The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) coordinates planning and delivery activities across priority precincts identified in Plan for Victoria as places where significant growth is being planned to deliver new jobs and homes.
Within its role in the coordination and delivery of the Sunshine precinct, DTP is leading planning for the Albion Quarter to guide future growth and change.
The Albion Quarter is being planned to respond to major transport investment associated with Melbourne Airport Rail and the delivery of a new, modern and accessible Albion Station. The area is expected to support the continued growth of the Sunshine precinct as the centre of Melbourne’s west.
The Albion Quarter Structure Plan provides a framework to guide the planned transition of thearea from the current mix of industrial-focused businesses to supporting Melbourne’s next generation of jobs, innovation and services. It will provide a space for new residential dwellings close to public transport and active transport connections.
Planning is focused on a 44-hectare area surrounding Albion Station, extending across parts of Albion, Sunshine North and Sunshine. It includes land on all four sides of the station and north of Ballarat Road.
The Structure Plan will identify local infrastructure to improve the amenity and accessibility of the area and support investment, accessibility and liveability.
Image: Albion Quarter Structure Plan Map
Planning for Growth
DTP has released a draft Structure Plan and associated documents, which will support planning for the transition of the Albion Quarter from the current mix of industrial-focused businesses to supporting Melbourne’s next generation of jobs, innovation and services. The draft Structure Plan also will help inform design options to revitalise Stony Creek into an ecological and community place, with integrated water management.
Community Engagement
Community and stakeholder engagement has played an important role in shaping the future of Albion Quarter.
The draft Structure Plan was developed based on outcomes from the Albion Quarter Discussion Paper released in 2024 and informed by feedback by key stakeholder and the community.
Engagement on the draft Structure Plan and draft planning scheme amendment was open from 18 August to 21 September 2026, during which DTP sought feedback from the local community and key stakeholders on the draft Structure Plan via a survey, email submissions and ‘meet the planner’ sessions. You can find out more about engagement and next steps related to the Albion Quarter Structure Plan via the Engage Victoria web page.
Progress to date
DTP has also drafted the Albion Quarter Structure Plan, and secured funding for upgrades to Albion Station, supporting Sunshine’s role as a transport hub and opportunities for housing and employment.
DTP has progressed significant planning and investment initiatives to support the future growth and development of the Sunshine precinct. This includes progressing the Sunshine Precinct Opportunity Statement, Sunshine Station Master plan and local projects, supported by Victorian Government funding to guide development.
Transport and Connectivity
Albion Station
A new Albion Station will be delivered as part of Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail project.
The station will provide modern, accessible public transport connections and improve access for local communities, workers and visitors. It will also support opportunities for housing, employment and investment within the Albion Quarter.
Melbourne Airport Rail
As part of Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail project, the rail corridor between West Footscray and Albion will be upgraded alongside delivery of the new station. Stage 2 will connect to a new station at Keilor East via a viaduct through Albion.
These improvements will strengthen transport connections across Melbourne's west and support future growth and renewal around Albion Station.
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