Following extensive community engagement, Council set six key objectives to guide the future of Central Coburg:

1. A new library in the heart of Coburg
2. New inviting public spaces
3. More greening and cooling
4. High quality housing, including social and affordable housing
5. People-friendly streets
6. A thriving local economy

Since then, we have been working to turn these objectives into reality. This has included planning for a new library and piazza, carrying out studies on flooding and ground conditions, and analysing housing needs and market trends.

We are now moving to the next stage, where we will test different options for how to deliver these objectives. Over the coming months, we will explore:

• Different sizes and scales of development, from a smaller local project to a larger transformation of the area
• Ways to deliver the project, including Council-led development, long-term leasing, and partnerships with others.

Each option will be assessed based on how well it meets Council’s priorities, including housing, economic benefits, environmental resilience, and financial sustainability. We will also consider how different options align with state and federal housing programs and funding opportunities.

This work will help us choose the best path forward for Central Coburg. Once the analysis is complete, Council will review the results and decide on the next steps.