Historical information

The Western Region of Melbourne Commission incorporated the local government areas of City of Altona, City of Essendon, City of Footscray, City of Keilor, City of Sunshine, City of Williamstown, Shire of Bacchus Marsh, Shire of Melton & Shire of Werribee.

The Melbourne Western Region Commission (WRC) was a collaborative body formed to address the unique planning, social, and economic challenges of the western suburbs. Its key purposes included:
- Strategic Regional Planning: Coordinating infrastructure, transport, housing, and industrial development across multiple municipalities such as Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown, and Werribee.
- Cultural Heritage Conservation: Commissioning detailed studies to identify, document, and protect sites of industrial, social, and architectural significance.
- Community Engagement and Advocacy: Acting as a voice for the western suburbs in dealings with state and federal governments and promoting equitable access to services and funding.
- Support for Local Councils by providing professional services, training, and policy guidance to its member councils and shires.

Physical description

Ring bounded directory of published document by The Western Region of Melbourne Commission for the period 1978 to 1979

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

The Western Region of Melbourne A Finding List Supplement 1978-79