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Feedback sought on South Geelong Urban Design Framework
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02/01/2023
Artists perspective from Lonsdale Street looking towards Station Plaza and the Barwon Water site

The City of Greater Geelong has released the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the final stage of community engagement.

The framework seeks to establish a long-term vision to protect South Geelong’s heritage character while providing more housing options for people to live around the South Geelong train station Moorabool Street and the former Barwon Water site in Lonsdale Street.

The City received 163 written submissions during the second round of community engagement. In response to feedback about the importance of protecting the area’s distinct heritage the City has completed a heritage assessment. 

An additional 193 properties have been recommended for inclusion within a Heritage Overlay including a combination of Victorian Federation and Inter-war dwellings from the 1850s to 1920s.

After careful consideration the UDF recommends a lower scale of development of up to six storeys be proposed for the Barwon Water site rather than 10 storeys.

The draft UDF will be used to guide future growth and development including built form outcomes streetscape design movement and access land use and assist in the assessment of future development proposals.

It also includes a series of recommended improvements such as street crossings footpaths street lighting parking tree plantings and wayfinding signage.

An expert panel will answer public questions about the UDF from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday 16 March 2022. Registrations are available on the Have Your Say page.

Submissions close at 5pm Friday 8 April 2022.

Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan

We want to hear from as many people as possible to help us develop a shared vision for South Geelong. It’s important for people who live work visit South Geelong to have their say on the UDF. It is about getting the balance right and we thank everyone for their input throughout the engagement process so far.

Statutory and Strategic Planning Chair Councillor Kylie Grzybek

We want to get as much feedback on the changes as possible and we’re encouraging community members to make a submission or join a panel question and answer session. Our planning team is also happy to answer specific questions about the Urban Design Framework and any questions residents might have about their individual property.

 

Published On

02/01/2023