Media Releases

Leopold Community Hub Concept Plan received by council
Council has voted to undertake a detailed design process for the proposed Leopold Community Hub and will investigate funding options for the project.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
Christies Road rezoning proposal adopted by council and will go to the Minister for approval
Council has adopted an amendment proposing the rezoning of three parcels of land in Christies Road, Leopold, from Farming zone to Residential One, and to apply a Development Plan Overlay and Design and Development Overlay to the land.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
Impound fee for improper use of recreational motorcycles
A partnership between police and the City of Greater Geelong is helping reduce the incidence of people illegally riding recreational motorcycles in public reserves and other open space areas.

Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
Council comments on VicRoads study into freight links to Port of Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong Council will request that the duplication of the Bacchus Marsh Road between the Geelong Ring Road and the Princes Highway be carried out as a high priority.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
Community groups receive $241,000 through Councillor Community Grants program
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell said from April to June this year $76, 022 was provided to 44 community groups through the Councillor Community Grants Program.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
Council adopts revised Drug Statement Policy
On Tuesday night the City of Greater Geelong Council adopted the revised Drug Statement Policy.

Tuesday, 26 August 2008 
City IT manager wins state wide award
The City of Greater Geelong’s Information Technology Manager Andrew Downie has been awarded a state-wide award for information and communications technology.
Thursday, 21 August 2008 
Geelong's Seniors Festival attracts a record 116 events
This year’s Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong will comprise a record 116 events.
Tuesday, 19 August 2008 
Want to be a YAAPA?
The new Youth Activities Area at the Waterfront will be up and running by the end of the year and the City of Greater Geelong is looking for young people to organise events and activities to be held there.
Friday, 15 August 2008 
36 panel solar array installed at National Wool Museum
The City of Greater Geelong has installed 36 solar panels on the roof of the National Wool Museum as part of its EcoChallenge program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Thursday, 14 August 2008 
Ocean Grove Skate Park to open with free youth event this Saturday
Ocean Grove, your new skate park at Shell Road Reserve will open this Saturday (16 August) with a free youth event.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Launch of Geelong Library Plan 2008-2013
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Rod Macdonald said library services in Geelong were embarking on an exciting new era with the launch of Reading Revolution: New Generation Libraries – the Geelong Library Plan 2008-2013.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Public comment sought on concept plans for Potato Shed
Public comments are invited on draft concept plans that have been drawn up to guide the development of the Potato Shed Bellarine Multi Arts Centre.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Local residents invited to comment on Potato Shed draft designs
Coruyle ward Councillor Tom O’Connor invited members of the local community to comment on draft concept plans that have been prepared for the Potato Shed Bellarine Multi Arts Centre.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Major events held in Geelong during 2007-08 generated $30 million for local economy
At its Tuesday night meeting the City of Greater Geelong Council received the 2007/08 annual report of the Geelong Major Events (GME) Committee.

Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Council adopts Guidelines for Walkable Coastal Environments
City of Greater Geelong Cr Lou Brazier said the Guidelines for Walkable Coastal Environments, adopted by Council on Tuesday, would mean more footpaths and walking infrastructure in coastal townships.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on track for a summer opening
The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre being built at Shell Road Reserve, Ocean Grove, is on track for a summer opening.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Road Cycling World Championships fact finding delegation
A delegation from the City of Greater Geelong will attend the 2008 UCI Road Cycling Championships in Varese Italy to prepare for Geelong’s hosting of the championships in 2010.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Dinosaurs To Hatch in Geelong!
In a major coup for the city of Geelong, the ground breaking Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies exhibition will be coming to the National Wool Museum for the September School Holidays and beyond.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Biotechnology-water treatment study tour
The City of Greater Geelong has authorised Mayor Bruce Harwood and a member of Council’s Economic Development Unit to participate in a USA study tour next month of key biotechnology locations in North Carolina, and leading water treatment facilities in Kansas.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Fyansford residential and commercial development gets the go-ahead
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a rezoning amendment that clears the way for a residential and commercial development on 83 hectares of land in Fyansford, incorporating a former bluestone quarry and adjoining rural properties.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Amendment C146 to be exhibited
The City of Greater Geelong has supported the preparation and exhibition of a amendment to rezone 12.5 hectares of land in Clifton Springs from Rural Living to Residential One.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Fyansford residential and commercial development gets the go-ahead
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a rezoning amendment that clears the way for a residential and commercial development on 83 hectares of land in Fyansford, incorporating a former bluestone quarry and adjoining rural properties.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Trade delegation strengthens Geelong region’s links with China
Geelong’s links with several of China’s most important trading regions have been strengthened as the result of a recent delegation to the Chinese cities of Tianjin, Beijing and Guangzhou.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Scoping study to investigate relocation of civic accommodation
The City of Greater Geelong will commission a scoping study to investigate the consolidation of its administrative offices into one location.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
Courthouse redevelopment
Cr Jan Farrell has been appointed to chair the Project Control Group that will manage the redevelopment of the Courthouse building in Little Malop Street.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 
City to host seminar on how to start a small business
As a part of the Victorian Government’s Energise Enterprise 08 - Small Business Festival, the City of Greater Geelong is hosting a seminar titled 'How To Start Your Own Business' from 6.30pm Monday 18 August at City Hall.
Thursday, 07 August 2008 
Heales Road industrial land
City of Greater Geelong councillor Andrew Katos said council had received 75 replies to its call for expressions of interest in the sale of some of council’s landholdings in the Heales Road Industrial Estate.
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 
Acclaimed performer comes to the Bellarine
The First Step on a Tram Is Hell, the latest work from comedian, writer and performer Sue Ingleton. Critics have raved about this outstanding comedy.

Wednesday, 06 August 2008 
Community buses available for hire
The City of Greater Geelong has established a fleet of 10 mini buses to provide subsidised transport to community groups, said Council’s Community Development portfolio holder Cr Lou Brazier.
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 
Stainless steel butt poles installed around CAA to counter cigarette butt and chewing gum litter
City of Greater Geelong councillor Tom O’Connor said each discarded piece of chewing gum dropped onto Geelong pavements costs council around 60 cents to remove.
Monday, 04 August 2008 
Geelong CEO Kay Rundle wins Victorian leadership award
City of Greater Geelong CEO Kay Rundle was last night awarded the state-wide SACS Award for Leadership in Local Government.
Friday, 01 August 2008 
Information session at City Hall for prospective Council candidates
The City of Greater Geelong will host an information session on Wednesday 6 August at City Hall for people wishing to know more about the upcoming Council election.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008 
City welcomes state grant to drought-proof Grovedale oval
City of Greater Geelong Cr Peter McMullin who represents the Buckley Ward welcomed State Government funding to resurface the main oval at Grovedale Secondary College.
Tuesday, 29 July 2008 
Construction starts on new $30 million Leisurelink centre
Construction is underway on the new $30 million Leisurelink centre, being built at the corner of Pioneer Road and Princes Highway in Waurn Ponds.
Tuesday, 29 July 2008 
Barwon Heads gets behind Cadel Evans
There can be no doubt the township of Barwon Heads is behind Australian cyclist Cadel Evans as he bids to become the first Australian to win the Tour de France.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 
Global Skills for Provincial Victoria program aims to attract 100 skilled migrants to Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong is joining with the State Government in an effort to keep skilled and experienced staff in Geelong and attract new applicants to vacancies.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 
Council supports Lara site for proposed Geelong Intermodal Freight Terminal
Council has given its support for a parcel of land near Lara as the most appropriate site to be investigated further for a proposed Geelong Intermodal Freight Terminal.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 
First Stage of draft Limeburners Bay Management Plan out for consultation
The City of Greater Geelong Council has released Stage One of a draft management plan for Limeburners Bay for a four week public consultation period.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 
Giant map of Geelong in stone, sand and wood to star in Memory Bank exhibition
Local artist Glenn Romanis has just completed an installation in stone, sand and wood to feature in the Memory Bank exhibition opening this Thursday 24 July at the National Wool Museum.
Monday, 21 July 2008 
Star Paul English comes to Geelong in A Man for All Seasons
Complete Works Theatre Company has put together the cream of the most talented young actors with some of Victoria’s most experienced and best loved actors for this timely production of Robert Bolt’s classic play 'A Man for All Seasons'.
Thursday, 17 July 2008 
City concerned for the safety of pupils during peak drop-off and pick-up times outside schoolgrounds
City of Greater of Geelong Team Leader Parking and Information Services, Tom Lindsay, said ensuring the safety of schoolchildren was the City’s main priority in supervising traffic and parking outside schools in the municipality.
Thursday, 17 July 2008 
Brief closure of National Wool Museum to allow for installation of major art exhibition
To allow for the installation of the exciting new Memory Bank exhibition, the National Wool Museum will be closed from Monday 21 July to Thursday 24 July (inclusive).
Thursday, 17 July 2008 
First-class cricket coming to Skilled Stadium
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood welcomed today’s announcement that Skilled Stadium would host an interstate Twenty20 cricket match on 4 January 2009.