Waste Water
Water mains renewal for Bayswater and Ringwood North
Brushy Creek Treatment Plant Upgrade
Storm Water
Rail
Bus
Flood mitigation works in Ringwood,
Ringwood North and Croydon
Ringwood Station Upgrade
Heatherdale Road Grade Separation
TransDev network upgrades
Road
Pathways and Trails
Colchester, Canterbury and Lincoln
Road upgrades
Heatherdale Road Grade Separation
Box Hill to Ringwood Bikeway
Carrum to Warburton Bikeway
National Broadband Network rollout Broadband
Education
Open Space
Maroondah Education Precinct
Projects
Aquanation and park renewal projects
To secure economic productivity, social cohesion and a good quality of life, investment in our infrastructure is necessary. This means less congestion, better connected transport, improved internet connectivity, sustainable and affordable use of energy and water, reduced property damage and an increased quality of life.
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