Development in the City of Melton has kicked into the next gear in 2023 and we can’t wait to see what 2024 will bring! From sod turns and construction commencement, new projects reaching early marketing stages, all the way to project completions and opening events. Plenty of milestones were achieved that will translate into new jobs and increased economic activity in our rapidly growing city.

Bowens will relocate their current site in Reserve Road Melton to what will be a 30,000sqm super site that will bring 15 additional jobs. The move will enable the company to better support local construction firms and their capacity to deliver projects in our rapidly growing city and beyond.

Santa and his friends will be making appearances at various business locations in the City of Melton. Christmas activities for all ages will be happening for the month of December throughout the Melton Municipality.

Without a doubt, December would be one of the biggest retailing months of the year. From a merchandising perspective, there is plenty to do – its showtime! Shoppers are out there looking to spend their money and competition can be fierce.

Grants of between $50,000 to $250,000 are available (co-contribution requirements apply) for businesses to assist them to implement new manufacturing technologies, improve productivity and competitiveness, create new jobs or upskill and reskill workers and support businesses to move towards net zero emissions!

Our October Spendmapp data for October was released by our data provider Geografia earlier this month and as always, you can find the report on our website available for download.

Work has been progressing at pace on Australia’s largest single-storey warehouse at Goodman’s RBR Hub in Truganina, Victoria.

The Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan Project is a long-term strategic process to transform the MTC into a vibrant and active space that has strong visitation, welcoming spaces and greater economic activity. Consultation on the plan commenced on 6 November and is open for a six week period.

Melbourne Business Park developers Stockland this week welcomed stakeholders to a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the estate’s first site, New Aim’s new distribution centre.

The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million.

The Western Metro Melbourne Work Experience School & Industry Roundtable, held at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Friday 20 October, was a great opportunity for over 150 stakeholders from all levels of government, school, industry and careers and employment sector stakeholders to discuss the status quo of work experience in Western Metro Melbourne.

Our last Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking event of the year is just around the corner and we're planning to make it extra special with a festive Christmas theme.

Melton City Council joins Yarra City Council in partnership with 30 other Victorian councils to facilitate business renewable buying group deals. We're joining forces with councils across Victoria to assist businesses to purchase renewable energy and cut their emissions.

Our last three Spendmapp reports provided positive signs for the visitor economy. It is encouraging to see Melton products and services “in-demand” and sales increase not just from within our rapidly growing city but from consumers and businesses far and wide.

Melton Jobs Hub is a free online employment platform provided for local businesses and job seekers by Melton City Council, dedicated to creating an environment that will increase the level of local employment in the City of Melton.

Situated at the corner of Ferris Road and the Western Freeway, Westcourse is a $300m, 23.4ha development, zoned for industrial and restricted retail use, that developers say will connect business directly to key road networks and a rapidly growing and skilled local workforce.

The best and brightest local businesses were recognised and rewarded for their creativity, drive and professionalism at the 2023 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards at Windmill Gardens last night.

So, you’ve attended a Venture Melton Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking event (or planning to in the future). You met loads of really interesting people, made some great new connections and now…well, what are you actually going to do now?

Located in Melton’s East, Junction Sixty Five is geographically situated to benefit from the urban sprawl of Melburnians, ensuring businesses will be well positioned to take advantage of Melton’s evolution.

This $15 million fund provides matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to eligible businesses to invest in new, or expand existing, research and development infrastructure.