Draft Alexandra East Development Plan Released for Community Feedback

Published on 05 June 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting the Alexandra community to review and provide feedback on the draft Alexandra East Development Plan (AEDP).

The draft plan outlines how Alexandra East could grow over time to include approximately 680 new housing lots, helping to attract young families while ensuring that future development is well-planned, sustainable, and in tune with community needs.

“This draft plan has been developed by Council in close collaboration with our community”, said Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor and Councillor for Red Gate Ward, Cr Damien Gallagher. “It reflects what we’ve heard through the Community Reference Group and the broader community during workshops and discussions: a desire for a mix of lot sizes, safer roads and footpaths, better drainage to manage flooding, and protection of significant trees that give Alexandra its unique character.”

The draft AEDP, developed with the assistance of Mesh Planning, was informed by local knowledge, community aspirations, and technical input from planning specialists is now ready for your input.

“We know development plans can seem technical, but they matter: they influence how streets, houses, parks, and public spaces will come together in the years ahead,” Cr Gallagher said. “Even if it’s not something you’d normally look at, we encourage you to visit the website, explore the plan and tell us whether it reflects your vision for Alexandra’s future.”

Community members can view the draft plan, supporting materials and FAQs, and provide feedback on The Loop from 6 to 30 June 2025.

All feedback received during will help refine the final plan, which is expected to be considered by Council for adoption at the August Scheduled Meeting.

Council thanks the Alexandra community for its continued involvement and invites everyone to take part in this next important step.