Connected Corridors Project:

The Connected Corridors project is an ambitious initiative to transform 1,600km of under-utilised public lands across Greater Melbourne into a thriving network of ecological corridors. Spanning approximately 28,900 hectares this project represents one of the largest urban development opportunities in Australia.

The vision is to convert fragmented spaces such as powerline easements, road verges, train line easements, and pipe tracks into biodiverse corridors that reconnect ecologies and communities. By repurposing these single-use infrastructure sites, the project aims to deliver systemic improvements in community health, equity, and climate resilience, particularly in middle and outer-ring suburbs where high-quality green space is currently lacking.

Connected Corridors is a collaboration between OFFICE, Regen Melbourne and the University of Melbourne; each organisation within this multidisciplinary team brings a unique set of capabilities to the initiative. Together with a diverse array of partners, this project is now ready to move into action and delivery mode.