Sunshine Precinct

The Sunshine Precinct is a key urban area situated at a vital junction between Melbourne’s city centre and the western growth areas, offering strong connections to regional hubs, major transport routes, and economic infrastructure. Planned infrastructure upgrades through major government projects will further boost accessibility and development opportunities in the precinct. As the precinct is expected to experience a significant increase in both population and employment density, it faces the risk of growing environmental pressures. Without a sustainable design framework, issues such as urban heat, water scarcity, high carbon output, and inefficient land use could compromise the precinct’s liveability and long-term performance. To ensure that growth is managed responsibly and the area remains resilient to future challenges, it is essential to embed environmental sustainability into the core of precinct planning.

This project was undertaken to identify and evaluate opportunities for enhancing urban resilience in the Sunshine Priority Precinct. The key net zero attribute focus areas included urban heat mitigation, water efficiency improvements, embodied carbon management, and the transition to renewable energy. The purpose was to support the development of a future-ready urban precinct aligned with the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050.