History of GV Link

A history of the GV Link project from 1997 to today.

1997-2002

Initial concept studies and several reports were commissioned to assess feasibility of GV Link along with delegation to seek government support

1997 Council commenced investigation of the feasibility of developing an intermodal terminal in the region.
2001 Report titled Shepparton Freight Hub/Inland Port completed by Logistics Bureau (funded by the then Victorian Department of Infrastructure)
2002 Report titled Goulburn Valley Freight Logistics Study Phase 2 undertaken by the Logistics Bureau to study the commercial viability of GV Link with respect specifically to SPC-Ardmona.

Commencement of the planning/design process, land acquisition, and feasibility

18 December 2003 Planning Scheme Amendment C34 to facilitate the establishment GV Link (then known as Goulburn Valley Freight Logistics Centre) placed on exhibition
2004 Delegation of local industry, Council and government officials visited Canberra to seek Federal support for GV Link
15-17 & 24 June 2004 Panel held.
November 2004 Panel report provided recommending that Planning Scheme Amendment C34 be adopted subject to several recommendations.
7 December 2004 Council adopted Amendment C34.
5 May 2005 Planning Scheme Amendment C34 approved
2005 Council commenced an ‘Expression of Interest’ process aimed at securing a preferred developer for the site.
2007 Economic review of the feasibility of developing the site was undertaken.
12 December 2008 Development plan and planning application in relation to the subdivision and development of the land issued.
2008 Council undertook ‘Expression of Interest’ for the detailed design of the infrastructure/subdivision plan of the site.
2009 Landscape design report completed
2010 Detailed design plans completed
2010 Flood modelling updated
2011 Council secured the site, finalised payment for the compulsory land acquisition
2013 Economic feasibility review of the GV Link project undertaken

Further review, recent activity, and investor interest

2014 Council resolved (amongst other items) to report back to Council on next steps associated with the GV Link project if an investor is secured or bypass funding is announced.
2019 Lease between GVCE Mooroopna Solar Pty Ltd and Council for the development of a solar farm executed.
6 July 2022 Planning permit issued by Minister for Planning for solar farm on GV Link land to the east of Toolamba Road.
2022 Council resolved to allocate funding to complete the revised detailed design for GV Link.
2023 Completed updated site layout
2023 Works Package 1 – Design – Provision of Services
2023 Works Package 2 & 3 – Design – Access Enhancement and Stage 1
2023 Flood modelling of the proposed development plan for GV Link
2023 GV Link Economic Evaluation (Economic Benefit of GV Link Stage 1)
2023 GV Link Benefit/Cost Assessment
2023 Report from Valuer to confirm the value of land at GV Link to ensure that land prices offered are competitive in the regional and state-wide industrial property market.
28 May 2024 Council committed to the sale of land within Stage 1 at GV Link, subject to Commonwealth Government funding of $8.5M being confirmed.
13 February 2025 $8.5 m funding from Commonwealth government secured.
25 March 2025 Consideration of awarding contract for construction Stage 1