Melbourne Airport's Elite Park: A Thriving Destination for Work, Leisure, and Community
Melbourne Airport has announced its plans for the Elite Park development, a new 32-hectare precinct that will feature entertainment, leisure, and retail options. The site, located between the Tullamarine Freeway and Airport Drive, is expected to create over 2100 jobs and will be developed in three stages over the course of nine years.
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According to Chief of Ground Transport, Property, and Retail, Jai McDermott, the park aims to transform the airport into a destination for both work and leisure. “Melbourne Airport is more than just an airport,” said McDermott. “We are building community spaces that create jobs and places where people can spend time with friends and family.”
One of the main attractions of Elite Park will be Urbnsurf, Australia’s first surf park, which has already become a popular destination in Victoria, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. McDermott believes that Elite Park will build on the success of Urbnsurf and support the growth of the City of Hume as a tourism destination.
The proposed Elite Park precinct is currently on public exhibition, starting from September 26 until December 20. The community is invited to provide feedback on the plans, which can be found on the Melbourne Airport website. McDermott hopes that Elite Park will attract a variety of tenants, including entertainment and leisure options, food and beverage outlets, and large-format retail businesses.
