Greenfield land is a British English term referring to undeveloped land in an urban or rural area either used for agriculture or landscape design , or left to evolve naturally. These areas of land are usually agricultural or amenity properties being considered for urban development .
24-656: Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African themed zoo in Werribee , about 32 kilometres (20 mi) south-west of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia . It is part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board or Zoos Victoria, which also includes Melbourne Zoo , Kyabram Fauna Park , and Healesville Sanctuary . It is situated on approximately 225 hectares (560 acres) and is located on the Werribee River in Werribee Park , adjacent to
48-410: A person famous in this area even today, was attracted to the open plain's suitability for agricultural uses. By 1863 he controlled more than 280 square kilometres around Werribee. Chirnside bought other smaller holdings of land at this time. The town grew steadily, helped by a railway line from Melbourne to Geelong , with a station at Werribee in 1857. Thomas Chirnside committed suicide in 1887. He
72-430: Is a 10,000 m (2.5 acres) sanctuary that features wide-open spaces, climbing structures and indoor facilities. This new facility enable Zoos Victoria to provide best-practice care for the bachelor gorillas and confirm the organisation's reputation as a world leader in gorilla management. The Victorian Government recently gave $ 1.5 million to support the construction of this $ 2.2 million facility. Zoos Victoria Foundation
96-498: Is a suburb in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , 32 km (20 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the local government area of the City of Wyndham . Werribee recorded a population of 50,027 at the 2021 census . Werribee was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1850s, originally named Wyndham and later renamed Werribee (derived from
120-493: Is consistently one of the highest spending councils when it comes to bicycle infrastructure . Thus Werribee is well served with bike paths and bike lanes. Major trails include: The City of Wyndham and surrounding areas are serviced by the Werribee Mercy Hospital , which opened in 1994 to replace the now defunct Werribee District Hospital. It is a major provider of mental health care and maternity services for
144-615: Is provided by a range of public, private and Catholic colleges, also with some being combined with primary education as one P-12 college . Tertiary education is Provided by a number of university and TAFE campuses, which are all located in the Werribee Employment Precinct – a large area between the Princes Highway and Freeway . Greenfield land Greenfield land can be unfenced open fields, urban lots or restricted closed properties. They are kept off limits to
168-538: Is seeking public support to help raise the remaining $ 700,000 through the West Gorillas in the West campaign. In 2010, the zoo made national headlines over the gorilla enclosure when comedy duo Hamish & Andy dressed in gorilla suits and played with radio controlled cars and golf clubs as part of a television special. Some viewers believed the zoo to be attempting to con them and complained. Werribee Werribee
192-633: Is used for gifts and other altruistic purposes. In April 2008 it was announced that a theme park known as African Safari World was proposed, by Warner Village Theme Parks to be built within the grounds of the zoo. On 1 July 2008 the proposed theme park plans were indefinitely postponed, the Government citing the potential $ 100 million cost to the taxpayer as the reason they were postponed. In 2011, Werribee Zoo gained three male western lowland gorillas from Melbourne Zoo. These consist of an adult silverback and his two sons. The new public display gorilla habitat
216-655: The Werribee Park Mansion . It was originally agistment land to the Melbourne Zoo. Werribee Open Range Zoo is home to 360 animals of 40 species as of 2021. Visitors to the zoo can take a bus tour, which normally lasts 35–40 minutes, multiple times a day, and takes up to 140 people per bus. The zoo has a simulated African village, with educational and entertaining features, including a mock scenario of an African ranger and his adventures tracking lions, and an interactive soundscape walk with simulated lion sounds surrounding
240-502: The civic centre ( council chambers ) being just 500 metres away also makes it the administrative centre of the City of Wyndham . Werribee is surrounded by several mostly residential suburbs: Wyndham Vale to the north-west, Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit to the north, Truganina and Williams Landing to the north-east, and Point Cook to the east. The market gardens and well-known tourist precinct are found in Werribee South , on
264-558: The Aboriginal name meaning "backbone" or "spine") in 1904. The suburb is situated on its namesake the Werribee River , approximately halfway between Melbourne and Geelong , on the Princes Highway . It is the administrative centre of the City of Wyndham local government area and is the City's most populous centre. Werribee is part of the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area and is included in
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#1732858214912288-633: The Werribee Racecourse (built in 1879) as well as the Mechanics' Institute (built in 1883). From 1923 to 1973, Chirnside's property was the site of Corpus Christi College , the seminary of the Catholic Church for Victoria and Tasmania. Werribee has the highest rates of crime in Wyndham, with recent significant crime increases. Werribee's central business district is located along Watton Street;
312-459: The area – Werribee railway station and Hoppers Crossing railway station to the north-east, both part of the Melbourne metropolitan network . Werribee station is the terminus of the Werribee line . V/Line services to and from Geelong ceased in mid 2015 due to the completion of the Regional Rail Link which sees trains diverted out towards Wyndham Vale . A disused station exists on
336-536: The capital's population statistical division. Since the 1990s, the suburb has experienced rapid suburban growth into surrounding greenfield land , becoming a commuter town in the Melbourne–Geelong growth corridor. Due to this urban sprawl, Wyndham and its suburbs have merged into the Melbourne conurbation. In recent years, Werribee has undergone development which has seen the growth of high-rise buildings within
360-844: The city centre. The suburb is best known for its major tourist attractions, which include the former estate of wealthy pastoralist Thomas Chirnside , known as Werribee Park , the Victoria State Rose Garden, the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, and the Werribee Open Range Zoo . The name "Werribee" originated from the Victorian Aboriginal name for the Werribee River , Wirribi-yaluk in Wathawurrung and Boonwurrung , wirribi meaning "backbone" or "spine". Early leasing of pastures
384-428: The general public by a private or government entity. Greenfield sites offer a high degree of freedom for a developer, compared to sites with existing developments. For example, a greenfield site is a welcome opportunity for a cable operator to choose equipment based on cost and aesthetic parameters, without considering migration issues related to legacy equipment on the site. Rather than building upon greenfield land,
408-616: The highway to the City of Wyndham 's north, as does Cherry Street. Ballan Road is the major arterial to Wyndham's north-west. The CBD also links with the Princes Freeway via Duncans Road to the south-east, and via Geelong Road (the continuation of the Princes Highway ) to the south west. The Princes Freeway circumvents the township via a section, known as the Maltby Bypass, which opened in June 1961. There are two major railway stations in
432-601: The line near Werribee Racecourse , which at times has had calls to be reopened . Additionally, tracks have been left spread apart for a future station near Derrimut Road. Further suburban stations to the north and west have been constructed on a new line as part of the Regional Rail Link to be joined with the regional rail network . An extensive bus network links Werribee with neighbouring suburbs, with major bus interchanges at Werribee station , Wyndham Vale railway station , Tarneit railway station , Pacific Werribee and Hoppers Crossing station . Wyndham City Council
456-652: The local area. A new multi disciplinary, purpose-built medical facility was recently built opposite the Mercy Hospital, to be known as Wyndham Private Medical Centre. It includes a general practice clinic, specialist suites, allied health , mental health and pathology services. Werribee Bears play rugby league in NRL Victoria . Primary education is provided by numerous public, private and Catholic schools, some of which are combined with secondary education as one P-12 college (denoted c. ). Secondary education
480-639: The other side of the Maltby Bypass . The area's major regional shopping centre , the Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre is actually located just across the suburb boundary in Hoppers Crossing. Werribee's town centre and its Civic Centre ( council offices ) are located adjacent to the Princes Highway , known locally as Synnot Street. Major local arterial roads Derrimut Road and Old Geelong Road (as an extension of Morris Road) connect
504-723: The walker. There are two independent trails that visitors may follow: the Pula Reserve Walking Trail which focuses on African animals and the Australian Journey Walk, which focuses on Australian animals. There is a Learning Centre, which teaches more about the history and geography of animals in their environments. Visitors can also book various "speciality" tours, including the Off Road Safari, or close encounters with gorillas or giraffe. Werribee Open Range Zoo also has an animal/adoption sponsorship program, which
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#1732858214912528-529: Was called the Werribee River, and the town's name was later changed to Werribee in 1884, and the Shire Council at that time was also renamed Werribee in 1909. The Shire at the time was quite large; extending from the inner Western suburbs of Melbourne to Little River to the northward town of Melton , covering 715 square kilometres. Werribee at this time was very popular for development. Thomas Chirnside,
552-541: Was found dead in the laundry at Werribee Park with a shotgun lying beside him. His brother Andrew died three years later, and the property was now divided between Andrew's two sons. A new mansion was built, called "The Manor" (not in the same place as the current suburb of Manor Lakes ). In 1881 a quarter of the Shire's population lived in the Werribee Township. There were hotels there, as well as recreational venues such as
576-449: Was led by members of John Batman 's Port Phillip Association . A rural township began in the early 1850s. This village was named Wyndham (the name of the local municipality today). The name derived from a suggestion by the owner of a local village inn, Elliott Armstrong, who sought to honour Scottish soldier Sir Henry Wyndham . The Post Office opened on 12 January 1858 as Wyndham and was renamed Werribee in 1904. However, its adjacent river
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