Major Projects Victoria has conducted a preliminary analysis on the development of the 20 to 25 hectare E-Gate site located at gate ‘E’ in the Melbourne rail yard area, just 2kms from the CBD in West Melbourne.

The State Government has determined to further progress the proposal to develop the E-Gate site for urban development, grow the Victorian economy and generate new jobs.

E-Gate can support Melbourne’s projected growth through the provision of housing for up to 12,000 residents and 200,000 square metres of commercial and associated retail space.
E-Gate will have strong public transport connections including to the North Melbourne train station and potentially a new tram service into the site thus minimising car use.

The potential inclusion of public facilities such as sports fields, a library and possibly a school will attract families as well as the young and the old to create a vibrant mixed community.

The proposed initiative, valued at approximately $6 billion over 12-18 years, was first mooted as a project in early 2007 when VicTrack asked Major Projects Victoria to assist in understanding the development opportunity presented by the site.

Project construction could commence as early as 2014 pending relocation of existing tenants.