Plans & Programs
Our region's attractive lifestyle continues to drive strong population growth and economic activity. Growth increases demand for services, community infrastructure and transport.
Clever Creative - Youth Council
The City has encouraged a new voice for young people with the creation of the first Youth Council.
Council's delivery of a clever and creative future
The outcomes in the 2018-2021 Council Plan will be guided by Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future. The Council Plan will be reviewed annually, and an annual budget and action plan will be developed to be consistent with it.
Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future
What is clever and creative?
Our Background
From September 2016 to May 2017, over 16,000 people told us what they value about the region, how they rate it against the recognised elements of a successful community, and shared ideas about how to address challenges now and in the future.
Our Future 30 year community vision
At the July 2017 council meeting, our Administrators endorsed the community-vision document, Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future.
Our Partners
The following partners provided invaluable advice and assistance in this project.
Energy Efficiency, Net Zero and Circular Economy Resources for Businesses
There are plenty of places to find good advice and support to improve energy efficiency, get climate active and apply circular economy principles to your business.
Advice to contractors
Note 7 in the Design Note series on advice to contractors, updated February 2013.
Civil Engineering Standard Drawings
We provide our Civil Engineering Standard Drawings to be viewed or downloaded for contractor use.
Design note 3 - Appendix A: Stage-Storage-Discharge Relationship
Custom stage-storage-discharge relationships are required when modelling wetlands at the functional and detailed design stages. Guidance on preparing these is provided below.
Design note 3 - Appendix B: Selection of Rainfall Templates
Two climate regions were identified within the City. A 10 year and a 20 year climate template was prepared for each of these.
Design note 3 - Appendix C - When is a Bioretention Asset Appropriate?
The following tables (Table 9 and Table 10) provide a summary of decision criteria to decide when a bioretention asset may or may not be appropriate for a given site.
Design note 3 - Bioretention
Bioretention assets should be designed in accordance with the fundamental principles and guidance provided in current version of the following documents as amended.
Healthy, caring and inclusive community
A healthy community is one where everyone has the opportunity to experience their best possible health and wellbeing.
High-performing Council and organisation
Under the leadership of Council, we are duty-bound to make decisions that are evidence-based, financially responsible and reflect the needs of the community and stakeholders we serve.
Our health and wellbeing priorities
As a local government, we play a crucial role in supporting the community to enjoy the highest attainable standards of health, wellbeing and participation at every age.
Strong local economy
Our economy is changing to service Geelong’s growing population and meet the needs of emerging industries.
Sustainable growth and environment
Protecting our environment is a key priority of our Sustainability Framework 2020.
Aldershot Reserve Master Plan 2021
Aldershot Reserve is situated at 41-55 Aldershot Road in St Albans Park. This master plan was endorsed by Council on 23 March 2021 and replaces the previous 2008 Master Plan.
Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan 2009-2019
This master plan relates to the Barwon South West Regional Trails.
Beacon Point Reserve Master Plan
Beacon Point Reserve including the Scarborough Creek open space corridor is a 12 hectare local open space reserve located in Clifton Springs.
More on Plans & Programs
Corio Community Park - Shell Reserve Master Plan
The Corio Community Park Landscape Master Plan (Shell Reserve) creates a variety of spaces to be developed over time as funding and sponsorship opportunities arise.
Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens Strategic Plan
Eastern Park is Geelong’s premier regional park. It draws visitors from across the country due to its facilities, attractions and events of national and international significance.
Evans Reserve Master Plan
The attached document details the most recent master plan for Evans Reserve and can be viewed in two different formats.
G21 Regional Football (Soccer) Strategy
The G21 Regional Football (Soccer) Strategy has been prepared following a review of current provision across the G21 region and to develop regional & municipal specific strategies for their improvement.
The G21 Regional Football Strategy is currently under review and an updated report will be released in 2023
G21 Sports Development Plan
The G21 Regional Sports Development Plan seeks to examine issues impacting on the viability of structured sport within the region and outline strategies to improve the sustainable delivery of sport.
Geelong Indoor Recreation Facilities Strategy
The Geelong Indoor Recreation Facilities Strategy was undertaken to review a number of critical issues and opportunities impacting on indoor facility provision and develop a strategic plan to guide future infrastructure planning and development for indoor recreation facilities.
Geelong Play Strategy 2012-2021
The overall purpose of the Play Strategy is to provide the City of Greater Geelong with a plan for the provision of well located, well designed, fun and accessible play spaces across the municipality.
Greater Geelong Cycle Strategy
The attached documents detail the most recent cycling strategy for our municipality and can be viewed in two different formats.
Greater Geelong Physical Activity Strategy
The aim of our Physical Activity Strategy is to establish an evidence base to guide policy and decision making at a regional and municipal level.
Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve Master Plan
We appointed Capacity Consulting to develop a Master Plan for Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve.
Hume Reserve Master Plan
The attached document details the most recent master plan for Hume Reserve and can be viewed in two different formats.
Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan
The attached document details the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan that was completed in 2010 and can be viewed in two different formats.
Our Future Together
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Queens Park Master Plan
The attached document details the most recent master plan for Queens Park Recreation Reserve and can be viewed in two different formats.
Sparrovale Master Plan
The
Sparrovale Master Plan will provide an overarching vision for a new regional parkland for the City of Greater Geelong.
Sport and Recreation Plans and Studies
There are a number of plans and studies that focus on recreation and sporting spaces and activities.
Stead Park Master Plan
The attached document details the most recent master plan for Stead Park Reserve and can be viewed in two different formats.
Thomson Reserve Master Plan
Thomson Reserve Master Plan aims to provide a vision for the development of the Reserve to ensure continued opportunities for active and passive recreation.
Windsor Park Facility Development Plan
We completed a Facility Development Plan for Windsor Park in July 2022 which builds on the previous Master Plan for the reserve.
Public realm framework
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Urban Geelong long-term boundary review
This page provides details and updates on the Urban Geelong Long-term Boundary Review project.
Urban Growth
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Vision and strategy
Transforming our community's aspirations into reality.
Wurriki Nyal - Geelong's Civic Precinct
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Strategic planning manages growth, supports business development and ensures a sustainable future. It ensures the City:
- plans for future growth
- maintains its environmental, heritage and cultural values
- identifies issues facing townships and urban renewal precincts including community aspirations and needs
- articulates the preferred future directions for townships and urban renewal precincts
- identifies appropriate planning controls to protect and enhance townships and urban renewal precincts.
Our strategic plans and visions are implemented through the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
We prepare and review local planning policies, structure plans, master plans, urban growth plans, frameworks and design guidelines.