Media Releases

City cracking down on building waste

The City is committed to driving improvements in the construction industry’s management of waste on building site.

12/09/2021

Media Releases

Community groups share in $731k in grants

A total of 135 local clubs and organisations will share in $731 840 in funding through a range of grants awarded as part of Council’s 2021-22 Community Grants program.

12/08/2021

Media Releases

New management to take over holiday park

Specialist coastal crown land manager Barwon Coast Committee of Management will take over the running of the Breamlea Holiday Park next year.

12/10/2021

Media Releases

Grant to deliver further improvements

Threatened native vegetation is returning in greater numbers on the Bellarine Peninsula coast thanks to ongoing regeneration work carried out by the City.

13/12/2021

City News

Lara Football and Netball Club shines brighter

The City of Greater Geelong has completed a $350 000 upgrade to sports lighting at the Lara Recreation Reserve to deliver AFL training conditions for players at the Lara Football and Netball Club.

02/01/2023

City News

Pakington Street Urban Design Framework endorsed

City of Greater Geelong Councillors have adopted a final Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the Geelong West end of Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue and will conduct further community consultation for the northern end of Pakington Street.

02/01/2023

City News

Construction to start on outdoor pool at Drysdale

City of Greater Geelong Councillors have awarded Kane Constructions Pty Ltd the contract to construct stage one of the North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre with work on the $15.5 million project getting underway in the New Year.

02/01/2023

Media Releases

Community hub on the way for Armstrong Creek West

A vital piece of social infrastructure that will foster strong community ties in one of Victoria’s fastest growing areas will begin to take shape in Armstrong Creek next month.

21/12/2021

Media Releases

Council supports local and social outcomes

A new policy guiding how the City of Greater Geelong procures goods works and services has strengthened the Council’s commitment to achieving positive social outcomes.

20/12/2021

City News

City to proceed with Changwon MOU

The City of Greater Geelong will take the next step to formalise an agreement focused on trade education and cultural exchange with South Korea’s Changwon City which will base its $1-billion Land 8116 project in Geelong.

21/12/2021

City News

2022 Youth Council presents final report

Junior Mayor Elliot Nicholas has presented the 2021 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council’s fourth and final report offering input on a range of topics from mental health to support for the local Afghan community.       The Youth Council’s report also outlines its progress and achievements since September and shares advice on areas of importance to young people including youth traineeships alcohol access and makeshift bike jumps.

23/12/2021

City News

Council throws its support behind new pavilion with funding commitment

Council has made a pre-commitment of $720 000 towards the construction of a new Leopold Tennis Club pavilion with female friendly changerooms at the Leopold Memorial Reserve.

21/12/2021