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July 2004
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Skilled Stadium construction update
Construction of the new eastern stand at Skilled Stadium is progressing on schedule and on budget said the City of Greater Geelong’s Major Projects portfolio holder Cr Shane Dowling.
27 July 2004
Review acknowledges success of major events
An independent review of Geelong Major Events has recommended that the committee continue its work in attracting major events to Greater Geelong said Cr Bruce Harwood the City’s Tourism and Major Events portfolio holder.
27 July 2004
Former Mayor remembered for outstanding service
Howard Glover will be remembered for his passion for Geelong and his extraordinary dedication to the community said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Ed Coppe.
23 July 2004
Peninsula recreation needs open for comment
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Craig Farrell said the City is currently undertaking an investigation into the recreation, leisure and open space needs of residents and visitors on the Bellarine Peninsula.
21 July 2002
Landscape Improvement Program for Boulevard
City of Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Linda Ristevski said an ongoing Landscape Improvement Program along the Boulevard at the northern entrance to Geelong was a vital step in upgrading this important gateway to the City.
21 July 2004
Mayor backs campaign to lift funding for Home Care
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe has backed a campaign launched today by the Municipal Association of Victoria aimed at addressing the shortfall in funding and access to community care services across the State.
19 July 2004
City accepts tender for Lara Lake Pre-School
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Tony Ansett said a new era in pre-school education in Lara was set to begin with the construction of Lara Lake Pre-School.
13 July 2004
Council adopts direct debit system for pensioners
On Tuesday night Council voted to include Centrepay as one of the payment options for the 2004 residential property rates.
13 July 2004
New Resource Recovery Centre opens in Drysdale
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Ed Coppe was joined by the Chief Executive of EcoRecycle Victoria Ian Coles to open the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre today.
09 July 2004
Terry Makings takes leading role at City of Melbourne
City of Greater Geelong General Manager City Services, Terry Makings, is to take up a senior role with the City of Melbourne.
08 July 2004
Geelong hosts Municipal Association of Victoria
The City of Greater Geelong will host a workshop for councillors from throughout Victoria this weekend.<BR>
02 July 2004
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