First Nations business to complete Junction Place precinct

An award-winning First Nations owned and operated commercial construction company has been appointed to develop the final parcel of land at the Junction Place precinct in Wodonga.

TVN On-Country plans to build and operate a unique commercial and cultural hub for the 100,000 strong border community, creating new jobs through both the creation and operation of the development.

Executive General Manager Precincts, Niall Cunningham, said this is an important milestone for the precinct's development.

Niall Cunningham
Executive General Manager, Precincts

The hub will be home to TVN On-Country’s national headquarters and feature a cultural learning centre and gallery, a yarning circle and commercial office space, bringing economic and cultural benefits to the region.

Positioned as a permanent home for First Nations operated non-profit On-Country Pathways, the hub will also empower young mob through employment and career pathways.

TVN On-Country's Managing Director and Wiradjuri man, Jebb Hutchison said this is self-determination in action for First Nations people in regional Victoria.

Jebb Hutchison
TVN On-Country Managing Director and Wiradjuri man

Development Victoria will support TVN On-Country as they work with Council and the community to ensure the development complements the precinct and puts First Nations progress at its core. Works will begin following community consultation and development approvals.

Last year, Development Victoria appointed Birchmore Group to develop sites 1, 3, 4 and 5 at Junction Place, which will create around 200 homes, short-stay accommodation, and mixed-use spaces, supporting over 1,000 local jobs and boosting Wodonga’s economy.

More than $30 million has already been invested in revitalising the precinct, with Birchmore set to continue detailed design and community consultation over the coming months.

For more information visit the Junction Place project page.