The rehabilitated Balyang Sanctuary was officially opened today, precisely 34 years since it was originally opened by the former City of Newtown.

On Tuesday night Council agreed to purchase two waterslides and a water adventure park for the new Leisurelink facility, which will be built on the corner of Pioneer Rd and Princes Hwy, Waurn Ponds.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said the City had plans for the provision of a Live Site at Skilled Stadium for the 2007 AFL Grand Final, should Geelong be participating.

One of Grovedale's icons - the Grovedale Community Centre - will receive a huge boost when construction begins in several weeks' time on a $210,000 internal renovation - the first major works at the site since its inception in 1986.

The City of Greater of Geelong has accepted the tender submission from local construction group Hoare Brothers for modifications to the intersection of Gheringhap, Mercer and Malop Streets, which wil begin next week.

On Tuesday night Council accepted the tender from Alborak construction Management Pty Ltd for the redevelopment of the Geelong West Library.

The City will lodge a submission with the Local Government (Councillor Remuneration Review) Panel, supporting recommendations expressed in the interim submission lodged by the VLGA.

Highton Cricket Club's turf wicket reconstruction project at McDonald Reserve will receive a $12,000 boost as the result of savings made by Council on the resurfacing of the Balmont Bowls Club car park.

At its meeting on Tuesday night Council agreed to provide in principle support for an international standard Ferris Wheel to become a long-term feature at the Waterfront.

The City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the G21 Region Plan - A Strategy for Sustainable Growth, which will be launched on 14 September in Barwon Heads by State Premier John Brumby.

Ocean Grove is getting a new skate park at Shell Road Reserve.

Council will ask the Minister for Planning to authorise the preparation and exhibition of Planning scheme Amendment C119, providing for the rezoning of land in the former Fyansford Quarry area, and ajoining land.

Cr Rod Macdonald said Council's adoption of Amendment C127 will clear the way for the implementation of the adopted Lara Structure Plan and Lara Town Centre Urban Design Framework.

A new water reccyling facility at Elcho Park Golf Course, Lara, has the potential to save up to 15 million litres of potable water annually.

Cr Tom O'Connor said the City had been progressively introducing public place recycling over the past five years.

An intensive control program targeting the invasive weed known as 'Bridal Creeper' is about to get underway in coastal regions of the City of Greater Geelong.

Cr Peter McMullin said the draft Barwon Heads Structure Plan document now out on public exhibition would be available for public comment for a period of seven weeks, up to 10 October 2007.

The City of Greater Geelong and Diversitat are calling on all aspiring filmmakers and actors to get their cameras and ideas ready - and their registrations in.

Residents can now log requests for service, perform building inquiries and make requests for service with the click of a mouse.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said Geelong's own international yachting regatta, Skandia Geelong Week, continued to grow in popularity.

The Geelong Major Events annual report for the 2006-2007 financial year was tabled at Council tonight.

Cr Jan Farrell said from 1 April to 30 June 2007 more than $72,000 had been provided to 42 community groups through the Councillor Community Grants program.

On Tuesday night Council adopted an implementation plan for its Environment Management Strategy 2007-2008.

Council tonight voted to adopt the new City of Greater Geelong Local Planning Policy Framework.

The City of Greater Geelong and the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative today hosted a civic event to mark the 40th anniversary of Australian Aboriginals' constitutional rights.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood today encouraged Greater Geelong residents to support the campaign to upgrade the Princes Highway West.

A new pillar is guiding pedestriands and train travellers on how to get from Geelong Station to other parts of the City.

Kildare Ward Cr Stretch Kontelj reminded residents that the Vines Road Community Centre was still open to all regular users.

A unique heritage rotunda in Eastern Park, which has been restored to its former glory, was officially opened today.