Southern Site Development

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The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is developing the land to the south of the existing Emerald Cemetery.

This new site will extend Emerald Cemetery and will be a place of inclusion and remembrance, that nurtures community connections. It will be a sanctuary where cultural and environmental values are respected, preserved and enhanced.

Updates and engagement opportunities will be posted here.

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is developing the land to the south of the existing Emerald Cemetery.

This new site will extend Emerald Cemetery and will be a place of inclusion and remembrance, that nurtures community connections. It will be a sanctuary where cultural and environmental values are respected, preserved and enhanced.

Updates and engagement opportunities will be posted here.

  • Plans submitted to council

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    In 2023, we sought your feedback on our plans for this new site at a number of community events. You told us that you wanted to see a cemetery that:

    • Conserves and respects the local environment, including the existing woodlands, endangered wildlife and Indigenous plants.
    • Creates an inclusive sanctuary in keeping with the community’s social and cultural values.
    • Provides sustainable offerings, such as natural burials.

    With your invaluable input, we have updated our masterplan and lodged our planning application with Cardinia Shire Council. With this application now lodged, we’re hoping to break ground on this project in late-2025.

  • Master Plan Consultation

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    Attend any of our consultation events where we will showcase the masterplan. These events are great opportunities to meet our staff, ask questions and provide feedback.

    Morning tea and masterplan showcase:

    Location: Emerald Cemetery -180 Macclesfield Road, Avonsleigh
    Date: 1 May 2023
    Time: 10am - 12pm

    Market pop-up:

    Location: Emerald Market – Corner of Kilvington Drive and Belgrave-Gembrook Road
    Date: 21 May 2023
    Time: 10am – 3pm

Page last updated: 20 Jan 2025, 04:39 PM