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Posted on Thursday 10th of April, 2025,
The first sod was officially turned on GV Link Enterprise Park this morning, marking the commencement of this transformative development for Greater Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley region.
In summary
Construction at the site at 250 Toolamba Road, Mooroopna will begin on Tuesday 22 April 2025, with initial works to begin within the subdivision. Stage 1 works will involve the development of four serviced industrial lots, including site clearing and earthworks, construction of internal roads, drainage infrastructure and catchment basins, and installation of fencing and landscaping.
GV Link will be a new Enterprise Park for the region, encouraging large scale commercial and industrial investment within Greater Shepparton. There is currently a shortage of large parcels of land for industry, logistics and manufacturing which have transport connections to major international and interstate freight gateways. The creation of new industrial land will facilitate the expansion and growth of existing businesses and the large sites will accommodate investment from local, national and international investors.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the turning of the sod marked a significant milestone in the project’s history.
“GV Link Enterprise Park has been decades in the making and I am proud that we can now turn the sod and see work commence at the site. Getting here today is a result of persistence in making this ambitious project a reality, and it marks another defining moment on our journey,” he said.
“The turning of the sod signifies our way forward as a region. As the need grows for industrial land within Greater Shepparton, so too does our desire to achieve outcomes. Once developed, this significant enterprise park will send a strong message to the region, the state and the nation, that Greater Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley is well and truly open for business.”
Stage 1 construction works will also see the intersection of Toolamba and Simson Roads upgraded to a roundabout, as well as service connections to the site to provide water, sewer, gas, power, and public lighting. Works are expected to be completed by December 2025, weather permitting.
Cr Sali acknowledged that the economic benefit of the project would not just be felt once completed, but also during construction at the site. The construction phase of enabling infrastructure will support around 80 direct and 70 indirect jobs, while operating businesses in Stage 1 will support around 720 direct and 540 indirect jobs from 2036 onwards.
“The development of GV Link Enterprise Park will provide significant job opportunities in the region, while reinforcing our region’s potential to grow as the agricultural powerhouse of Australia. This project will grow jobs, grow infrastructure and grow investment,” Cr Sali said.
Cr Paul Wickham, Goulburn River Ward, said the turning of the sod marked the next step in the project’s history, saying he looked forward to Council working alongside the contractor and the community to bring the development to life.
“It is fantastic to now be at this stage in the development where we can see shovels in the ground and works start to take place. We will continue to communicate with residents throughout the build to ensure minimal disruptions while construction is underway,” he said.
“This is a ground breaking project for Greater Shepparton, and one which cements our connection to major international and interstate freight gateways.”
GV Link Enterprise Park 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.
To find out more about GV Link Enterprise Park, visit Council’s Major Projects page.
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