What should become of Bellbird Dell?
Tell us below. He told State Parliament this year that VicRoads would put together a structure plan in consultation with Whitehorse Council for the stretch of land. “The structure plan will take into account a range of factors, including the need for public open space,” Mr Pallas said. He said the plan would determine how much medium- to high-density housing would be built on the site and where the funds from any land sale would be directed to. Bellbird Dell Advisory Committee secretary Anne Makhijani said while she was pleased a freeway would not intersect the parkland she wanted a commitment it would stay as open space. “The area we currently manage on behalf of VicRoads we would like to see turned over to Whitehorse Council as open space,” Ms Makhijani said. “We would hate to see high-rise apartments there.” Whitehorse Mayor Bill Pemberton said the council wanted to take a “holistic approach” to the great opportunity the land presented. “Council is keen to work with VicRoads to addr
