2018 PRIORITY PROJECTS - G21 REGIONAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MAY 2018 - G21 Geelong Region Alliance
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
CENTRAL GEELONG
2018 PRIORITY
PROJECTS
G21 REGIONAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
MAY 2018
G21
G21isisan
analliance
allianceof
ofthe
thegovernment,
government,industry
industry
and
andcommunity
communityorganisations
organisationsworking
workingto
to
improve
improvepeople’s
people’slives
livesin
inthe
theGeelong
Geelongregion.
region.
CONTACTS CONTENTS
G21 IS THE FORMAL ALLIANCE
OF GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS
AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS, INTRODUCTION 4 PILLAR PROJECTS 82
WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE
G21 GEELONG REGION PLAN 4 ARTS AND CULTURE 82
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 82
THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE COLLABORATING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
6
8
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ENVIRONMENT
83
83
GEELONG REGION ACROSS PROJECT PRIORITISATION PROCESS
DIRECTION 1: PROTECT AND ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT
9
10
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
PLANNING AND SERVICES
84
84
FIVE MUNICIPALITIES. DIRECTION 2: CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS
ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH AREA
12
14
SPORT AND RECREATION
TRANSPORT
85
85
GEELONG RING ROAD CONNECTIONS TO THE BELLARINE THE G21 PILLARS 86
PENINSULA, GEELONG PORT & MIDLAND HWY 18
G21 ARTS AND CULTURE PILLAR 86
G21 works as a forum to discuss further strengthen ties with all levels of e-News, our online newsletter. It is this
REGIONAL RAIL CONNECTIONS 22
regional issues across interest groups government. The G21 Geelong Region Plan level of involvement by government, G21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PILLAR 86
and municipalities resulting in better and our Priority Projects, along with that of industry and the community that makes DIRECTION 3: STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES 26
G21 EDUCATION AND TRAINING PILLAR 87
coordinated research, consultation and the Great South Coast, are the foundation G21 a successful and influential process for ADDRESSING DISADVANTAGE 28
G21 ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR 88
planning. We support the delivery of of the RDA BSW Committee’s work to the identification of key regional projects.
CENTRAL GEELONG REVITALISATION 32
projects that benefit the region across create sustainable regional communities. G21 HEALTH AND WELLBEING PILLAR 88
municipal boundaries and are a platform GEELONG CULTURAL PRECINCT 36
G21 has strong representation on the G21 PLANNING AND SERVICES PILLAR 89
to speak with one voice to all levels of ELAINE CARBINES
Barwon Regional Partnership, with a GEELONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY DIGITAL
government. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER G21 TRANSPORT PILLAR 90
number of G21 Directors and Pillar LEARNING HUB AND ECOSYSTEM 40
G21 is also the Strategic Planning Members representatives on the Phone: 03 5227 4000 G21 SPORT AND RECREATION PILLAR 91
REGIONAL MOTOCROSS FACILITY 44
Committee for the Geelong region and is Partnership in their respective roles in Mobile: 0437 202 300 G21 WORKING GROUPS 91
responsible for leading the development the community. The Partnership provides email: ecarbines@G21.com.au DIRECTION 4: REFOCUS OUR ECONOMY 48
and implementation of the region’s another opportunity to engage with AVALON AIRPORT, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL 50
BILL MITHEN
strategic plan. In this role, we work closely government and provide a collective view
CHAIRPERSON CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE 54
with, and provide advice to, Regional on issues important to our region.
Development Australia (RDA) and the State email: chair@G21.com.au GMHBA STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT STAGE 5 58
Our Alliance is made up of over 300
and Federal Governments on our region’s
community leaders and specialists who GREAT OCEAN ROAD 62
needs and priorities.
are passionate about the future of the Version 10.05.23 PORT OF GEELONG GROWTH 70
With the establishment of Regional Geelong region and volunteer their time
Development Australia (RDA), a Federal to be involved in G21 as Directors, Pillar PORTARLINGTON SAFE HARBOUR 74
Government initiative, G21 has been members and within Working Groups. To view the online version
of this document on your WATERFRONT GEELONG - SAFE HARBOUR PRECINCT 78
working closely with the RDA Barwon mobile device, scan this
In addition to this, more than 8,000 people
South West (BSW) Committee to code with a QR scanning
from across the region subscribe to G21 app.
G21 is an alliance of the government, industry
and community organisations working to
improve people’s lives in the Geelong region.
2 3
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
G21 GEELONG REGION PLAN SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
THE FOUNDATION OF PRIORITY PROJECTS AND REQUESTS ALIGNED AGAINST
‘THE G21 GEELONG REGION PLAN’
All of the G21 Priority Projects require ongoing collaboration, participation and support from Government,
including the timely delivery of commitments that have been made to date. In addition, we make the following
project-specific requests.
‘The Geelong Region Plan - a sustainable PROTECT AND ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT GSSC Digital $4.7m to deliver high-speed internet to
growth strategy’ is the most comprehensive, Learning Hub and G21 region secondary schools.
G21 Adventure Trails $2.8m for the Great Ocean Walk.
up-to-date and widely supported Ecosystem $3m to deliver world-leading technology
(under the Great $600k for the You Yangs Mountain Bike (Page 40) and resources to G21 region secondary
sustainability plan in regional Victoria. Ocean Road Priority Park.
schools.
Project) $500k for the Surf Coast Walk.
The plan looks towards 2050 and addresses (Page 64)
Regional Motocross State Government to lead an inter-
$360k for the Forrest Mountain Bike Park.
the challenges and opportunities the G21 Facility (Page 44) regional Working Group to investigate
region will face in the areas of environment, CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS prospective sites.
Funding to build a regional motocross
settlement, land use, community strength and Armstrong Creek $200m to duplicate Barwon Heads Road.
facility.
Urban Growth Area $53m for the Armstrong Creek Town
the economy. This plan is the foundation of all
(Page 14) Centre Emergency Services Hub. REFOCUS OUR ECONOMY
G21 activities and projects.
$42m for the Armstrong Creek West
Apollo Bay Harbour $7.3m to secure the Port of Apollo Bay’s
The plan was developed during 2006/07 and represents Precinct Regional Sports Facility.
Precinct (under the future as a viable working harbour.
the work and opinions of hundreds of people and Great Ocean Road $200k to support Apollo Bay Harbour
Geelong Ring Road $17.6m to duplicate Bacchus Marsh Road
organisations including G21 municipalities, the Connections (btn Geelong Ring Road and Princes Hwy). Priority Project) Precinct EOI/development plan processes.
State Government, peak bodies and environmental, (Page 18) (Page 64) $14.3m to redevelop public infrastructure
$3m to upgrade four intersections along
community and business organisations of the region. DIRECTION 1: PROTECT & ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT Shell Parade. in the Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct.
Bring together government, statutory authorities, community and $160m to upgrade the Midland Hwy to
It is a collaborative “grass roots” approach to long- Avalon Airport Provision of border agencies.
business people in a deliberate and organised way to agree on and Bannockburn.
term regional challenges. It is a plan for the future of - including Standardised border agency and
resolve the region’s biggest environmental challenges including
Regional Rail $500m to create an express Geelong- International Airservices’ charges.
our region, developed by the people of our region. To climate change, water supply and the health of our ecosystems.
Connections Melbourne trainline. Terminal (Page 50) Assistance in the realisation of the
be successful, it will need to continue to be endorsed,
DIRECTION 2: CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS (Page 22) Increase in platform capacity on the commercial/retail precinct.
supported and implemented by all levels of government
Geelong-Melbourne rail network to
and members of the Alliance. Set aside, protect and use land to provide current and future choices Convention and $90m Federal funding through the
accommodate longer trains.
for residential, industrial, commercial, rural and agricultural needs, Geelong City Deal towards a Geelong
Increase rail service between Geelong and
Exhibition Centre
The research supporting this strategy is robust and while minimising impact on the natural environment. Key economic Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Colac/Warrnambool. (Page 54)
includes data from regional, Victorian and national and service centres of the region must be vibrant and attractive,
supporting a mix of residents, businesses and community activity.
organisations, as well as specifically commissioned STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES GMHBA Stadium $100m to complete Stage 5
research, analysis and extensive consultation. Redevelopment - redevelopment.
DIRECTION 3: STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
Addressing $41m to implement Northern ARC Master Stage 5 (Page 58)
This plan is unique in Australia and has created new Engage, connect and unite the people of the region to build a Disadvantage Plan.
opportunities for delivering priority projects to ensure framework for equitable access to the internationally recognised (Page 28) $23m to regenerate Northern Bay College. Great Ocean Road $20m annually to maintain the Great
basic prerequisites of health. Further develop the region’s access to $2.25m to implement GROW Strategic Plan. (Page 62) Ocean Road as a vital economic asset.
future productivity, liveability and sustainability of our and reputation for arts, culture, learning, recreation and diversity to
$1m to implement Central Reserve Master $10m to upgrade key hinterland
region. create an economically productive, socially viable and ecologically connections to the Great Ocean Road.
Plan.
sustainable future.
The most important projects for achieving the Financial support for key tourism
objectives of ‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan’ are DIRECTION 4: REFOCUS OUR ECONOMY Central Geelong Funding to deliver the Arts and Cultural initiatives.
Revitalisation Precinct Masterplan.
presented in this document. They have been selected Bring together public and private sector organisations to ensure Port of Geelong $17.6m to duplicate Bacchus Marsh Road
(Page 32) Funding to redevelop the Geelong Railway
according to their economic, environmental and ongoing links between the demands of the economy and the Station into a major activity hub. Growth (Page 70) (btn Geelong Ring Road and Princes Hwy).
social importance as well as their likelihood of capacity of the workforce. This includes support for technology $3m to upgrade four intersections along
$2 million for measures to facilitate heavy
transfer and industry transition with internationally recognised Shell Parade.
implementation. vehicle and through traffic bypassing the
telecommunications and technology capabilities.
CBD.
The five directions of ‘The Geelong Region Plan’ are Portarlington Safe $7.9m to complete waterside commercial
COLLABORATING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN Harbour (Page 74) infrastructure and improve harbour access.
integral to our ability to respond to the challenges and Geelong Cultural $40m to redevelop Geelong Gallery.
opportunities the region faces. Make our mark as a well informed, creative and innovative region Precinct (Page 36) $160m for Stage 3 GPAC redevelopment. Support to secure a site for a mussel
that encourages fresh thinking and bright new ideas including hatchery.
initiatives to achieve competitive advantage in attracting outside
investment, recruiting and retaining talent, increasing tourism and Waterfront Geelong - $4 million to fully complete the Waterfront
increasing political influence. Safe Harbour Safe Harbour Precinct.
Precinct (Page 78)
4 5
MAKE OUR MARK AS A
WELL INFORMED, CREATIVE
AND INNOVATIVE REGION
THAT ENCOURAGES FRESH
THINKING AND BRIGHT NEW
IDEAS INCLUDING INITIATIVES
TO ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE IN ATTRACTING
OUTSIDE INVESTMENT,
RECRUITING AND RETAINING
TALENT, INCREASING TOURISM
AND INCREASING POLITICAL
INFLUENCE.
►► INFLUENCE THE WAY WE THINK
AND ACT
►► WORK TOGETHER TO DELIVER
REGION-WIDE COMMUNITY
BENEFITS
►► USE DATA TO PLAN AND
MEASURE PROGRESS
COLLABORATING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
6
COLLABORATING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN COLLABORATING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
REGIONAL ANALYSIS PROJECT PRIORITISATION PROCESS
REVIEW OF THE G21 REGION’S
KEY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
A review of the key issues and opportunities facing the G21 region provides context into the development of The G21 consultation process commences at
Priority Projects. Our strengths, vulnerabilities and threats generate into opportunities that have given rise to new community level. The community identify and present
projects. projects through the relevant G21 Pillar, who establish
whether the project aligns against the objectives of, and
contributes to the implementation of ‘The G21 Geelong
15 G21 GEELONG REGION ALLIANCE PRIORITY PROJECTS
Region Plan’. If the Pillar considers the project to be
= clear regional priorities for state & federal governments
of regional significance it becomes known as a Pillar
Project. Currently G21 has 67 Pillar Projects.
STRENGTHS CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
As experts in their respective fields, the G21 Pillars
Strong Educational institutions Under-serviced communities Biotechnology Rapidly changing economy assess each Pillar Project against the Priority Project
Creates education opportunities Pockets of entrenched An emerging source of quality Globalisation, the rise of emerging
for the community and is a source disadvantage in our community, employment for our region based markets and the reduction of criteria, including:
of economic and creative vitality. with displaced workers on the intellectual assets of trade barriers in Australia, has
• social, environmental and economic benefits
exacerbating this. bodies including Deakin University, severely impacted our region’s G21 BOARD
Barwon Health and CSIRO. employment base. • strategic alignment with the objectives of ‘The G21 Directors: 10 x council appointed, 5 x member elected
Geelong Region Plan’
Avalon Airport Health outcomes Tourism infrastructure Climate change
Major infrastructure asset that is Region rates lower than the Our coastline, including the Great Climate is likely to be dramatically • leadership and human resources
underutilised. Victorian average in some Ocean Road, provides us with an different in the near future, with
significant health-related outstanding tourism opportunity varied impacts on agricultural
• funding potential.
indicators. which the region has successfully enterprises, rising sea levels
If a project meets all criterion and has the support
utilised. There is significant affecting coastal communities
growth in tourism numbers, and water availability for urban, of a Pillar, it is then considered by the G21 Board for
especially from the lucrative industrial and agricultural use. endorsement. If approved, these projects are known as 61 PILLAR PROJECTS
international sector. ‘Priority Projects’ and become the key focus of G21’s 300 x active & expert members of pillars, taskforces, sub-
Port infrastructure Education outcomes Aquaculture & marine industry Carbon Footprint activities. G21 currently has 15 Pillar Projects that are
GRADIENT GRADIENT
committees, working groupsGRADIENT
Victoria’s largest bulk port that Lower than the Victorian average Extensive and relatively pristine Carbon intensive industries will endorsed by the G21 Board as Priority Projects. All of
can service growing demand from in all but trades, with lower post- coastline provides significant come under enormous pressure as these G21 Priority Projects are critical to the sustainable GRADIENT GRADIENT
agricultural products. secondary qualifications and one opportunities for the rapidly we move to a carbon-constrained
growth of the G21 region. PRIORITY PROJECTS IN
in four children leaving school expanding aquaculture and marine future.
early. industries. 2012/13
►► ADDRESSING DISADVANTAGE
Research capabilities Links to Melbourne Developments arising from
►► ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH AREA
Presence of two CSIRO facilities, Strained road and transport links infrastructure such as the
300+ PROJECTS IDENTIFIED
Deakin University and Barwon (rail and road) between Melbourne Geelong Ring Road ►► AVALON AIRPORT - INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
Health provides intellectual and the region. Will attract residents to the region
horsepower to drive future The Western Distributor (funded and creates distribution, logistics ►► CENTRAL GEELONG REVITALISATION
economy. May 2016) should help alleviate and agricultural development
opportunities. ►► CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
this.
►► GEELONG CULTURAL PRECINCT
Growing services and events Public Transport Sustainable growth
►► GEELONG RING ROAD CONNECTIONS
sector A large region, with dispersed Great lifestyle and fantastic
Injects more than $66 million into population centres creates a opportunities can attract people GRADIENT GRADIENT GRADIENT
THE GEELONG REGION PLAN
►► GEELONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY DIGITAL
the local economy, creating the demand for public transport to invest or live in the region LEARNING HUB
equivalent of 527 full time jobs improvements and coordination. ensuring the continued liveability
each year. of the region. ►► GMHBA STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT - STAGE 5
►► GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Environment and Lifestyle Ageing population Connected-up government
Recognised for its ideal lifestyle, Creates shrinking workforce and Strong leadership, strength of ►► PORT OF GEELONG GROWTH
the Geelong region is home to the presents challenges to health vision and understanding of the
best surf beaches, gourmet food service provision. importance of working cross ►► PORTARLINGTON SAFE HARBOUR
producers and wineries as well as boundaries are instrumental
AGREED VISION FOR 2050
►► REGIONAL MOTOCROSS FACILITY
internationally recognised major in successfully leveraging 1000+ people from more than 50 organisations
GRADIENT GRADIENT
events. government funding. ►► REGIONAL RAIL CONNECTIONS
►► WATERFRONT GEELONG - SAFE HARBOUR PRECINCT
Geelong Football Club GROW
A huge economic stimulus for the A ambitious long-term strategy
region whose success generates to tackle persistent disadvantage
pride in the community. in the G21 region by reducing G21 PROJECT PRIORITISATION PROCESS
unemployment rates in target
areas.
8 9
BRING TOGETHER GOVERNMENT,
STATUTORY AUTHORITIES,
COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS
PEOPLE IN A DELIBERATE AND
ORGANISED WAY TO AGREE ON
AND RESOLVE THE REGION’S
BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL
CHALLENGES INCLUDING
CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER
SUPPLY AND THE HEALTH OF OUR
ECOSYSTEMS.
►► RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGE
OF CLIMATE CHANGE
►► USE OUR WATER RESOURCES
MORE EFFICIENTLY
►► MAINTAIN AND RESTORE OUR
NATURAL ASSETS
►► REDUCE OUR EVERYDAY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
►► DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL
LEADERSHIP
G21 ADVENTURE TRAILS
SEE GREAT OCEAN ROAD PRIORITY
PROJECT (ADVENTURE TRAILS)
(PAGE 64)
DIRECTION 1: PROTECT & ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT
10
SET ASIDE, PROTECT AND USE
LAND TO PROVIDE CURRENT
AND FUTURE CHOICES FOR
RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
COMMERCIAL, RURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL NEEDS, WHILE
MINIMISING IMPACT ON THE
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
KEY ECONOMIC AND SERVICE
CENTRES OF THE REGION MUST
BE VIBRANT AND ATTRACTIVE,
SUPPORTING A MIX OF
RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY.
►► MINIMISE THE AMOUNT OF
LAND USED FOR URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
►► CREATE A NETWORK OF WELL
DESIGNED, SAFE AND HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES
►► ACHIEVE EFFICIENCY IN PEOPLE
AND FREIGHT MOVEMENT
►► PROVIDE LAND FOR INDUSTRY
AND COMMERCE
DIRECTION 2: CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS
12
AT A GLANCE ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN
GROWTH AREA
$351.9M+ WILL ACCOMMODATE 60,000
COMMITTED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PEOPLE AND PROVIDE 22,000 JOBS
►► $10.4 MILLION FOR ARMSTRONG CREEK INITIAL SERVICES IN ONE OF VICTORIA’S LARGEST
►► $32 MILLION TO BUILD ARMSTRONG CREEK SCHOOL CONTIGUOUS GROWTH AREA
►► $20.2 MILLION FOR ARMSTRONG CREEK WEST P-6 SCHOOL
►► $3.9 MILLION FOR THE DESIGN AND EARLY WORKS OF THE
ARMSTRONG CREEK SECONDARY SCHOOL
►► $5 MILLION TO BUILD ANAM CARA COMMUNITY HOSPICE
►► FUNDING FOR LAND TO BUILD AN ARMSTRONG CREEK CFA
THE NEED
►► $160 MILLION TOWARDS THE ARMSTRONG CREEK TRANSIT
CORRIDOR The G21 region is experiencing strong population
growth. Several development projects are being
►► STAGE 1 OF A MARSHALL RAILWAY STATION UPGRADE
delivered across the region to accommodate this growth,
►► $25.9 MILLION TO BUILD WAURN PONDS RAILWAY STATION by far the largest being Armstrong Creek.
►► $90.4 MILLION TO BUILD SECTION 4C OF THE GEELONG RING The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) commenced the planning
ROAD (ANGLESEA ROAD TO SURF COAST HWY)
of the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area in recognition of the
►► $4 MILLION FOR A DETAILED CORRIDOR PLANNING STUDY urgent need for additional residential land supply in the G21 region.
DETERMINING ALIGNMENT OF BELLARINE LINK The urban development of the 2,600 hectares of farming land at
►► FUNDING TO PLAN FOR BARWON HEADS ROAD DUPLICATION. Armstrong Creek will accommodate the bulk of Geelong and the
region’s growth in the near future and provides the opportunity
$891.6M +
to develop a community that is sustainable economically,
environmentally and socially and set new standards in best practice
urban development.
REQUIRED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Armstrong Creek will ultimately accommodate approximately
►► $200 MILLION TO DUPLICATE BARWON HEADS ROAD 60,000 people living in 23,000 dwellings and providing
approximately 22,000 jobs in one of the largest contiguous growth
►► $53 MILLION FOR THE ARMSTRONG CREEK TOWN CENTRE areas in Victoria. The very scale of this development has required
EMERGENCY SERVICES HUB
strong coordination with State Government because of the major
►► $42 MILLION FOR THE ARMSTRONG CREEK WEST PRECINCT commitment that will be required for services and infrastructure
REGIONAL SPORTS FACILITY over a period of 20-30 years.
►► $315.5 MILLION FOR OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Funding is now required to implement additional critical civil and
ACROSS THE GROWTH AREA
social infrastructure.
►► $281.1 MILLION FOR OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE ITEMS NEEDED
This is a Planning & Services Pillar Project.
TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES
PROJECT CHAMPION
Tim Hellsten, Manager Planning Strategy and Growth,
City of Greater Geelong.
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE
SETTLEMENTS
14 15
ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH AREA (CONT.)
PROJECT AIMS WHAT HAS BEEN COMMITTED WHAT IS REQUIRED
The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area is one of the The state and federal governments have committed: A Government commitment of $891.6 million+ to provide necessary infrastructure and services for the new area
largest contiguous urban developments in Victoria and (see below):
• $10.4 million for Armstrong Creek initial services
provides the opportunity to apply the most progressive
FIGURE 1 - CRITICAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
and innovative planning and engineering methods. • $32 million to build Armstrong Creek School
(primary P-6 and special P-12 school)
Implementation of civil and social infrastructure CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ITEM FUNDING SOURCE FUNDING REMAINING
will help to develop a community that is sustainable • $20.2 million for Armstrong Creek West P-6 School Barwon Heads Road duplication (Settlement Rd to Lower Duneed Rd) State / Fed Govt $200 MILLION
economically, environmentally and socially and set
• $3.9 million for the design and early works of the
new standards in best practice urban development. Armstrong Creek Town Centre Emergency Services Hub (to accommodate State Govt
Armstrong Creek Secondary School $53 MILLION
Critical to its development are: the CFA, Police, Ambulance and a Regional Emergency Response Centre)
• funding for land to build an Armstrong Creek CFA
• Community facilities and services, education Armstrong Creek West Precinct Regional Sport Facility (various pitches Council / State Govt / Fed Govt
$42 MILLION
services and health services • $5 million to build Anam Cara Community Hospice and courts, including a pavilion, open space, a playground and car parking)
• Housing Diversity - a wide range of housing options • $160 million towards the Armstrong Creek Transit TOTAL $295 MILLION
to meet the needs of a diverse population corridor, including railway corridor and business
case preparation for duplication, associated works FIGURE 2 - INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE GROWTH AREA
• Integrated open space network - active and passive
between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds and
open space, waterways, wetlands, bushland INFRASTRUCTURE ITEM FUNDING SOURCE FUNDING REMAINING
reservation of land for links to Torquay
• Transport and movement - access to sustainable • Stage 1 of a Marshall Railway Station upgrade Bellarine Link (Stage 1, Baanip Blvd to Barwon Heads Rd) State / Fed Govt $60 MILLION
and active transportation infrastructure
• $25.9 million to build Waurn Ponds Railway Station Waurn Ponds Railway Station (Stage 2a, underpass and southern carpark) State / Fed Govt $7 MILLION
• Integrated Water Management Systems – to
• $90.4 million to build Section 4C of the Geelong Waurn Ponds Railway Station (Stage 2b, new platforms, augmented station State / Fed Govt
encourage efficient and sustainable water use $80 MILLION
Ring Road (Anglesea Road to Surf Coast Hwy) facilities and additional carparking)
• Utilities Plan - well-planned, strategically
• $4 million for a detailed corridor planning study Duplication of rail line between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds State / Fed Govt TBC
located infrastructure for electricity, gas,
determining alignment of Bellarine Link
telecommunications, water and roads.
Marshall Railway Station expansion (including amenities upgrade) State / Fed Govt $20 MILLION
• funding to plan for Barwon Heads Road
duplication. Rail spur line to Armstrong Creek Town Centre and construction of State / Fed Govt
$130 MILLION
Armstrong Creek Town Centre Railway Station
Two pedestrian/cyclist overpasses btn Armstrong Creek and Grovedale State / Fed Govt $6 MILLION
Armstrong Creek Growth Area bus network State / Fed Govt $12.5 MILLION
TOTAL $315.5 MILLION
FIGURE 3 - PRECINCT LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE ITEMS NEEDED TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES
INFRASTRUCTURE ITEM FUNDING SOURCE FUNDING REMAINING
Primary School ( 5 at $20m ea) State / Fed Govt $100 MILLION
Secondary School (3 at $35m ea) State / Fed Govt $101.1 MILLION
Health Centres Private / State Govt $19 MILLION
Armstrong Creek Town Centre Aquatic Centre Council / State Govt / Fed Govt $25 MILLION
Armstrong Creek Town Centre Regional Library State / Federal Govt $13 MILLION
Armstrong Creek Town Centre Indoor Regional High Balls Sports Facility Council / State Govt / Fed Govt $13 MILLION
Sparrowvale Wetlands environmental works Council / State Govt / Fed Govt $10 MILLION
TOTAL $281.1 MILLION
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS
16 17
GEELONG RING ROAD
CONNECTIONS TO THE BELLARINE
PENINSULA, GEELONG PORT &
MIDLAND HWY
MAXIMISE BENEFITS OF THE
$1 BILLION+ GEELONG RING ROAD
INVESTMENT.
THE NEED
The state and federal governments have invested, and
over coming years will continue to invest, significant
funding to develop the Geelong Ring Road and Princes
AT A GLANCE
Hwy West. These are very important projects for the
$396.5M+
region both to cope with continued strong population
growth and to capture benefits from economic
development in the Barwon South West region of
COMMITTED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS Victoria.
►► $125 MILLION TO EXTEND THE GEELONG RING ROAD 4A The G21 region is already the fastest growing region in Victoria. The
►► $110 MILLION TO EXTEND THE GEELONG RING ROAD 4B opening of the Geelong Ring Road has intensified this by bringing
many existing townships within ready commuting distance of
►► $90.4 MILLION TO EXTEND THE GEELONG RING ROAD 4C Melbourne. When combined with generally lower land prices and
►► $50 MILLION TO MODERNISE RAIL LINES AT GEELONG PORT the lifestyle benefits, this provides an attractive alternative to many
who would otherwise settle on the fringes of Melbourne.
►► $10 MILLION TO BUILD OVERTAKING LANES ON THE MIDLAND
HWY BETWEEN BANNOCKBURN AND MEREDITH To capture the maximum value from this major investment, a
number of road links need to be completed.
►► $4 MILLION FOR A DETAILED CORRIDOR PLANNING STUDY
DETERMINING ALIGNMENT OF BELLARINE LINK This is a Transport Pillar Project.
►► $3.5 MILLION TO UPGRADE SHELL PARADE, IMPROVING ROAD PROJECT CHAMPION
ACCESS TO THE PORT OF GEELONG
Guy Wilson-Browne, General Manager City Services, City of
►► $3 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NOISE BARRIERS ALONG THE
GEELONG RING ROAD Greater Geelong.
►► $300,000 TO INVESTIGATE THE VIABILITY OF RAIL SERVICES
BETWEEN SOUTH GEELONG TO DRYSDALE AND GROVEDALE
TO TORQUAY
►► $300,000+ TO PLAN FOR DUPLICATION OF THE MIDLAND HWY
TO BANNOCKBURN
$180.6+M
REQUIRED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
►► $17.6 MILLION TO DUPLICATE BACCHUS MARSH ROAD
BETWEEN GEELONG RING ROAD AND PRINCES HWY
►► $3 MILLION TO UPGRADE FOUR INTERSECTIONS ALONG
SHELL PARADE, IMPROVING HEAVY ROAD ACCESS TO THE
PORT OF GEELONG
►► FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT BELLARINE LINK BETWEEN BAANIP
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE
BOULEVARD AND PORTARLINGTON ROAD
►► $160 MILLION TO UPGRADE THE MIDLAND HWY TO
BANNOCKBURN
SETTLEMENTS
18 19GEELONG RING ROAD CONNECTIONS TO THE BELLARINE
PENINSULA,GEELONG PORT & MIDLAND HWY(CONT.)
PROJECT AIMS The State Government has committed:
To complete or develop key links from the Geelong • $62.5 million for Geelong Ring Road Stage 4A,
Ring Road including: extending Geelong Ring Road to Anglesea Road
UPGRADING FREIGHT CONNECTIONS FROM THE GEELONG • $65 million for Geelong Ring Road Stage 4B,
RING ROAD TO THE PORT OF GEELONG extending Anglesea Road to Princes Hwy West
Heavy transports have embraced the Geelong Ring • $90.4 million for Geelong Ring Road Stage 4C,
Road as their preferred route from western Victoria, connecting Geelong Ring Road to Surf Coast Hwy
through Geelong and onto Melbourne. The Port of • $10 million to build overtaking lanes on the
Geelong is a key destination, but connections from the Midland Hwy between Bannockburn and Meredith
Geelong Ring Road to the port are not of the standard
• $4 million for a detailed corridor planning study
required to properly support this traffic. These links
determining alignment of Bellarine Link
need to be upgraded urgently.
• $3.5 million to upgrade Shell Parade, improving
CONSTRUCTING BELLARINE LINK (RING ROAD EXTENSION)
road access to the Port of Geelong
TO THE BELLARINE PENINSULA
• $3 million to construct noise barriers along the
Development plans for Armstrong Creek define
Geelong Ring Road
a corridor for the East-West connection linking
Baanip Blvd to Barwon Heads Road. A detailed • $300,000 to consider the viability of rail services
corridor planning study to determine the alignment between South Geelong to Drysdale and Grovedale
between Barwon Heads Road and Portarlington is to Torquay
underway. Funding will be required to complete road
• funding to plan for the Midland Hwy duplication to
construction.
Bannockburn.
UPGRADING THE MIDLAND HWY TO BANNOCKBURN
WHAT IS REQUIRED
The Economic and Land Use Impacts of the Geelong Ring
Road study shows that centres close to the Geelong UPGRADING FREIGHT CONNECTIONS FROM THE GEELONG
Ring Road will be a focus of population and industry RING ROAD TO THE PORT OF GEELONG
growth. Bannockburn is growing rapidly and new A State Government commitment of:
land releases are in train to cope with demand. Safety
• $17.6 million to duplicate Bacchus Marsh Road
upgrades have been implemented to cope with growing
between Geelong Ring Road and Princes Hwy. This
traffic and to improve connections between regional
includes the construction of the Broderick Road
centres. Planning for the duplication of the Midland
ramps and the connection of the Geelong Ring
Hwy between Geelong and Bannockburn needs to be
Road Employment Precinct to the Geelong Port
completed.
• $3 million to upgrade four intersections along Shell
WHAT HAS BEEN COMMITTED
Parade, which will improve road access for heavy
The Federal Government has committed: traffic to the Port of Geelong.
• $62.5 million for Geelong Ring Road Stage 4A, CONSTRUCTING BELLARINE LINK (GEELONG RING ROAD
extending the Geelong Ring Road to Anglesea Road EXTENSION) TO THE BELLARINE PENINSULA
• $45 million for Geelong Ring Road Stage 4B, A State Government commitment of:
extending Anglesea Road to Princes Hwy West
• funding to construct Bellarine Link, connecting
• $50 million to modernise the Geelong Port rail lines Baanip Boulevard to Portarlington Road.
• $300,000 to plan for the Midland Hwy duplication UPGRADING THE MIDLAND HWY TO BANNOCKBURN
to Bannockburn.
A Federal Government commitment of:
• $160 million for detailed planning and construction
of the Midland Hwy to Bannockburn.
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS
20 21AT A GLANCE REGIONAL RAIL CONNECTIONS
UPGRADES AND EXTENSIONS
$474.9M+ WITHIN THE G21 REGION NEED TO
COMMITTED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BE PLANNED AND EXECUTED TO
►► $160 MILLION TOWARDS THE ARMSTRONG CREEK TRANSIT
CORRIDOR
MAXIMISE THE INVESTMENT OF THE
►► $115 MILLION FOR A TRAIN STABLING AND MAINTENANCE
REGIONAL RAIL LINK.
YARD NEAR WAURN PONDS
►► $114 MILLION FOR A WARRNAMBOOL LINE UPGRADE
►► $50 MILLION FOR A FEASABILITY STUDY INVESTIGATING FAST
RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BTN GEELONG AND MELBOURNE
►► $25.9 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT THE WAURN PONDS RAILWAY THE NEED
STATION
Public transport services in the G21 region need to be
►► $10 MILLION TO BUILD A NEW RAIL PASSING LOOP BETWEEN
MARSHALL AND WARRNAMBOOL AND FUNDS TO RESTORE upgraded to improve frequency and connectivity within
COLAC’S PASSING LOOP the region and provide better linkages with main line rail
►► ADDITIONAL OFF-PEAK GEELONG-MELBOURNE V/LINE TRAIN services to Melbourne.
SERVICES
The current Geelong-Melbourne rail service is overcrowded
►► STAGE 1 OF A MARSHALL RAILWAY STATION UPGRADE. and suffers frequent delays. Since the Regional Rail Link began
operation in 2015, passenger numbers have dramatically increased.
$500M+ As well as being a regional train service, the link also serves the
rapidly expanding metropolitan suburbs in Wyndham. Patronage
on the Geelong line jumped 57 per cent in the link's first year, an
REQUIRED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
extra 2.4 million journeys, because of two new outer suburban
►► $500 MILLION TO CREATE AN EXPRESS LANE FOR THE stations at Tarneit and Wyndham Vale.
GEELONG-MELBOURNE TRAIN INTO MELBOURNE
During peak-hour, Geelong trains are at up to 140 per cent capacity.
►► AN INCREASE IN PLATFORM CAPACITY ON THE GEELONG- This means that 12 of the 16 morning peak trains are more than 100
MELBOURNE RAIL NETWORK TO ACCOMMODATE NINE-
per cent full, well before they reach Southern Cross Station.
CARRIAGE TRAINS.
A failure to separate suburban and regional trains will ultimately
►► INCREASE RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN GEELONG AND COLAC/
WARRNAMBOOL. make Melbourne less accessible for G21 region residents. New
express tracks must be built for Geelong trains. The existing line,
servicing Wyndham Vale, would be operated by Metro Trains, while
the express line would be serviced by V/Line.
There is also a need to increase services south of the Geelong line.
V/Line's off-peak weekday service between Melbourne and South
Geelong runs at 20-minute intervals, but Marshall and Waurn
Ponds can only have a 40-minute service due to the single track
beyond South Geelong.
This also impacts the Geelong–Colac–Warrnambool train service,
which currently has four services each day. The current level of
rail passenger services between Geelong and Warrnambool is a
barrier to the development of towns such as Colac and Winchelsea.
Increasing the services from four to five in each direction per
day will increase accessibility within the region and provide
opportunities for employment and post-secondary education.
This is a Transport Pillar Project.
PROJECT CHAMPION
Guy Wilson-Browne, General Manager City Services, City of
Greater Geelong.
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE
SETTLEMENTS
22 23REGIONAL RAIL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)
PROJECT AIMS Identify the Armstrong Creek Transport Corridor
INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE GEELONG-MELBOURNE The Armstrong Creek Transit Corridor will investigate
RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE options to eventually allow the public transport
network to be extended.
A failure to separate suburban and regional trains
will make Melbourne less accessible for G21 region WHAT HAS BEEN COMMITTED
residents. New express tracks must be built for Geelong
The State and Federal Government have committed:
trains to reduce delays and improve service capacity.
• $160 million towards the Armstrong Creek Transit
INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THE GEELONG- corridor, including railway corridor and business
WARRNAMBOOL RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE case preparation for duplication, associated works
Currently four Geelong to Warrnambool services between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds and
run each day. A minimum of five services per day is reservation of land for links to Torquay
required to improve accessibility across the G21 region • $115 million for a train stabling and maintenance
and provide greater opportunities for employment and yard near Waurn Ponds
post-secondary education. Further increases would be • $114 million for a Warrnambool line upgrade
linked to increased usage and improvements in the rail including track and signals upgrades
infrastructure.
• $50 million for a feasability study investigating fast
SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF rail infrastructure between Geelong and Melbourne
IMPROVED CAPACITY, FREQUENCY AND CONNECTIVITY • $25.9 million to construct the Waurn Ponds Railway
Station, with 200 parking spaces (complete)
Duplication of rail line Waurn Ponds to Geelong
• $10 million to build a new rail passing loop between
Capacity constraints on the Geelong-Waurn Ponds
Marshall and Warrnambool and funds to restore
rail line demonstrate the need to duplicate the track
Colac’s passing loop
between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds stations to
• Additional Geelong-Melbourne V/Line train
allow trains to pass each other. Second platforms at
services between 9am-3pm, with the off-peak
Waurn Ponds (funded), Marshall and South Geelong
Geelong service departing every 20 minutes
and would be considered as part of the corridor
planning. • Stage 1 of a Marshall Railway Station upgrade.
Long-term, the track across the Barwon River would be WHAT IS REQUIRED
duplicated. Duplication of the tunnel between Geelong A State Government commitment of:
and South Geelong is unnecessary at this stage. While
the tunnel creates a 3-minute choke point, this is • $500 million to separate the Geelong-Melbourne
preferable to the existing 20-minute delay created by regional line from the metropolitan rail service by
the single track to Waurn Ponds. creating express lanes at Wyndham Vale.
Geelong rail yard relocation (funded) • an increase in platform capacity on the Geelong-
Melbourne rail network to accommodate nine-
Relocation of the Geelong rail yard will help increase the carriage trains.
number of peak commuter services south of Geelong.
• an increase rail service between Geelong and
Increase capacity on the Warrnambool line Colac/Warrnambool from four services a day to a
The single rail line between Geelong and Warrnambool minimum of five return services per day.
is almost 200 kilometres long but has only two passing
loops (Warncoort and Camperdown). This restricts the
number of services that can run.
A new passing loop at Weerite, near Camperdown, has
been identified as a site for a third crossing loop.
►► CREATE SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENTS
24 25ENGAGE, CONNECT AND UNITE
THE PEOPLE OF THE REGION
TO BUILD A FRAMEWORK FOR
EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
BASIC PREREQUISITES OF
HEALTH. FURTHER DEVELOP
THE REGION’S ACCESS TO AND
REPUTATION FOR ARTS, CULTURE,
LEARNING, RECREATION AND
DIVERSITY TO CREATE AN
ECONOMICALLY PRODUCTIVE,
SOCIALLY VIABLE AND
ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE.
►► BUILD STRONG AND SAFE
COMMUNITIES
►► ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, ACTIVE,
LEARNING LIFESTYLES
►► INCREASE APPRECIATION OF
DIVERSITY, ARTS AND CULTURE
►► IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES,
INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION
AND HOUSING
►► ADDRESS DISADVANTAGE
DIRECTION 3: STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
26ADDRESSING DISADVANTAGE
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO
ADDRESSING UNDERLYING CAUSES
NOT JUST THE SYMPTOMS.
AT A GLANCE
$122.9M
COMMITTED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS
THE NEED
►► $34.8 MILLION TOWARDS NORTHERN BAY COLLEGE
REGENERATION Across the G21 region there is significant disparity
between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. There
►► $30 MILLION TOWARDS THE NEW NORLANE INITIATIVE
HOUSING PROJECT are target areas with very high levels of relative socio-
economic disadvantage. As a region, we are below the
►► $28.1 MILLION TOWARDS BARWON HEALTH NORTH
Victorian average on some key critical indicators:
►► $1.85 MILLION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE G21
REGION OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK (GROW) PROJECT
• There is a high proportion of work in low paid and
lower skilled industries and occupations.
►► $725,000 TOWARDS STEAD PARK MASTER PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION • There is a lower level of year 12 completion and
►► $650,000 TO IMPLEMENT A REGIONAL SOCCER SYNTHETIC university qualifications.
PITCH AT CORIO LEISURETIME CENTRE
• There is a high rate of part time work (especially
►► $12.3 MILLION TOWARDS OTHER SERVICES AND SOCIAL women).
INFRASTRUCTURE IN CORIO AND NORLANE
Within certain areas of the G21 region, families are experiencing
►► $5.4 MILLION FOR BLUEWATER FITNESS CENTRE STADIUM significant poverty, which escalates the adverse impacts of poor
REDEVELOPMENT mental and physical health, increased violence and crime, lower
►► $3.1 MILLION TOWARDS CENTRAL RESERVE MASTER PLAN education outcomes and joblessness. Target areas include Corio,
IMPLEMENTATION Norlane, Whittington and Colac. This affects not only the under
►► $620,000 TO SUPPORT A DEMAND LED EMPLOYMENT MODEL resourced communities, but the whole of the G21 region.
IN COLAC
Managing this requires us to address not just the symptoms of
►► $2.1 MILLION TOWARDS OTHER SERVICES AND SOCIAL disadvantage, but the fundamental causes. These include access
INFRASTRUCTURE IN COLAC
to quality educational opportunities from early childhood, better
►► $755,000 TOP SUPPORT WHITTINGTON WORKS’ DEMAND LED access to services that will improve health and wellbeing outcomes,
EMPLOYMENT MODEL and encompasses issues such as public transport and affordable
housing.
►► $1.4 MILLION TOWARDS OTHER SERVICES AND SOCIAL
This is a long-term and severe problem and ongoing funding is
INFRASTRUCTURE IN WHITTINGTON
required.
►► $1.1 MILLION TOWARDS SERVICES AND SOCIAL
This is a Health & Wellbeing Pillar Project.
INFRASTRUCTURE IN MEREDITH
PROJECT CHAMPION
$67.25M Bill Mithen, Chief Executive Officer, Give Where You Live
Foundation.
REQUIRED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
►► $41 MILLION TOWARDS NORTHERN ARC MASTER PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION
►► $23 MILLION FOR NORTHERN BAY COLLEGE REGENERATION
PROJECT
►► STRENGTHEN OUR
►► $2.25 MILLION TO IMPLEMENT THE GROW STRATEGIC PLAN
►► $1 MILLION TO IMPLEMENT CENTRAL RESERVE MASTER
PLAN IN COLAC.
COMMUNITIES
28 29ADDRESSING DISADVANTAGE (CONT.)
PROJECT AIMS WHAT HAS BEEN COMMITTED
G21 Region Opportunities for Work (GROW) is based CORIO AND NORLANE
on significant international evidence that the best
State and Federal Governments have committed $107.7
way to reduce areas of persistent disadvantage in a
million towards services and social infrastructure in
community is to reduce unemployment rates in those
Corio and Norlane, including:
areas.
• $34.8 million towards the Northern Bay College
GROW will therefore bring together philanthropic,
regeneration
business, government and community organisations
across the G21 region with that single objective — • $30 million towards the New Norlane initiative,
creating job opportunities specifically benefiting the providing 320 new public and affordable private
most disadvantaged in our community. homes in Norlane
GROW will create new job opportunities in areas within • $28.1 million for Barwon Health North, an
the region which have the highest levels of joblessness urgent care centre and co-location of GP services
and persistent disadvantage. It will do this by targeting (Northern ARC)
two significant means of job growth - procurement and
• $1.85 million to develop and implement the G21
investment.
Region Opportunities for Work (GROW) project
GROW will support public and private sectors to direct
• $725,000 towards Stead Park Master Plan
their routine spend on local suppliers and products,
implementation
creating new jobs which can potentially employ people
from target areas. • $650,000 to build a Regional Soccer Synthetic
Pitch at Corio Leisuretime Centre.
It will also encourage investment in SME’s, allowing Northern ARC conceptual image
them to begin or expand operations within targeted WHITTINGTON
areas, with a view to local job creation. WHAT IS REQUIRED
State and Federal Governments have committed $2.2
And it will use ‘demand-led brokerage’ to link jobs and million towards services and social infrastructure in
job seekers, providing incentives for the employment of Whittington, including: GROW STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
suitably trained people from targeted areas. CRITICAL PROGRAM FUNDING REQUIRED
• $755,000 to support Whittington Works’ demand-
GROW will focus on target areas in the G21 region led employment model. GROW Strategic Plan implementation over 10 years $2.25 MILLION
with the highest levels of unemployment. Colac, Corio/
COLAC TOTAL $2.25 MILLION
Norlane and Whittington will be the initial focus;
where unemployment is at double-digit levels, and well State and Federal Governments have committed $11.2 COLAC
above regional and state averages. million towards services and social infrastructure in
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ITEM FUNDING REQUIRED
Colac, including:
Funding is also required across targeted areas in the Central Reserve Master Plan implementation $1 MILLION
G21 region to implement strategies that: • $5.4 million for the Bluewater Fitness Centre
Stadium Redevelopment TOTAL $1 MILLION
• regenerate large areas currently dominated by social
• $3.1 million towards the Central Reserve Master
housing
Plan implementation CORIO AND NORLANE
• restructure educational facilities to increase CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ITEM FEDERAL GOVT STATE GOVT FUNDING REQUIRED
• $620,000 to support a demand led employment
attendance and engagement model. Northern Bay College regeneration $23 MILLION $23 MILLION
• improve access to education facilities and MEREDITH Northern ARC Stage 1 - Aquatic Health & Wellbeing Centre $20.5 MILLION $20.5 MILLION $41 MILLION
employment by targeting inhibitors such as childcare (COGG has committed $20.6 million to Stage 1. Total cost $61.6 million)
The Federal Government has committed $1.1 million
availability and public transport access
towards services and social infrastructure in Meredith. TOTAL $20.5 MILLION $43.5 MILLION $64 MILLION
• revamp and expand health and wellbeing facilities
and programs to target the high incidence of issues
such as diabetes, mental health and dental problems.
►► STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
30 31AT A GLANCE CENTRAL GEELONG
REVITILISATION
$42.8+M CREATING A SMART, VIBRANT,
COMMITTED FROM STATE $ FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS THRIVING AND LIVEABLE CITY
►► $15 MILLION TO FIX STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AT CENTRE.
JOHNSTONE PARK, CREATE NEW LANEWAYS CONNECTIONS,
PLANNING TO EXPAND THE GREEN SPINE AND BUS
INFRASTRUCTURE
►► $5.5 MILLION TO DELIVER EARLY STAGES OF THE ACTION
PLAN.
►► $3 MILLION TO DELIVER THE FIRST STAGE OF THE MALOP
STREET GREEN SPINE AND LANEWAY UPGRADES.
►► $14 MILLION THROUGH THE GEELONG CITY DEAL TO DELIVER THE NEED
THE NEXT STAGE OF THE GREEN SPINE.
Central Geelong is the G21 region’s primary centre of
►► $2.65 MILLION IN INCENTIVES FOR DEAKIN UNIVERSITY’S
AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING IN THE T&G BUILDING. business, retail, arts, culture, education, health and
institutional activity. Like many cities of its size, Central
►► $1.7 MILLION TOWARDS THE JOHNSTONE PARK RAINGARDEN
PROJECT. Geelong is experiencing challenges as it transitions from
a traditional ‘central business district’ function to a
►► $850,000 TOWARDS THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL
GEELONG’S ICONIC T&G BUILDING. more diverse economic, social, residential and cultural
centre.
►► TO LOCATE THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
HEADQUARTERS IN CENTRAL GEELONG. The revitalisation of Central Geelong as a strong, vibrant and
thriving mixed-use centre is important for Geelong, the region
►► TO LOCATE WORKSAFE VICTORIA HEADQUARTERS IN
CENTRAL GEELONG. and to the future growth of Victoria as the State’s second city.
Central Geelong needs to redefine itself, attract investment, deliver
$16M+
employment opportunities and provide a lifestyle that makes people
want to live in the city centre and visit often.
The Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan sets a direction for
REQUIRED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT future priorities and investment. The City of Greater Geelong is
►► $14 MILLION THROUGH THE GEELONG CITY DEAL TO DELIVER dedicated to managing its resources to create an environment
THE NEXT STAGE OF THE GREEN SPINE. that will stimulate investment. However, the success of the plan
requires support and commitment from businesses, land owners,
►► FUNDING TO DELIVER THE ARTS AND CULTURAL PRECINCT
MASTERPLAN. major institutions, government and the community to build on the
strengths that already exist.
►► SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSPORT NETWORK OPERATING PLAN
TO INCREASE AMENITY OF STREETS WITHIN THE CBD. Delivering world-class precincts is a key outcome of the Revitalising
Central Geelong Action Plan, including the G21 Priority Projects of
►► FUNDING TO REDEVELOP THE GEELONG RAILWAY STATION
redeveloping the Geelong Cultural Precinct and delivering a new
INTO A MAJOR ACTIVITY HUB.
Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
►► $2 MILLION FOR MEASURES TO FACILITATE HEAVY VEHICLE
AND THROUGH TRAFFIC BYPASSING THE CBD. This is a Planning & Services Pillar Project.
PROJECT CHAMPION
Brett Luxford, Acting Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater
Geelong.
►► STRENGTHEN OUR
COMMUNITIES
32 33CENTRAL GEELONG REVITALISATION (CONT.)
PROJECT AIMS WHAT HAS BEEN COMMITTED
The Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan is a 10- The Federal Government has committed:
year program of priority actions to revitalise Central
• $2.65 million in incentives for Deakin University’s
Geelong and is being undertaken as a joint project by
affordable student housing in the T&G building
the Victorian State Government and Council. It sets a
direction for future priorities and investment and seeks • to locate the National Disability Insurance Agency
to achieve three key principles: headquarters in Central Geelong.
• Increase in people living, working, learning and The State Government has committed:
enjoying Central Geelong
• $15 million to fix stormwater infrastructure at
• The provision of more infrastructure Johnstone Park, create new laneways connections,
planning to expand the Green Spine and bus
• Encouraging and supporting smart investment and
infrastructure
economic diversity.
• $5.5 million to deliver the early stages of the action
The Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan will create
plan including improvements to outdoor spaces
a smart, vibrant, thriving, liveable and successful city
and streetscapes to unlock investment and drive
centre with a strong sense of identity and community.
economic activity in central Geelong
Priority actions imperative to creating a thriving
• $3 million to deliver the first stage of the Malop Street
Central Geelong:
Green Spine and the Laneways Project
• increase the number of residents and the types of
• $14 million through the Geelong City Deal to deliver
residential offering
the next stage of the Green Spine (Gheringhap Street
• use government land assets as a catalyst for to Moorabool Street)
leveraging private investment and activity
• $1.7 million towards the Johnstone Park raingarden
• create an integrated, attractive and well-designed project
pedestrian and cycling network
• $850,00 towards the redevelopment of Central
• facilitate an overhaul of the Transport Network Geelong’s iconic T&G building
Operating System including private and public buses
• to locate Worksafe Victoria headquarters in Central
• invigorate streetscapes creating a vibrant, lively city Geelong
centre supporting events and cultural activities
• $38.5 million for the Stage 2 redevelopment of
• green the city by developing a network of grand Geelong Performing Arts Centre.
boulevards and green spaces
WHAT IS REQUIRED
• capitalise on Geelong’s premier health services for
jobs and investment through a cohesive precinct A Government commitment of:
• build on the annual calendar of events to attract more • $14 million through the Geelong City Deal to deliver
people and increased investment from tourism. the next stage of the Green Spine (Gheringhap Street
to Moorabool Street)
• funding to deliver the Arts and Cultural Precinct
Masterplan
• support for the Transport Network Operating Plan to
improve street amenity within the CBD
• funding to revitalise the Geelong Station Precinct
into an activity hub celebrating arrival into central
Geelong
• $2 million for short-term measures that facilitate
heavy vehicle and through traffic bypassing the CBD.
►► STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
35AT A GLANCE GEELONG CULTURAL PRECINCT
ROBUST POPULATION GROWTH AND AGEING
$75.7M INFRASTRUCTURE IS CREATING A STRONG DEMAND FOR
COMMITTED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS MODERN ARTS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IN THE G21 REGION.
►► $7.9 MILLION TO DEVELOP THE FINAL BUSINESS CASES
FOR GPAC AND THE GLHC TOGETHER WITH THE OLD
COURTHOUSE BUILDING REFURBISHMENT
►► $37 MILLION TOWARDS GPAC RYRIE STREET
REDEVELOPMENT (STAGE 2)
►► $3 MILLION TOWARDS GPAC’S PLAYHOUSE REFURBISHMENT
(STAGE 1)
►► $2.7 MILLION FOR CRITICAL MAINTENANCE WORKS AT GPAC
THE NEED The Geelong Gallery has experienced strong growth in
►► $25 MILLION TOWARDS A NEW GEELONG LIBRARY AND
HERITAGE CENTRE ON THE EXISTING SITE
the past ten years, with visitation numbers doubling
The already high attendances to the Geelong during this period. It currently attracts between
►► $100,000 TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE GEELONG Cultural Precinct have risen in recent years, 75,000 and 85,000 visitors annually, however, this is
ART GALLERY UPGRADE.
and if crucial investment in the Geelong anticipated to triple to over 200,000 with expanded and
Performing Arts Centre and Geelong Gallery upgraded facilities.
$200M are made, will reach over a million visitors
annually. With aged infrastructure servicing
The Gallery’s ambition to contribute more to Geelong’s
‘clever and creative’ economic and cultural renewal is
REQUIRED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS our strongly growing population, expanding seriously restricted by a lack of adequate space, limiting
and updating these cultural assets is a key display and constraining storage of the great riches
►► $160 MILLION FOR GPAC STAGE 3 REDEVELOPMENT
issue. of the magnificent collection owned by the people of
►► $40 MILLION TO REDEVELOP THE GEELONG GALLERY. Geelong. Expanded facilities will embed large scale,
The implementation of the Cultural Precinct Master popular and drawcard exhibitions which will provide
Plan has already commenced. Refurbishment of the significant tourism and economic outcomes for the G21
Old Courthouse Building was completed in 2011 and region as part of the Geelong Gallery’s core business.
the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC)
opened in late 2015. The Ryrie Street works for the Following redevelopment, the Gallery will more than
Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) commenced double its current footprint, gaining an extra 3200m2.
in 2017. The Geelong Gallery Business Case (2015) and The new GLHC is providing clear evidence of the
the Cultural Precinct Public Realm Master Plan are the impact redevelopment can have on the precinct. In
final major planning stages of the project. its first full financial year of operation (2016-17) since
Stage 3 of the GPAC redevelopment, expansion of the opening in late 2015, the GLHC recorded just under
Geelong Gallery and work on the public realm are now half a million visitors. This has grown 209% in the four
ready for investment. years since demolition and reconstruction has taken
place. The Geelong Gallery also experienced increased
Average annual attendances at GPAC reach 225,000, visitation in the order of 35%, which reflects keen
with 1 in 2 households in Geelong and 1 in 3 of the interest in the Gallery’s new exhibition space and flow-
households in the G21 region having attended GPAC on from increased pedestrian traffic in the precinct.
in the past three years. Yet despite strong community
engagement in this arts facility, GPAC’s technical It has been projected that proposed government
infrastructure has not kept pace with industry investment would be repaid in five years, with a
standards. The building is not compliant, particularly redeveloped art centre and gallery contributing over
in relation to disability access, nor does it meet current $30 million to Gross Regional Product every year.
industry performance standards. The redevelopment of these two facilities within the
Cultural Precinct is a critical element of the Revitalising
Central Geelong Action Plan, which will regenerate of
Geelong’s Central Business District.
This is an Arts and Culture Pillar Project.
►► STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
36 37You can also read
