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The WoMEDA Summit at Werribee Park brought Premier Jacinta Allan and senior leaders together to discuss population growth, infrastructure, and innovation in Melbourne’s west. The full-day conference focused on shaping a stronger future through collaboration between government and industry.
WoMEDA event draws leaders to Werribee
Premier Jacinta Allan attended the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) Summit today 23rd October, held at The Refectory at Werribee Park Mansion, alongside Labor MPs, local government representatives, and key industry leaders.
The one-day conference brought together State and Local Government decision-makers and representatives from major sectors including health, infrastructure, logistics, education, and construction to discuss the future of Melbourne’s west.
Topics covered throughout the day included population growth, investment in infrastructure, workforce participation, innovation, housing supply, and economic resilience. The event featured a series of panels and presentations focused on coordinated strategies to support the region’s rapid development.

Attendees included government policy advisors, council CEOs, business executives, and academics, with sessions centred around shaping a more liveable and connected west through long-term planning and collaboration.
The venue, The Refectory at Werribee Park Mansion, provided a heritage backdrop to the discussions, reflecting both the history and future potential of the region.
The WoMEDA Summit is expected to become a regular event, offering a platform for engagement between different levels of government and industry aimed at delivering better outcomes for communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

