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Posted on Wednesday 26th of March, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council awarded the contract for GV Link Stage 1 to BMD Constructions Pty Ltd at its March Council Meeting yesterday, making a significant step toward the projects commencement.
In Summary
The $21,326,135.09 contract will see the development of the first four-lot subdivision of the site, including a roundabout upgrade at the intersection of Toolamba and Simson Roads. Additionally, the contract includes the supply and extension of essential services (power, water, sewer, gas and NBN) to the site.
The project is funded by $9.6 million from the Federal Government, comprising of $1.1 million through the Local Roads Community Infrastructure Program and $8.5 million through repurposed rail freight funding. Council has also committed $14.4 million to the project.
GV Link is a strategically planned enterprise park located south of Mooroopna at 250 Toolamba Road. The development of GV Link has been a long-term strategic goal for Council, with the project expected to generate significant economic benefits including the creation of hundreds of construction and ongoing jobs, and attracting large-scale commercial investments over the next two decades.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, congratulated the successful tenderer saying Council looked forward to working with them to bring this game changing development for the region to life.
“GV Link is a journey that has been going for over 30 years, with multiple Councils involved to get here today. GV Link was identified as a critical project for the region and one which I am pleased to now see resolved and a way forward decided upon,” Mayor, Cr Shane Sali said.
“Greater Shepparton will never stand still, we must always continue to move forward. Progressing GV Link and awarding the contract for Stage 1 shows that Greater Shepparton is well and truly open for business.
“People want to live in Greater Shepparton but people also want to do business here, and through GV Link we are opening up opportunities for people to do business. This project will grow jobs, grow infrastructure and grow investment. It has been a long time coming and it is great to now get it done.”
Cr Paul Wickham, Goulburn River Ward, said he looked forward to seeing a shovel in the ground and the project getting underway.
“I acknowledge the great benefit that GV Link will bring to Greater Shepparton by unlocking parcels of land for industry, logistics and manufacturing. The project will encourage large scale commercial investment within Greater Shepparton,” he said.
“I would also like to recognise the contribution of the former Mayor Geoff Dobson, former Deputy Mayor Kevin Ryan, all previous Councillors and previous Council who have been involved over the years in bringing this project to fruition.”
Information regarding the commencement of construction at GV Link will be communicated in the coming weeks.
To find out more about GV Link Enterprise Park, visit Council’s Major Projects page here.
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