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05/07/2008 Archived Entry: "Watershed for this liveable city of ours"

Melbourne is fast running out of options for growth. The larger city now spreads about 100 kilometres from Melton to Pakenham and from Frankston to Epping, meaning Melbourne has a footprint of about 10,000 square kilometres, and a population of more than 3.5 million people — which by 2030 will approach 6 million.

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