Local Area - Wyndham City
Everything you need is on your doorstep
Manor Lakes is conveniently located just a few minutes' drive from the centre of Werribee ensuring residents can easily access everything their family could need either within the residential estate or from the local area.
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SchoolsTo cater for the rapid population growth in the region Manor Lakes is proud to be home to two leading schools:
Other schools that are located close to Manor Lakes include:
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ShopsManor Lakes Central Shopping Centre is located at the entrance to the Manor Lakes residential estate. The centre includes a Coles, Liquorland, medical centre, pharmacy and a great range of everyday services, takeaway outlets and a McDonald's. The centre also has 400 carparking spaces.If a wider selection of shopping is on your list, then nearby Werribee offers a great range of retailers. From boutiques and homeware stores, to hardware, banks and several major supermarkets, residents' shopping needs are well catered for. Approximately 15 minutes drive from Manor Lakes is Werribee Plaza with a Myer, Big W. K-Mart, cinemas, a wide selection of specialty retailers and ample carparking. |
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Things to see and doThe Wyndham municipality, especially the city of Werribee, is home to dozens of restaurants, pubs and several arts and entertainment venues so residents are certain to find something to suit their taste and budget.Some highlights include:
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CouncilManor Lakes is located within the Wyndham City Council area - one the fastest growing areas of Victoria.The council provides a diverse range of services such as:
45 Princes Highway, Werribee (Melways ref: 206 B7) Ph: 9742 0777 Fax: 9741 6237 Mailing address: PO Box 197, Werribee 3030 Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm Web: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au Information used in this section was sourced from the Wyndham City Council website. |
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Public TransportA regular bus service, Route 438, travels from Manor Lakes to the Werribee Train Station six days a week. For more information contact Westrans Bus Services Tel (03) 9368 6000 or go to www.westranswerribee.com.au.There are also State and Local Government plans to build Armstrong Road, a ring road that will connect Manor Lakes directly to the Princes Freeway. In June 2009, the Victorian Government announced that Manor Lakes Station will be built as part of the $4.3bn Regional Rail Link. The Manor Lakes Station is one of six planned as part of this service which will provide a rail connection to Werribee and to Sunshine and the Melbourne CBD. Preliminary State Government plans show the Regional Rail Link will run through the transport corridor. The Manor Lakes station is proposed to be located near the two schools, Our Lady of the Southern Cross Catholic Primary School and Manor Lakes P-12/Specialist College, and the site of the Manor Lakes Activity Centre. The Government has not announced specific timing details for the construction of this link. The Regional Rail Link will provide capacity for more than 20 extra train services every hour across the Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Werribee, Craigieburn and Sunbury (Sydenham) lines providing capacity for more than 9000 extra passengers every hour. |
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SportNo matter what your taste in sport you're sure to find a club or venue in and around the Wyndham area:
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