Homeowners, builders and Mitchell Shire Council face the same problem in Wallan, Beveridge, Kilmore and Broadford: there is far more to build than there are trades to build it. New estates on the Hume corridor soak up local crews, and the older towns further north wait their turn. EcoPrestige supplies engineered structural steel volumetric modules, finished in an offsite factory, so less of the job depends on finding trades in town.
Why modular fits Mitchell Shire
Under the Plan for Victoria housing targets published by the Victorian Government, Department of Transport and Planning, Mitchell is expected to take 66,000 net new homes by 2051. Among the regional councils on that list, only Greater Geelong has a larger number. Most of that growth lands around Wallan and Beveridge, where new suburbs also need kindergartens, clinics, offices and community rooms at the same time as houses.
Trades cost more out here too. HIA figures quoted by the Nationals on 26 October 2026 show trade prices rose 18.1% in regional Victoria over the past year, while they fell 3.1% in Melbourne. When framers, roofers and plasterers are booked for months, a home or building that arrives with walls, linings and services rough-in done needs far fewer trade days on site. Kilmore and Broadford owners adding a second home on a large lot feel this most, because their job is small and easy for a busy builder to push back.
Projects that suit modules in the shire include:
- Homes and small second dwellings on existing lots in Kilmore, Broadford and Wallan.
- Childcare rooms, kindergartens and maternal health rooms for new estates.
- Offices, consulting rooms and staff amenities for local employers.
- Sporting club rooms and community spaces for council reserves.
Our earlier page on modular construction in Seymour, Kilmore and Mitchell Shire covers the northern end of the shire in more detail.
What EcoPrestige supplies
We supply the modules. The structural steel frame is fabricated in an offsite factory and inspected there by the project engineer. Each module arrives with floors, walls, ceilings, internal linings and the agreed services rough-in in place. For homes, design, permit documentation and construction are contracted by our sister company DST Project Management and Construction Pty Ltd, registered domestic builder CDB-U 72187. For commercial and community buildings, your builder holds the head contract and the site. The supply price is quoted for your site.
What does not fit
Modules are not right for every lot. A narrow estate block with no room for a crane, or a lot behind a house with no side access, may suit a site-built home better. Heavy renovation work on an older Kilmore weatherboard is usually easier done by hand. Some estates have design guidelines on roof forms and materials, so we check those before we quote.
The approval path in Victoria
Homes are typically Class 1a, confirmed by your building surveyor. A small second dwelling up to 60 m2 usually needs no planning permit under VC253 (December 2023), but a building permit is always needed. Our guide to what fits on a typical block at 60 m2 explains the limits.
For commercial work: EcoPrestige coordinates the module design with your consultants; permit drawings are issued by the registered or licensed practitioner the state requires. In Victoria, structural design is by a PERA-registered structural engineer and the building permit is issued by a registered building surveyor. Commercial building design is not a registered category. Childcare is typically Class 9b and offices typically Class 5, confirmed by your building surveyor. See modular childcare centres in Victoria for that sector.
The programme
Once the design is fixed and the building permit is issued, the modules are built while the site is prepared. Footings, drainage and service connections happen in Mitchell Shire while the factory works on the modules. Factory and site work run in parallel, so time on site is shorter. Delivery, the crane lift, the connections and the final inspection follow.
What to send us
- 1. The address, and whether it is an estate lot or an older town block.
- 2. The use: main home, second dwelling, childcare, office or club rooms.
- 3. The floor area or rooms you need.
- 4. Any title, survey, estate guidelines or drawings you already hold.
- 5. Side access, power lines and where a crane could stand.
- 6. The date you need to move in or open.
Builders taking the head contract on a commercial job can read how our supply-only arrangement for builders works.
FAQ: modular construction in Mitchell Shire
Do you build homes in Wallan and Kilmore?
Homes in Victoria are designed, documented and built under a contract with our sister company DST Project Management and Construction Pty Ltd, registered domestic builder CDB-U 72187. EcoPrestige supplies the modules.
What is Mitchell Shire’s 2051 housing target?
The Plan for Victoria housing targets from the Department of Transport and Planning set Mitchell at 66,000 net new homes by 2051.
Do I need a planning permit for a granny flat in Broadford?
A small second dwelling up to 60 m2 usually needs no planning permit under VC253. A building permit is always needed.
Can you supply childcare rooms for a new Beveridge estate?
Yes. Your builder holds the head contract. Childcare is typically Class 9b, confirmed by your building surveyor.
How is the price set?
The supply price is quoted for your site once we know the layout, the access and the services.
Building in Wallan, Beveridge, Kilmore or Broadford?
Send the site, the use and any drawings to prebuilt@ecoprestige.com.au or download our technical brochures.