This is Melbourne’s ‘new growth front’. So where are the facilities?

Mitchell Shire in Melbourne's north expects its population to surge 245 percent to 221,000 people by 2045, but infrastructure development lags far behind. Mayor John Dougall said the council lacks adequate state and federal funding for health services, schools, and hospitals. A new report recommends 16 new public schools and a dedicated infrastructure commission to address critical.

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