The Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre is a future major regional centre for a projected local population of up to 160,000 people, in Melbourne’s rapidly growing western urban area. Its development will occur over several decades, initially evolving from a local suburban hub in its first decade, to a regional business, retail, civic, education, medical, residential, entertainment and recreation centre when complete. A major state indoor basketball arena, Cobblebank Stadium, has been built on the corner of Bridge Road and Ferris Road. A retail centre named Cobblebank Village has also been constructed and features a large supermarket alongside other smaller retail stores. The new Melton Hospital will be built at 245 – 267 Ferris Road and is projected to open in 2026.