The final stage of Cairnlea - remediation underway

We’re getting on with developing Melbourne’s thriving west by building around 500 homes in the final stage of our Cairnlea development. This includes a mix of land lots and townhouses.

There will be both single and two storey homes, in keeping with the existing character of the Cairnlea community, while offering some affordable housing choices.

We’re proud to also build green open spaces, tree lined streets and a new playground.

Homes and land lots will be available for sale in 2026, subject to change. We’ll keep you up to date on this and more. You can sign up for email updates using the registration below.

For the latest update, read our Cairnlea Newsletter (Tiếng Việt, 中文版) – November 2025 under the resources tab.

Publication of information under Section 95A(3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)

Our proposed development has potential to impact listed threatened species and communities (Sections 18 and 18A) protected under Part 3 of the EPBC Act, specifically the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain ecological community and the threatened species Striped Legless Lizard Delma impar.

On 22 September 2025, the draft Preliminary Documentation was placed on public exhibition until 6 October 2025. During this period four public submissions were received.

A document summarising the results of the public exhibition has been prepared and the Preliminary Documentation has been finalised. You can view the final documentation under the resources tab.

You can view physical copies of the documentation at Deer Park Library: 4 Neale Rd, Deer Park VIC 3023 or The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action: 1 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

To request a printed copy of these documents or to request assistance for persons with special needs (e.g. for whom English is a second language or who have vision impairment) please email Cairnlea@development.vic.gov.au or call 03 8317 3400.