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.

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 |
| In progress | $38.13 |
Revitalising Central Geelong
| Complete | |
Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct – Wave Attenuator, Wangim Walk | Complete | $3.5 |
Smart City Initiatives | In progress | $12 |
Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment Project
| 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 |

Geelong City Deal Newsletter
Past editions
Contact details
Geelong Regional Business Centre
Level 2, Harrison Place
237 Ryrie Street
Geelong VIC 3220
DX 216062
Tel: (+61 3) 5215 6000
Fax: (+61 3) 5215 6099