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Council liaising with police on community safety concerns
Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said Council will liaise with police regarding community concern expressed about the serious crime that took place on 1 December.
13 December 2006
Geelong region economy continues to perform at a high level
Mayor Bruce Harwood said key economic indicators show that the Geelong region economy has continued to perform well in the past year.
12 December 2006
Free City Bus to take the heat out of summer traffic along the Waterfront
Holiday makers visiting the Geelong Waterfront can travel for free between the major attractions aboard the Free City Bus.
28 December 2006
City supports new Portarlington community festival
One of the 19 projects to receive funding from round one of the City of Greater Geelong Community Festivals and Arts Grant Scheme 2006-07 is the Portarlington Mussel Festival to be held on Saturday 13 January.
18 December 2006
Leisurelink set to feature water play equipment currently not available in Australia
Cr John Mitchell said the Leisurelink replacement facility would feature water play equipment not available in Australia and rides comparable to those offered at the Gold Coast theme parks.
18 December 2006
Community invited to have their say on Rural Land Use Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to provide feedback on the draft Rural Land Use Strategy 2006.
15 December 2006
Tender accepted for Eastern Park and Botanic Gardens plan
A leading group of consultants with landscape architecture, environment and recreation expertise will prepare a strategic plan for Eastern Park and the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
15 December 2006
City moves to consolidate its central administration functions
Mayor Bruce Harwood said the City would enter into an agreement with Western Wedge Developments Pty Ltd to purchase three parcels of land in Central Geelong for the purpose of consolidating its central administration functions.
15 December 2006
Mobile phone service welcomed by Brisbane Ranges community
Cr Tony Ansett said the provision of a mobile phone service was a very welcome announcement for the communities of the Brisbane Ranges.
15 December 2006
Proposed Corio Quay North extension to go out to public exhibition
Cr Rod Macdonald said the rezoning of an area within Corio Quay North to a Special Use Zone would enable the development of a dediacted facility for the loading of woodchips.
13 December 2006
Fuel reduction works to take place at the Boulevard in North Geelong
The City in consultation with the CFA will bring forward the removal of the remaining Poa grasses along the Boulevard in North Geelong.
13 December 2006
Libraries a significant contributor to the wellbeing of the community
Cr Peter McMullin said the region's libraries were seen as a significant contributor to the wellbeing of the various communities that they service.
12 December 2006
Parking Strategy to provide more all day car parks and free Sunday parking
Improved parking for inner city residents and additional long term parks on inner city streets are two features of the Central Geelong Area Parking Strategy.
12 December 2006
New community facilities as part of Western Heights College redevelopment
On Tuesday night Council endorsed a plan to develop a combined school and community facility at Vines Road subject to the completion of a traffic study.
12 December 2006
Council endorses Leisurelink schematic design
Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said the Leisurelink replacement facility project was progressing well, with the completion of the schematic design report.
12 December 2006
Master Plan recommends upgrade of Lara Swimming Pool
Council has acknowledged and supported the findings of the Lara Swimming Pool Master Plan: to upgrade the facility to meet the specific interests of the leisure/family market and to slightly increase the pool's hours of operation.
12 December 2006
Amended footpath trading policy to provide exciting new business opportunities
On Tuesday night Council adopted the amended Footpath Trading Policy.
12 December 2006
Masterplan outlines exciting posibilities for historic Osborne House precinct
The historic Osborne House property could form the nucleus of a major development featuring a marine centre of excellence and tourism facilities including a boutique hotel.
8 December 2006
Mayor announces parking metre revenue for a day will go toward helping the Advertiser Adopt a Family Appeal
The City will donate the parking meter revenue from a typical day's operations to boost the Geelong Advertiser's Adopt-a-Family Appeal.
1 December 2006
Free city bus service to serve shoppers and tourists this summer
Shoppers and tourists will be able to travel around Central Geelong and the Waterfront for free this summer aboard the Free City Bus.
1 December 2006
White Christmas in Central Geelong
The forecast is for snow in Central Geelong this December.
1 December 2006
OTHER MEDIA RELEASES
Council adopts Geelong Gaming Framework
Anakie Football Club is pumped about water
Connecting Identities
Council supports Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens to hold plant sale this weekend
Mayor pays tribute to team effort in achieving a significant reduction in crime statistics across region
Launch of web cam link between wetlands of Nagoya and Geelong
Attendees named for Geelong Summit
Geelong to host its second Nicholas Cage fim
City joins Earth Hour movement
Geelong to be represented on trade mission to China
Work to start on Youth Activities Area at Waterfront
GME reports on December quarter and renewed membership
Council to apply for State Government grant to improve childrens services infrastructure
Council adopts Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan
New access path for the Dell
Council requests Minister to appoint panel to consider Point Lonsdale residential development
Council approves naming of International Cricket Training Facility at Kardinia Park
Council supports development of a Queens Park Master Plan
Council throws support behind Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Council adopts rezoning amendment for Corio Quay
Council gives in principal support for rezoning proposal of Chemring site in Lara
Free surf, skate and art activities at Ocean Grove Beach
A tribute to Geelong small businesses
Geelong celebrates Youth Week with free surf, skate, music, art and XBox events
Geelong secures the opening round of Australian Formula One Superboat Championships
Geelong West Library upgrade is on track with completion scheduled for late July
Flamefest to finish with spectacular Fire Finale
Union Street Mural gets a new look
City urges smokers to butt it then bin it
Call for nominations to help develop submission to 2020 Summit
fabARTS winner announced
Conference and exhibition centre on the agenda in Canberra
Submissions on proposed rezoning amendment at Leopold to be referred to an Independent Panel
Cuts in State Government funding detrimental to health of local children
Council calls for expressions of interest to develop a pavilion on the Waterfront
Strategy to establish Geelong as a cycle friendly region
Construction starts on new equestrian headquarters at Elcho Park
New streetscape at Barwon Heads captures essence of sea change lifestyle
Butt Free City Week
Stinton Oval grass conversion to set the standard for drought proofing high use sportsgrounds