City of Greater Geelong Councillor John Mitchell said the agreement reached between Breakwater Residents’ Action Group and the Geelong Motocross Club was “an outstanding tribute to the willingness of the two groups to work together”.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Shane Dowling said this week’s Community Safety Forum meeting had expressed strong support for the City’s ongoing streetscape improvements in Central Geelong, describing them a major contributor to improved levels of public safety.

Governance, Communications and Finance portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell said the City’s 2005 – 2006 Budget provided funding to increase the opportunities for community input into Council’s decision making.

Economic Development portfolio holder portfolio holder, Cr Barbara Abley, said funds had been set aside for the launch in July of BioGeelong, an initiative aimed at establishing Geelong as one of Australia’s leading biotechnology precincts.

Community Deakin Ward Councillor Shane Dowling said the 2005-2006 Budget would provide $400,000 funding for a comprehensive upgrading of the pavilion at Queens Park.

Cowie ward Councillor David Saunderson said the City’s 2005 – 2006 Budget delivered funding for sporting reserves, environmental management and traffic and parking works in his ward.

Councillor Tom O’Connor announced budget funding for much needed drainage works, improvements to local sports reserves, and a major upgrade to preschool facilities within the Coryule ward.

Corio Ward Councillor Lou Brazier said the 2005-2006 Budget provided a huge boost for Norlane Community House, with an allocation of $570,000 for major extensions and upgrading to the existing buildings.

Community Development, Youth, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs portfolio holder Lou Brazier said community buildings across the municipality would gain major benefits from the 2005-2006 Budget.

Cheetham Ward Councillor Rod Macdonald said the 2005-2006 Budget provided $250,000 for the implementation of vital drainage works that constitute the next stage of flood mitigation works in the Moolap area.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Shane Dowling said the 2005-2006 Budget will deliver one of the municipality’s largest ever capital programs, and provided increased service levels in many areas of Council activity.

Buckley Ward Councillor Peter McMullin said the City’s 2005–2006 Budget provided considerable funding for local recreation facilities and open space in Grovedale, Barwon Heads and Breamlea.

Brownbill Ward Councillor Barbara Abley said upgrading works on the Geelong West Town Hall would enable this important and iconic facility to better play its central role in the day-to-day life of the local community.

Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell said the City’s 2005 - 2006 Budget provided for major upgrades to several of the Bellarine Peninsula’s major sports and recreation facilities.

Austin Ward Councillor John Mitchell said the City’s 2005-2006 Budget provided major new funding for childrens playground facilities and sportsgrounds at a number of locations around the ward.

Arts, Culture and Education portfolio holder Cr Peter McMullin said the 2005-2006 Budget provided a welcome boost for local arts and culture projects and facilities.

One of the funadamental objectives of the City of Greater Geelong is to enhance, conserve and sustain the regions environment, said Environment and Waste Minismisation Portfolio holder Cr Tom O'Connor.

Infrastructure, Parks and Gardens portfolio Cr Rod MacDonald said the 2005-2006 Budget provides funding of $8.13 million for the maintenance and upgrading of roads and footpaths across the municipality.

Kardina Ward Councillor Bruce Harwood said two pavillions in the South Barwon Recreation Reserve Pavillion would recieve much needed makeovers as a result of a new funding allocation of $140, 000 in the 2005-2006 Budget.

Kildare Ward Councillor Stretch Kontelj announced funding for several prominent community facilities within the ward as the result of the City's 2005-2006 Budget.

Major Projects Porfolio holder said the City's 2005-2006 Budget provided for the continuation of major projects already under way in the municipality along with funding for several new initiatives.

Planning portfolio holder David Saunderson said one of the key themes of the City's 2005-2006 Budget was the promotion of sustainable growth.

Rural and Regional Affairs portfolio holder announced funding for upgrade works at the Geelong Saleyard in the City's 2005-2006 Budget.

Sport and Recreation portfolio holder Cr John Mitchell said the 2005-2006 Budget provided $350,000 for the replacement of the existing synthetic athletics track at John Landy Field.

Tourism and Major Events portfolio holder Cr Bruce Harwood said the growing reputation of Geelong region as a centre for major events would be boosted by a number of important funding allocations in the 2005-2006 Budget.

Transport and Telecommunications portfolio holder, Cr Shane Dowling, said the 2005-2006 Budget had set aside a further $35,000 for the continued investigation of potential components of an East West Traffic Strategy.

Windermere ward Councillor Tony Ansett said the City's 20005-2006 Budget provided welcome funding for many important community projects in the ward.

Geelong Mayor, Cr Shane Dowling, today officially opened the Grovedale Sports Precinct hailing the redeveloped facilities as a triumph of partnership and a boon to the local community.

Today marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week, a time to renew our commitment to reconciliation, and Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group has an innovative event planned.

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Parks and Alcoa staff joined primary school students and residents in a community planting day at Whittington Primary School today.

Council will seek the Planning Minister’s authorisation to prepare a planning scheme amendment and planning permit application for a large retail complex on the site of the disused Ford manufacturing complex in North Geelong.

Governance, Communications and Finance portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell said the City of Greater Geelong was introducing a revised schedule of fees and charges following a comprehensive review this year.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Shane Dowling said the latest development proposal for the Geelong Golf Course site provided a reasonable compromise in satisfying the interests of golfers, general community interests and the developers.

A new learn to swim program was providing free swimming lessons to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, said Sport and Recreation portfolio holder Cr John Mitchell.

Sunday’s clash between Melbourne Phoenix and AIS Canberra Darters marks the official opening of the new sprung timber floor at the Geelong Arena.

The City of Greater Geelong will call for expressions of interest for the future use of the heritage listed Osborne House complex in North Geelong.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor John Mitchell said development of the Bellarine Peninsula Recreation and Leisure Needs Study represented a significant planning milestone for the City.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Peter McMullin said that in 2003/04 more than 2.2 million items were loaned from the Branch Library Network in Geelong.

National Volunteers Week commenced today to acknowledge people like Keith and Margaret Marriner who have made an enormous contribution to our community.

The City of Greater Geelong presented Rhys Campion with an award today for saving a 15-year-old girl who had been trampled unconscious in a mosh pit.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Barbara Abley said new State Government grants that were aimed at maximising regional export opportunities, represented an acknowledgement of Geelong’s strong export base.

Six thousand spectators took their seats in Skilled Stadium’s new eastern stand for the first time on Sunday 1 May.