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Fibre key to Smart City goals

We’re a step closer to achieving our Smart City goals thanks to the City’s endorsement of a 15-year agreement to access 24 kilometres of optical fibre from Corio to East Geelong.

Street light program enters new phase

One of the largest upgrade programs of its kind in Victoria has reached a key milestone with about 13 000 existing residential street lights in Greater Geelong changed over to LED.

Bell Park Sports Club in community hands

The City of Greater Geelong has agreed to purchase the land and assets of the Bell Park Sports Club to make sure grassroots sport continues to survive and thrive in Batesford and surrounds.

Geelong and the Bellarine among world's most loved destinations

The Bellarine has taken out the 25th spot and Geelong the 69th in Leading Places:

T20 World Cup action to begin in Geelong

Excitement is building for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 following the announcement of the fixtures for the October 16 – November 13 event. The worlds best cricketers from 16 international teams will clash in 45 matches as the pinnacle global event in men’s T20 cricket comes to Australia for the first time. Matches will be played across Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Hobart Melbourne Perth and Sydney.

Snapshot of Geelong’s health released

A recent survey of 1500 Greater Geelong residents has provided new data on the community’s health and wellbeing including the impacts of COVID-19.

City in running for Sustainable Cities Awards

Greater Geelong has been listed as one of two municipalities that have qualified for the main award at the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards.

Feedback on dog control at Ocean Grove Main Beach

City of Greater Geelong Councillors have considered public feedback on the first year of a trial dog-free area at Ocean Grove Main Beach.

Vision released for Labuan Square public space

Clever and creative landscaping will tell the story of Cowies Creek as part of the proposed improvements for the public space at Labuan Square in Norlane.

Council eyes net zero emissions by 2035

Zero net emissions in Greater Geelong by 2035 is a key feature of Council’s Climate Change Response Plan.

City seeking community input for the Chilwell Library redevelopment

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on the design principles and concept plan for the redevelopment of the Chilwell Library.

Community feedback opens on proposed stage 2 indoor aquatic and leisure centre

We are is seeking community feedback to help shape concept designs for a proposed indoor aquatic and leisure centre at Drysdale, which could feature indoor heated pools, a gymnasium, and wellness centre.