YourLand breaks ground on $800 million Acclaim community in Donnybrook

YourLand Developments has officially commenced construction on its $800 million Acclaim masterplanned community in Donnybrook, marking a major milestone for Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern corridor. 

The 1,080-lot project will deliver critical infrastructure including new roads and upgraded intersections alongside future amenities such as a P–12 school, shopping village and sports reserve, supporting an estimated 3,240 residents and helping meet surging housing demand in the outer north.

A ceremony was held  on site alongside Lauren Kathage MP, Member for Yan Yean, and Cr Christine Stow, Councillor for North Ward. 

Bild Group has been appointed as the civil contractor to deliver the first stage of works.

The milestone marks the next stage of growth in Melbourne’s north, with Acclaim now moving into construction on critical works including new roads, upgraded intersections and essential civil infrastructure to support thousands of future residents and improve local connectivity.

Home to just 2,100 people in 2021, it is estimated that Donnybrook’s population will grow to more than 25,000 people by 2031, largely driven by young families and first-home buyers.

Andrew Jones, head of development and communities at YourLand, said the sod turn represents a major step forward not just for Acclaim, but for the wider Donnybrook precinct.

“This is a significant milestone for Acclaim and for Donnybrook. Construction starting means we can now deliver the infrastructure that underpins a well-functioning community, from new roads and intersections through to essential services that benefit both future residents and the broader area.

“This project reflects our commitment to unlocking much-needed housing supply while delivering the infrastructure required to support long-term growth in Donnybrook,” said Andrew.

Project capital partner NTT Urban Development Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian real estate investment arm of global technology services company NTT Group, was also in attendance.

Hideaki Matsuo, director of NTT Urban Development Australia Pty Ltd, said the company was proud to support the delivery of Acclaim as part of its commitment to sustainable urban development in Victoria.

“Acclaim reflects our focus on backing well-planned communities that deliver long-term value for residents and the broader public. 

"We are pleased to partner with YourLand to help bring this new community in Donnybrook to life,” Hideaki said.

The project includes the delivery of a new road network and intersection upgrades, designed to improve traffic flow, safety and access for the surrounding community as Donnybrook continues to grow.

Lauren Kathage MP, Member for Yan Yean said the project reflects the State Government’s commitment to supporting housing delivery alongside critical infrastructure.

“Projects like Acclaim are exactly what growing communities like Donnybrook need. 

"This development will deliver new homes while also investing in the roads and infrastructure that make neighbourhoods work.

“By working closely with developers and councils, we are helping to ensure new communities are well planned, well connected and supported from day one,” Lauren said.

Once complete, Acclaim will represent a $800m investment and is expected to generate approximately 3,700 jobs over its lifespan.

Civil works on Stage 1A are now underway, marking the first visible step in the transformation of the Acclaim site into a connected, liveable community in Melbourne’s north. 

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