Importantly the current boundary of each growth area does not represent the ultimate development extent of each growth area.

Land identified within each growth area may or may not be suitable for urban development and will be subject to further analysis as part of the framework planning process.

Project scale

The following infographics emphasise the scale of the project and what it means for Greater Geelong:

Context

The Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Project is our plan to address Greater Geelong's long term growth needs as a part of the Clever and Creative future.

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Size

Geelong's growth areas have the potential to welcome 175 000 new residents to the City.

The infographic illustrates the size comparison of Geelong's three growth areas: Armstrong Creek Northern Geelong and Western Geelong.

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Population

Geelong's growth areas have the potential to welcome 175 000 new residents to the City.

The infographic illustrates the potential population of Geelong's three growth areas - Armstrong Creek Northern Geelong and Western Geelong - compared to the current population of Greater Geelong.

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Regional

The Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas is a state significant project and the largest urban grown project in regional Victoria comprising 5 367 hectares with the potential to accommodate 110 000 new Geelong residents.

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