Planning for growth

Planning for the long-term sustainable future of Melbourne Airport and its surrounds is a complex process. The overall aim is to carefully manage the growth of Victoria's major air transport hub, whilst ensuring our neighbours needs are carefully considered and our environmental impact is minimal.

Melbourne Airport's plans and future developments, as with all major Australian airports, are subject to scrutiny from the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure.

Melbourne Airport Master Plan & Environment Strategy

The Melbourne Airport Master Plan and the Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy are two important documents that shape the future for Melbourne Airport. Each document is updated every five years.

The Melbourne Airport Master Plan outlines our vision for Melbourne Airport's medium and long-term future. It includes plans for future runways, terminals, transport access and other key airport developments.

The Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy outlines our commitments to the environment at Melbourne Airport, including targets for the next five years and beyond.

The Federal Minister for Transport the Hon Anthony Albanese signed off the Melbourne Airport 2008 Master Plan on 8 December 2009. It will be available below in February 2009.

To view the 2003 Melbourne Airport Master Plan and 2008 Environment Strategy please see the link below.

2003 Melbourne Airport Master Plan
2008 Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy

Major Development Plans (MDPs)

Major Development Plans are proposals for significant developments at an Australian airport submitted to the Federal Government for review. The review process by the Department of Infrastructure takes into account public consultation.

Preliminary Draft Major Development Plans

• Economic Impact Assessment
  
• Traffic and Transport

The Preliminary Drafts of the Major Development Plans are now available for the public to view.

Submit comments on the Preliminary Drafts of the Major Development Plans:

By Post:

All written correspondence - must include your name, postal address and daytime contact phone number. Feedback submissions will be accepted until 5.00pm, Friday 12 September 2008.

The following Major Development Plans have been recently approved by the Minister for Infrastructure: