Minister Go-Ahead Granted for Commercial Activation at Station Precinc

Published on 03 June 2022

Further progress has been made at the Station Precinct with the Station Precinct Masterplan now incorporated into the Planning Scheme via Amendment C44.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said that this was an important step forward in activating the area.

“To date we have been able to use the space for community facilities. This amendment means that the great tourism and recreational opportunities both community and commercial, can now start happening in this space,” said Cr Tehan.

The amendment is required to incorporate the Mansfield Station Precinct Activation Project, Master Plan and Implementation Plan, May 2019 into the Planning Scheme to allow the wide range of uses identified in the Master Plan without the need for a planning permit. 

“The Masterplan details a series of important changes that will enhance community and commercial activity in the space.

“We are well on track to making the Station Precinct a key destination for visitors and community. It’s the trail head (start/finish) of the Great Victorian Rail Trail and the space incorporates the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre, the Gadhaba Gathering Place, the Mullum Mullum Wetlands and a large historic display within the former railway station and associated buildings.”

The precinct will also feature the new state-of-the art $1.2 million Mansfield Heritage Museum which has been made possible thanks to the joint efforts of Council, the Mansfield Historical Society, the Mansfield Cultural Heritage and Arts Centre, Community Bank Mansfield and District, Taungurung Land and Waters Council and the Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network.

The precinct forms the major western entrance to the Mansfield township, located north of the Maroondah Highway, east of Withers Lane, west of Kitchen Street and south of private land to the east and west of the Stock route. 

Any person who would like more details on the amendment should contact Council on 5775 8555.