Whitehorse infrastructure & local insights

A surge of infrastructure investment is transforming Whitehorse, with major upgrades planned for transport, retail, education and recreation facilities across the city.

This commitment to liveability strengthens the region’s appeal as a family-friendly haven, offering a dynamic and connected environment for residents of all ages.

The outer east is on the cusp of a transportation revolution, with multi-billion-dollar projects underway to slash travel times and improve connectivity.

By 2028, the ambitious North East Link will divert more than 15,000 trucks from local roads and slash travel times by up to 35 minutes, paving the way for a smoother commute. The works will include a comprehensive modernisation of the Eastern Freeway featuring a high-frequency busway, with services at one-minute intervals at peak times, a network of new walking and cycling paths, and 2 hectares of parkland and wetlands along the Yarra River and Koonung Creek.

The wheels are in motion on the $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop East. The first section linking Cheltenham to Box Hill will open in 2035, with the Suburban Rail Loop North, connecting Box Hill to Melbourne Airport via new underground stations at Burwood and Box Hill, slated for completion in 2053. This ambitious network will foster economic growth, ease traffic woes and dramatically improve accessibility across the east.

Whitehorse's sporting scene is getting a major boost, with a series of exciting upgrades transforming local venues. The recently completed $8.6 million Sportlink in Vermont South offers all-weather courts, while the popular Morack Public Golf Course is undergoing a $12.1 million transformation including a new 28-bay driving range, rebuilt multi-purpose pavilion and 18-hole mini golf course. New pavilions were unveiled at Heatherdale Reserve and RHL Sparks Reserve last year.

Whitehorse has raised the curtain on its highly anticipated $78 million performing arts centre, The Round. Featuring a 600-seat main stage, a 200-seat studio theatre, an outdoor sound shell and rehearsal spaces, the venue promises to be a cultural cornerstone for the community.

A $2 billion vision will transform Box Hill Central into a vibrant hub with a town square, amphitheatre and 1,900 apartments by 2030. Early works have delivered an outdoor dining precinct and a four-storey co-working facility at the busy centre.

Schools across the region are experiencing a wave of upgrades, ensuring access to exceptional facilities for a well-rounded education. Heathmont College’s $2.5 million performing arts centre is up and running, Koonung Secondary College’s $8.9 million revamp will open in 2026, and Mount Pleasant Road Primary School in Nunawading will get a $10 million makeover next year. Increased kindergarten capacity across the municipality ensures this focus on quality extends to all ages, solidifying Whitehorse’s position as a leader in education.

The council is making playtime a priority for young residents, and has invested $1.4 million in revamping nine play spaces across the city over the past 12 months, including Cootamundra Walk, Branksome Grove, and Warekila, Thatcher, Scarborough and Lucknow Court Reserves. The council also created a new park in Scott Grove, Burwood, offering a place for residents of all ages to relax, connect and enjoy nature.

From game-changing transport infrastructure to world-class sporting facilities, this infrastructure boom cements Whitehorse’s status as a family magnet where urban convenience thrives alongside beautiful green spaces.

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