Partners unite to plan Cloverton's future
Published on 09 November 2026
The future of Cloverton is taking shape following the launch of a planning program to guide development of the new city centre in Melbourne's north.
The Cloverton catchment, located on 52-hectares of land where Whittlesea, Hume and Mitchell meet, will eventually be home to an estimated 380,000 people.
The activity centre is planned to become the region's primary destination for employment, education, health care and government services supporting a rapidly growing population.
An event to launch the planning program was held at Kalkallo on 22 October, to acknowledge the $2.6 million in funding received from the Australian Government's Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program.
Representatives from the City of Whittlesea, Hume City Council and Mitchell Shire Council were joined by the Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell and representatives from property group Stockland as well as the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
The grant will support development of an Urban Design Framework, which will shape the centre's look and feel, and assist with further work to advocate for the delivery of critical infrastructure and community services.
Together, these studies will inform future decision-making and help create a well-planned and vibrant city centre that meets the needs of residents, workers, students and visitors for generations.
The planning program's launch builds on a joint Council Meeting between the City of Whittlesea, Hume City Council and Mitchell Shire Council held last month.
Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox:
“The Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a legacy project that sets new benchmarks for growth area development.
“It has the potential to show the very best in city centre planning, quality urban design and environmental sustainability, while celebrating the cultural values of the place.
“Realising that vision will require strong partnerships and a shared commitment to getting the planning right and the timely delivery of infrastructure required to support a growing community.
“I thank the Australian Government and the Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell for the investment provided through the Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program."