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.

Objectives of program

The Geelong City Deal is focused on improved investment and coordination across 3 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 Cities webpage.

Funding details

The Australian and Victorian governments, the City of Greater Geelong and our delivery partners are investing more than $676 million to deliver the commitments under the 10-year Geelong City Deal.

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

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Projects funded by this program

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

Building interior with exposed bricks, timber roof trusses, and opaque roof sheets bringing light into the large open laneway

Contact details

Federal Mills Precinct
33 Mackey Street
North Geelong VIC 3215
Phone: 1800 950 145
Email: information.geelong@rdv.vic.gov.au