Armstrong Creek Update
Armstrong Creek Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Plan
The Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Plan has been developed in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Community Development and government agencies. The Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Plan is a critical element in achieving affordable and appropriate housing, supportive community features and services and adequate and diverse transport, movement and infrastructure items in the growth area.
The Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Plan is the result of combining two documents which have recently been completed by the Armstrong Creek Project Team, the Social Infrastructure Delivery Plan and the Civil Infrastructure Delivery Plan. The opportunity for future innovation has been built into the plan.
Armstrong Creek Civil Interagency Infrastructure Delivery Plan
The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area is approximately 2,500 ha of unserviced land. This means that before any development can occur critical trunk infrastructure such as sewer, water, roads, drainage, electricity, gas and telecommunications need to be carefully planned to ensure efficient and effective servicing throughout the life of the growth area.
In late 2007 Council formed the Interagency Infrastructure Working Group (IIWG) to commence strategic planning for the delivery of essential services and civil infrastructure for the growth area. The group was made up of:
- Barwon Water (sewer and water)
- City of Greater Geelong (local road and drainage)
- Powercor (electricity)
- SP AusNet (gas)
- Telstra (telecommunications
- VicRoads (arterial roads)
The group developed a first principles infrastructure servicing strategy that best meet the constraints of the sites, each organisations economic / funding requirements and the growth areas land use planning objectives the report was finalised in early 2009.
Armstrong Creek Social Infrastructure Delivery Plan
Council, in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) and Government agencies, has developed a comprehensive Social Interagency Infrastructure Delivery Plan (SIIDP) in order to ensure that planning for the growth area is properly considered and is able to deliver on Council's vision for the growth area as a liveable and sustainable community. Council, the State Government and agencies have recognised that they have a shared responsibility to plan for future community needs, along with recognising that community needs extend beyond that of hard infrastructure. This SIIDP will ensure that the growth area will be provided with the timely delivery of infrastructure and services, in line with the direction of Government which has, since March 2000, sought to emphasise the importance of the economic, environmental and social spheres.
Greater Geelong Planning Scheme Amendment C138 and Amendment C170
The Premier of Victoria and the Minister for Planning announced on the 25 November 2008 the approval of 'Greater Geelong Planning Scheme Amendment C138 - Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan Framework' and 'Greater Geelong Planning Scheme Amendment C170 - Application of the Urban Growth Zone' to all land currently zoned farming and located within the urban growth boundary.
The approved Amendment documents can be viewed via the Department of Planning and Community Development website
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Armstrong Creek Maps
A Vision for a Sustainable Community
The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan provides the development framework for Geelong''''s primary growth area and is one of the City''''s largest strategic planning projects.
It aims to concentrate the majority of the growth of Geelong into a comprehensive community in the area south of the railway line and includes parts of the suburbs and localities of Grovedale, Marshall, Connewarre and Mount Duneed.
The overall vision for the Urban Growth Area is:
- The Armstrong Creek urban growth area will be developed into a sustainable community that sets new benchmarks in best practice urban development. Natural and cultural features will be protected and enhanced to create a distinct urban character. Armstrong Creek will become a highly sought-after location for living, working and recreation, forming an attractive addition to Geelong.
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Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan (Volume 1)
The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan (Volume 1) was adopted by Council on 13th May 2008 and has been approved by the Minister for Planning as a reference document in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The document sets out principles and provides guidance for the development of the seven precincts which make up the urban growth area.
Armstrong Creek Precinct Reference Guide
The following document provides an overview of the key principles for the development of the growth area, including a summary of the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan, Volume 1 document.
Responsible Water Use at Armstrong Creek Development
Analysis of Integrated Water, Stormwater and Waste Water Options
In early 2008 the City of Greater Geelong engaged as an expert advisor, one of Australia's leading urban water cycle management policy advisors, Dr Peter Coombes (head of Bonacci Water, Associated Professor at the University of Melbourne ) to undertake an assessment of the opportunities that exist within the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area to implement an integrated water management strategy for the new development. The report would also assess the benefits for the new Armstrong Creek community, as well as the benefits and impacts on the providers and managers of all components of the water management cycle (ie: Catchment Management Authority - waterways and floodplain management, Barwon Water - sewer and portable water, City of Greater Geelong - stormwater, and Environmental Protection Authority - water quality).
The report was completed in March 2008, and on 22 April 2008 was presented to Council and accepted as a guiding document in the strategic land use planning of this new Armstrong Creek Growth Area. Council also endorsed the investigation of option 7(b) relating to recycled water as Council's preferred water management approach as part of its sustainable growth strategy for Armstrong Creek.
Further Information
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If you have any enquiries regarding the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan, please contact the City's Armstrong Creek UGP Project Officer:
