Geelong City Deal

Revitalising Geelong and unlocking the potential of the Great Ocean Road visitor economy.

Overview

The Geelong City Deal is a 10-year plan to revitalise Geelong and unlock the potential of the Great Ocean Road visitor economy. The Australian and Victorian Governments, together with the City of Greater Geelong, are delivering $500 million in investment to the region, supporting Geelong’s continued economic diversification, growth of the visitor economy and a thriving city centre.

Objectives of Program

The Geelong City Deal is focused on improved investment and coordination across three levels of government to support a prosperous and liveable future for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road region.

The vision for the City Deal focuses on three key themes:

Revitalise central Geelong and develop infrastructure to make Geelong an even better place to live, work and invest
Support growth in the visitor economy through strengthening Geelong and the Great Ocean Road region as leading tourism destinations
Drive continued economic diversification and jobs growth, supporting innovation and building on emerging strengths for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road region.

For more information, visit the Australian Government Geelong City Deal webpage.

Green Spine Block 1 north side is complete, December 2021.

Funding Details

The Australian and Victorian governments and the City of Greater Geelong are investing $490.23 million to deliver the commitments under the 10‑year Geelong City Deal. Other key funding partners are investing an additional $12.25 million in the City Deal, bringing the total funding contribution to $502.48 million.

The City Deal brings together the three levels of government with industry, community and the university sector to achieve its shared vision for Geelong.

Projects funded by this program

Project name	Status	Funding ($M)
Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre Precinct	In progress	$294
Revitalising Central Geelong Geelong Train Station Upgrade Green Spine Block 3 Arts and Culture Precinct public realm improvements Laneways Breakthrough City Arrivals Improving accessibility in Central Geelong Geelong Train Station Precinct Development Plan Moolap Management Masterplan	In progress	$38.13
Revitalising Central Geelong Green Spine Block 1 north side Barwon River Planning Civic Precinct planning Gheringhap Street Drain	Complete	$38.13
Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct – Wave Attenuator, Wangim Walk	Complete	$3.5
Smart City Initiatives	In progress	$12
Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment Project Delivery of priority projects under the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan Private Sector Business Enablement Fund	In progress	$108.15
Redevelopment of Apollo Bay Harbour	In progress	$12.16
Point Grey, Lorne Redevelopment	In progress	$12.59
Apollo Bay (Wild Dog Creek) to Skenes Creek Coastal Trail	Complete – planning and design works	$0.96
Feasibility study– Skenes Creek to Cumberland River Coastal Trail	In progress	$0.35
Improvements to tourism infrastructure in Kennett River	In progress	$3.96
Great Ocean Road visiting drivers Road Safety Education Campaign	On hold	$0.25
Redevelopment of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal	In progress	$15.9
Geelong Future Economy Precinct Infrastructure	In progress	$11.5