Milestone progress on Beveridge Intermodal Precinct
Published on 16 December 2025
The City of Whittlesea has welcomed continued progress on the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct, with a significant milestone reached last week as ground was officially broken ground on Stage 1 of the nationally important freight infrastructure project.
Located in the north-west of the City of Whittlesea and adjacent to the Melbourne – Albury – Sydney rail corridor, the precinct is set to become one of Australia’s most significant freight hubs. The project will support increased rail freight capacity between Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, boosting productivity, reinforcing supply chains and reducing road congestion.
Stage 1 will deliver essential rail access and the construction of a new terminal designed to make freight movement faster, safer and more reliable. This first stage marks the beginning of a long-term plan to grow the precinct’s capacity and efficiency as demand increases across Australia’s freight network.
Over time, the site will expand to include large-scale warehousing, common-use infrastructure and advanced technology to manage freight volumes, supporting jobs, businesses and local communities for decades to come.
Once fully operational, the precinct is forecast to deliver around $2.5 billion annually to the Victorian economy and provide a substantial uplift in employment opportunities through both direct and indirect jobs. This aligns with the City of Whittlesea’s strategic priorities to support employment opportunities close to home as the municipality continues to grow.
Council has actively supported planning and infrastructure processes, ensuring the precinct is appropriately serviced and that significant environmental and cultural heritage assets on the site are protected.
The City of Whittlesea continues to support investment in complementary transport infrastructure, such as the Camerons Lane Interchange, enabled by Federal funding to improve road access for local communities and freight movements.
The precinct’s development aligns with the broader growth context of the City of Whittlesea, now home to more than 238,000 residents and a strong pipeline of local businesses and workforce talent ready to take advantage of emerging economic opportunities.
For more information: Melbourne – Beveridge – National Intermodal
Quotes attributed to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox
“The Beveridge Intermodal Precinct represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the City of Whittlesea’s community, delivering high-quality jobs and strengthening our local economy in ways that align with our long-term growth and employment strategies.”
“The start of Stage 1 marks real momentum. This project will create meaningful local jobs and help ensure the City of Whittlesea keeps pace with rapid growth, while laying the foundation for future industry and logistics investment in our region.”
“The precinct strengthens the City of Whittlesea’s role in Australia’s national freight network, opens up further opportunities for local businesses and industry, and complements our ongoing advocacy for transport improvements that support a growing population.”