These guidelines are an incorporated document in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

These guidelines should be considered when a plan...

The Aldershot Reserve Masterplan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserve.
...

As a part of the progress of the Anakie District and as part of the recovery phase following the bushfires, the City of Greater Geelong commissioned a...

The Ash Road Concept Plan was developed to consider the feasibility of implementing a trail along Ash Road and to develop concept plans.
 

The Austin Park Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserve.

The Bakers Oval Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this sporting reserve.

This document provides neighbourhood character information on Barwon Heads.

The Barwon Heads Structure Plan was adopted by Council on 11 December 2007.

It establishes a strategic framework to guide the growth a...

Barwon Heads Urban Design Framework provides urban design framework for Barwon Heads and a streetscape concept for the commercial area of Hitchcock Av...

The Barwon Heads Village Park Management Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this sporting res...

Barwon Side Quarry Landscape Plan aims to provide direction for the future development of this piece of open space.  The reserve in located between We...

The Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan details the best prospects for regional trails within the region. 

It also articulat...

The Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan September 2009 aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development o...

This document is the attachment report for the Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan September 2009.

The report aims to provid...

This document is the summary report for the Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan September 2009.

The report aims to provide s...

We have appointed SGL to investigate the need for and feasibility of developing a network of horse trails on the Bellarine Peninsulaand, if demonstrat...

The City of Greater Geelong appointed SGL to investigate the need for and feasibility of developing a network of horse trails on the Bellarine Peninsu...

This project has been undertaken to investigate and quantify the recreation, open space and leisure needs of the current and future Peninsula communit...

The Bellarine Peninsula Recreation and Leisure Needs Study aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this...

The Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan reflects our commitment to active community consultation and an integrated approach to plan making.

The City of Greater Geelong was appointed the Committee of Management for the Bellarine Rail Trail in September 1995 by the Minister for Conservation ...

The Bellarine Rail Trail Vegetation Management Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open s...

The Bellarine Rail Trail is located on a Crown Land rail easement that extends from Newcomb to Queenscliff, via Drysdale.  It is approximately 32.5km ...

An outcome from an Independent Panel report, May 2006, was that there is a need to identify places of significance within the defined heritage precinc...

This document presents the outcomes of the Biodiversity Strategy to date. It includes the context, background and status of biodiversity in Geelong as...

Biotechnology

- an exciting part of Geelong’s economic future

The overall aim of the project is to identify the current and future (to 2020) boating infrastructure needs of the Geelong foreshore.
 
...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The Breamlea community developed their ...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Bremlea.

The Central Geelong Place Management Plan has been prepared to provide a strategic direction for Council and associated bodies for the City for the ne...

The Central Geelong Structure Plan will guide land use and development for Central Geelong for the next 20 years.

The Central Geelong Urban Design Guidelines direct the future form and height of buildings within Central Geelong.

The Guidelines iden...

Our municipality encompasses rural, coastal and urban communities. Our ambition is to promote prosperous and cohesive communities throughout the munic...

The Central Geelong Structure Plan has been prepared to provide a planning framework for the city for the next 20 years.

It is intende...

In this context, Geelong is both a City with and a City without, open spaces. 

The coastline of Corio Bay, the headlands of Eastern Pa...

The pursuits of skateboarding and associated activities such as in-line blading and BMX riding have experience a resurgence in popularity during the 1...

The City of Greater Geleong Skate/BMX Facility Management Plan has been developed to provide guidance for the management of skate/BMX facilities in th...

City Plan 2009-2013 was adopted by Council on Tuesday 23 June 2009. 

City Plan is the key document that guides Council’s strategic dire...

City Plan 2010-2014 was adopted by Council on Tuesday 22 June 2010. 

City Plan is the key document that guides Council’s strategic dire...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on Clifton Springs and Drysdale.

The Adaptation Strategy aims to prepare Council and the Greater Geelong community ...

The Summary and Roadmap is designed to be read alongside the full Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.

It gives a high level overview s...

A summary of the processes to follow for clubs wishing to undertake works within public reserves.

The Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study was commissioned in December 2004 as part of the Coastal Spaces Initiative, led by the Department of Sus...

The Connections Park Redevelopment Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserve...

The Coolabah Park Management Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserve.

The Corio Bay Coastal Action Plan (CAP) was jointly funded and prepared by the City of Greater Geelong and the Central Coastal Board. It was endorsed ...

The Corio Community Park Landscape Plan (Shell Reserve) aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this op...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The Drysdale - Clifton Springs communit...

We are committed to the development of a sub-regional sports precinct in Drysdale at the 45 hectare site bounded by Peninsula Drive, Andersons Road, G...

The Drysdale and Clifton Springs Structure Plan was adopted by Council in September 2010. The Structure Plan was implemented into the Geelong Planning...

The Eastern Park & Geelong Botanic Gardens Strategic Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future developme...

Eastern Park is Geelong’s premier regional park. It draws visitors from across the country due to its facilities, attractions
and events of nat...

The Elderslie Reserve Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this sporting reserve.
...

The Environment Management Strategy 2006-2011 includes the Geelong Sustainability Framework and Environmental Management Policy. These will provide a ...

Ervin Reserve is:

• The primary community open space area within Newcomb, a suburb situated less than three kilometres east of the ...

The Fountain of Friendship Park Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this reserve.

The Frank Mann Reserve Landscape Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this sporting and open sp...

The G21 Regional Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Strategy June 2006 aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future deve...

The G21 Sport Development Plan June 2006 aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of the region.

The G21 Regional Sports Development Plan seeks to examine issues impacting on the viability of structured sport within the region and outline strategi...

The Gaming Framework was adopted by Council on 8 April 2008 and is expected to be implemented some time in 2008.

The Framework will as...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on the Geelong Central region.

Including areas such as Hamlyn Heights,
...

The Greater Geelong Safety Commitee (GGSC) is an alliance between the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria Police, State Government Departments, and Comm...

The Geelong Eastern Boundary Review was adopted by Council on 24 February 2009.

It establishes a clear boundary for urban development ...

The 2009-2013 Geelong Health and Wellbeing Plan continues on the foundations laid in previous strategic health plans.

It is based on a...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on the Geelong North region.

Including areas such as Corio, Norlane, Bell Po...

The Geelong Play Strategy is made up of four key sections:

1. Geelong Port Structure Plan 2007

   The Geelong Port Structure Plan has been developed to guide future use and development of land in and adjacent to the Port of Geelong.
   
   The Str...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on the Geelong South East region.

Including areas such as Newcomb, Thomson, ...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on the Geelong South West region.

Including areas such as Highton, Wandana ...

The Geelong Special Playspace Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space.

A Framework Plan is an urban design tool that provides the conceptual basis for the re-development of a place over a set period of time.

...

The Geelong Transport Strategy provides strategic directions for the development and management of Geelong's transportation system.

It...

The Wetlands Strategy provides a framework for Council to protect and enhance the biodiversity and ecological values of the Cities Wetlands.

The Greater Geelong Cycle Strategy aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this sport.

The City of Greater Geelong Cycle Strategy has been developed to provide Council with guidance on expanding Geelong’s on and off road cycle network, i...

The City of Greater Geelong's Greenhouse Response 2008-2011 brings together the previously adopted Greenhouse Strategy and a new Greenhouse Local Acti...

The City of Greater Geelong (COGG) appointed Capacity Consulting to develop a Master Plan for Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve.

The aim ...

We recognise that physical activity and the consumption of nutritious foods are important to the well being of staff and community members.

Council's Open Space Network Study (2001) identified a need to develop a landscape plan for Housing Diversity Strategy

The Medium Density Housing Strategy has been prepared by the City of Greater Geelong to guide the future development of medium density housing in the ...

Concept plans identifying the linear paths along Hovells Creek:

• Rennis St connection
• Windermere Rd to Pronces Hwy ...

The aim of the Master Plan was to develop a plan that can be used to guide the future development of the reserve having regard to user and community a...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The Indented Head community developed t...

The Indented Head Structure Plan 2007 establishes a strategic framework to guide the growth and development of Indented Head over a ten to fiftee...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Indented Heads and St Leonards.

The Industrial Land Study includes three stages:

• Stage 1 - Overview of industrial land availability in the City of Greater Geelon...

These guidelines have been prepared to facilitate the development of sustainable communities through quality planning, design and construction of infr...

The Jetty Road Urban Growth Plan sets the strategic direction for the development of land in the Jetty Road growth area.

John Croft Reserve is located in Grovedale and adjoins the Grovedale Community Centre, an established Community Garden and residential properties.

The Johnstone Park Landscape Plan was developed to guide the future management and development of the park.

This report describes the Concept Design of the Kardinia Park Netball Complex.

The recommendations of this report included:
 

This is an Incorporated Document in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The document includes maps which define designated Key Development Areas and ...

King Lloyd Reserve is situated approximately three kilometres southwest of the Geelong Central Activities Area.

The reserve is approxi...

Lara Lakelands Reserve is an important, but relatively undeveloped environmental and recreation area in Lara that is also linked to the developing Hov...

The Lara community has experienced significant population growth over the last ten years, which is expected to continue in the future.

...

The Lara Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of these sporting&nbs...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Lara.

The Lara Structure Plan was adopted in April 2011. 

The Structure Plan provides a strategic framework to guide the growth and developme...

The Lara Town Centre expansion project will provide for a new full line supermarket, specialty retail shops and an expanded and beautified Austin Park...

The framework has been prepared to strengthen the role of the Lara town centre as the primary activity centre for Lara.

It includes amb...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The Leopold community developed their v...

In order to upgrade the facilities at the Leopold Memorial Recreation Reserve, this master plan was developed to cater for long term community and use...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Leopold.

The Leopold Structure Plan was adopted by Council in September 2011.

The Plan identifies key strategic planning issues facing the town,...

Leopold has been identified as a sub-regional centre for the Bellarine Peninsula. The existing Leopold Shopping Centre has approximately 5,000 square ...

This plan sought to identify the future requirements of the site for use by the community.

Visit Municipal Early Years Plan

We aim to provide all children living in the municipality with the best possible start in life. The early stages of children's development and family ...

This plan identifies the future needs and requirements of the active and passive users of Myers Reserve.

The recommendations are based ...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The Ocean Grove community developed the...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Ocean Grove.

This project is designed to build on Council’s existing strategic planning framework for Ocean Grove in order to proactively plan for the formal outdo...

The Ocean Grove Structure Plan provides directions on the townships growth over the next 10 years.

Probably more than any other nation, Australia is known by its open spaces: the vast, stretching inland plains, the long reaching beaches, the huge in...

This document provides a framework for conservation works and management, to ensure that the cultural heritage significance of Osborne House is mainta...

The Pakington Street North Urban Design Guidelines has been endorsed by Council on 24 August 2004.

The Point Henry Foreshore Management Plan, Masterplan, covers the Point Henry and western shoreline only. The Masterplan
spatially locates fut...

Point Lonsdale sits within both the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe, with approximately 500 Point Lonsdale households located ...

This document provides neighbourhood character information for Point Lonsdale.

This Structure Plan provides a strategic planning framework for the entire Point Lonsdale township and was developed as a joint project between the Bo...

The Portarlington/Indented Head Structure Plan 1993 establishes a strategic framework to guide the growth and development of Portarlington and Indente...

Portarlington community embraced the development of a strategic plan through a very comprehensive approach to community consultation.

...

The Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan has been developed to guide the future development and improvement of the reserve in order to more ef...

This document provides neighbourhood character information on Portarlington.

The Portarlington Structure Plan 2007 establishes a strategic framework to guide the growth and development of Portarlington over a ten to fifteen yea...

Council considered the 2012-2013 Proposed Budget at it's meeting held on 8 May 2012.

Council proposes to adopt this budget on Tuesday, ...

The aim of the Master Plan was to develop a plan that can be used to guide the future development of the reserve having regard to user and community a...

The aim of the Master Plan was to develop a plan that can be used to guide the future
development of the reserve having regard to user and comm...

Summary of the policy governing the placement of advertising signage within public reserves.

The Residential Character Study, 2001 is a reference document in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

The precinct brochures ...

This plan was developed to provide guidance for the future use, management and development of the park.

The Round The Heads Trail Feasibility Study aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this area.
...

In partnership with Barwon Coast Committee of Management, Parks Victoria, Barwon Heads Association, Barwon Heads Golf Club and other private land owne...

Communities across the Bellarine Peninsula have been working throughout 2005 to develop visions for their towns 2006-2016.

During 2005 ...

The Strategy has been prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong and represents a major review of the 1997 Rural Land U...

The Sea View Park Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserve. 
...

The Geelong Seafood Industry Strategy details long term strategic actions to grow the Region's seafood and aquaculture sector.

The Sparrow Park Master Plan aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this open space reserves.
...

This plan aims to identify the future needs of the reserve for current and future users.

The Sports Development Plan is necessary to guide and support the establishment and sustainable delivery of sport for the emerging Armstrong Creek com...

The two reserves that are the subject of the master plan provide a place for people to be physically active, strengthen social connections and to enga...

Townships across the Bellarine Peninsula have developed visions for their towns for 2006-2016.
 
The St Leonards community developed the...

The St Leonards Structure Plan was adopted by Council on 26 September 2006.

The plan aims to provide a strategic direction for the future deve...

The St Leonards Urban Design Framework (UDF) has been prepared as an ongoing guide for improvements within St Leonards.

The framework cont...

The aim of the Stead Park Master Plan was to develop a plan that can be used to guide the future development of the reserve having regard to user and ...

The Geelong Open Space Networks Study comprises a main report and four supporting background documents. The full report is attached below.

The Sustainable Communities Infrastructure Development Guidelines were prepared to facilitate the development of communities through quality planning,...

The purpose of the Sustainable Water Use Plan is to identify Council facilities and services that are high water users and identify areas of priority ...

Council identified Thomson Reserve as lacking in quality sporting facilities and
suggested that improving the landscape and amenity value of sp...

We identified Thomson Reserve as lacking in quality sporting facilities and suggested that improving the landscape and amenity value of sport open spa...

The Walking More - Walking Safely study aims to provide strategic direction to the City when considering future development of this activity.
...

There is a community shift away from participation in structured, competitive sport
and recreation towards unstructured sport and recreation. <...

The Adopted Wandana Structure Plan 1998 sets out the strategic framework to guide the future residential expansion of this nominated growth area over ...

This strategy consolidates the City's position and policies relating to water and sets the direction that the City will pursue to ensure that Geelong ...

This Structure Plan provides a strategic planning framework for the area bounded by Shannon Avenue, Swanston Street, West Fyans and Fyans Streets and ...

This plan was developed to guide the future direction of the facilities and infrastructure within West Oval.

The City of Greater Geelong last developed a Youth Strategy in 1996 and a number of documents and reviews have recommended the development of a new st...