The City of Melville has a vision of a strong, vibrant and diversified local and regional economy with a
range of business and employment opportunities.

Amongst the City's key achievements in this area are:

• Ongoing Development of Local Commercial Strategy
• Ongoing Development of Myaree Mixed Business Strategy
• Partnerships with South West Group Local Authorities
• Support of Melville-Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)

Future directions and initiatives include:

• Transit-oriented development at Murdoch precinct
• Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University employment centre
• Reviewing the town planning scheme to encourage economic sustainability
• Developing regional economic partnerships
• Strengthening networks and centres, e.g. Canning Bridge Redevelopment
• Accommodating for emerging regional influences like the railway, with proactive rather than reactive planning for these influences
• O’Connor industrial area study
• Economic Strategy for the City of Melville
• Planning a new activity centre in accordance with network city