By Alesha Capone
A new 800-lot residential estate is being planned for Tarneit.
Melbourne-based development company Akron Group last week opened expressions of interest for its $100 million Keystone community, ahead of a formal launch in early September.
Keystone will occupy a 59-hectare site on Leakes Road.
A statement released by the Akron Group said the estate would bring the concept of “walkable neighbourhoods” to the outer suburbs, much like the inner suburbs where corner shops, schools and parks are located within close proximity to housing.
Akron development manager Andrew Harvey said Keystone would also include two “green boulevards” – wide, tree-lined streets that would prioritise pedestrians over cars.
“We’ve been very conscious of offering a range of housing types and lot sizes to suit a variety of budgets, tastes and lifestyle choices – we want to promote and encourage diversity,” Mr Harvey said.
Akron has partnered with urban planners Roberts Day to create a masterplan for Keystone.
According to data from Wyndham council and demography company Id, Trugania’s population was 2958 in 2006.
In comparison, the suburb’s population is expected to grow to 31,591 people by 2031.
Wyndham’s entire population is expected to grow to 321,590 by 2031.
