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Construction begins on Northern Aquatic and Community Hub

A major milestone has been reached in the City’s seven-year vision to create a premier health and wellbeing precinct for Geelong’s northern growth corridor.

Feedback sought on South Geelong Urban Design Framework

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

Environment and community to benefit from landfill rejuvenation

Restoring the area’s environmental values and encouraging recreation activity are key features of a new plan for the future of the Drysdale landfill site.

Claremont history permanently protected

A permanent heritage overlay will protect a significant piece of Geelong’s history following the Council’s decision to support an Independent Panel recommendation to adopt a planning scheme amendment.

All aboard! New miniature railway to be investigated

Council has given the green light to fund an independent feasibility study into a heritage themed miniature railway in the Geelong region.

City to meet majority of footpath network costs

The Council has declared a shared funding model to help build a network of connected footpaths in Ocean Grove.

Recycling project paves a new way

Plastic bags and tyres that were destined for landfill are among the materials that have been recycled to reconstruct a road in Geelong’s south.

Have Your Say on the use of Council land for social housing

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking public feedback on a proposal to transfer three parcels of Council-owned land worth more than $3.6 million for the purposes of social housing.

Share your views on public parking at Pakington Street, Geelong West

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback from business owners managers shoppers and residents about public parking conditions on Pakington Street in Geelong West.

Win for community as wildlife sanctuary protected

The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating a win on behalf of the Lara community after Fire Services Victoria withdrew its bid to build a new fire station opposite the Serendip Wildlife Sanctuary.

Local connections continue with Meals on Wheels

The City of Greater Geelong is making some changes to our Meals on Wheels service - moving from our current caterer Community Chef to our new provider Choice Fresh Meals. The new service will include delivery which means meals will no longer be delivered by volunteers.

I AM sculpture arrives in Lara

A sculpture celebrating people who have a lived experience with disability has moved from its temporary home at Eastern Beach to Austin Park in Lara.