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Council awards Armstrong Creek Library tender
Armstrong Creek Town Centre’s Library is one step closer after the City of Greater Geelong Council voted to award the construction tender to A W Nicholson Pty Ltd at last night’s Council meeting.

Council seeking community’s views on Public Transparency Policy
The City of Greater Geelong Council is seeking feedback on its draft Public Transparency Policy.

New vision for the National Wool Museum
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have endorsed a 30-year vision for the National Wool Museum to extend its focus beyond wool to represent the broader story of Geelong.

Rendine awarded tender for Anakie Reserve project
Building works on a major $2.5 million development at Anakie Reserve will commence next month, after the City of Greater Geelong Council awarded local firm Rendine Constructions with the construction contract.

Waste and recycling emerge as Youth Council priorities
The introduction of a bin beautification project and a soft-plastic recycling system for the home are among recommendations put forward by the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council in its second report of 2022.

Expression of Interest Process for curated projection program
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking applications from an experienced artist or creative team to produce our curated projection program.

Sharing data on our city’s trees
We are preparing for National Tree Day by sharing data on the more than 165,000 trees we manage in our parks, reserves and streets via the new Urban Forest Dashboard.

City seeks community input into Ride Centre proposal
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input into the proposed location of a District Ride Centre in Ocean Grove’s Kingston Park.

Consultation to continue into social housing
The City of Greater Geelong is committed to further community consultation as it continues to explore the potential for three parcels of land to be used for social housing.

Have your say on dogs in public places
Residents are invited to have their say on dog control orders on Council-managed land across Greater Geelong.

Lara's Hidden Gem: The Kevin Hoffman Walk
Running alongside the eastern banks of Hovells Creek, between Station Lake Road and Flinders Avenue, is one of the region’s most tranquil, yet little-known spots.

Street performers hit the right note
Performers are filling Central Geelong’s streets with live music and entertainment each weekday as part of the Music in the City Series.

We're engaged!
During the past 12 months, we asked the community for their views on 195 projects via our online ‘Have Your Say’ page.

Grant for solar panels increases relief
An environmental sustainability grant for solar panels is helping this food relief organisation do a whole lot more than just keep the lights on.

L2P: Driving with purpose
When Jude Adams became a TAC L2P Program volunteer mentor 12 years ago, she had no idea just how rewarding it would be.

Nominations now open for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability
Nominations for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability have opened.

Onwards and upwards for the Anakie Roos
Finding the right words to express what a new $2.2 million pavilion means to the Anakie Football Netball Club is difficult for President, Heath Menhennet.

Osborne House project moves to final design stage
The redevelopment of the historic Osborne House in North Geelong has moved into the final design stage.

Painting a different picture of Geelong
A team of women artists have been relishing the opportunity to showcase their creativity on Geelong’s walls, car parks and laneways as part of a new street art project.

Our sustainable fleet
We are always looking at ways to maximise efficiencies, improve safety, reduce our environmental footprint and provide value for money.

CEO Martin Cutter announces resignation
City of Greater Geelong Chief Executive Officer Martin Cutter has announced he will step down from his role at the end of September 2022.

Free and low-cost events for small businesses
From workshops to networking opportunities and expert panels, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival.

Business case to look at livestock exchange
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have endorsed a resolution to proceed with a Business Case that will include further analysis from experts in relevant fields to deliver a Regional Livestock and Rural Information Exchange Hub and Truck Wash in Greater Geelong.

Community engagement period opens for the Southeast Bellarine Coastal Area (4W-Collendina)
The City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Southeast Bellarine Coast (4W-Collendina) Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) until the 7 August for community feedback.

Contract awarded to G21 region-based businesses
Three contractors based in the G21 region have been selected by council to move bulk household and green organics throughout the municipality until July 2025.

Draft rules and policy endorsed by Council
Council last night endorsed the release of the draft Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy and is now inviting the community to have its say on the draft documents.

Further funds to upgrade ageing assets
The share of funding allocated towards renewing Council’s extensive asset base will be progressively increased over the next decade.

Further investigations into low-cost camping
City of Greater Geelong Council have noted the findings of a feasibility study into establishing a low-cost camping site in the north of Geelong to help cater to the growing recreational vehicle (RV) market.

Reconciliation journey continues
Council has noted the City of Greater Geelong’s progress towards implementing the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) but acknowledged more needs to be done to advance Reconciliation in the region.

Rezoning at Melaluka Road, Leopold
A proposal to rezone 2.5 hectares of land in Leopold for a new residential development of approximately 35 residential lots has been adopted by City of Greater Geelong Council, following a recommendation from an independent panel of planning experts.

Strategy sets road safety targets
Council has finalised a new road safety strategy that outlines an ambitious vision of no deaths and serious injuries on Greater Geelong roads by 2050.

Council brings the budget back into the black
Supporting a raft of capital works projects and progressively increasing spending on existing assets are key features of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget.

Greater Geelong celebrates Refugee Week 2022
Today is World Refugee Day, and the City of Greater Geelong is proud to celebrate the day as part of Refugee Week, which runs until Saturday 25th June.

Community Green Achievers honoured
Volunteers behind transformative renewable energy projects are among the recipients of the annual Community Green Achiever Awards.

Mayor Murrihy elected to serve community
Councillor Peter Murrihy is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after a unanimous vote by the Council during tonight’s special meeting at City Hall.

Happy trails in Barwon Heads
A new shared trail that improves connections between key coastal facilities and encourages active transport has been completed.

Sustainable bridges in North Geelong win awards
The peak body for engineering and public works in Australasia has recognised a project to deliver two bridges in North Geelong for innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

Arts and Community Hub opens in Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads residents are set to benefit from the development of an arts and community hub focused on supporting regional creative talent and improving access to the arts.

Meal Preparation Tips on The Menu
Greater Geelong residents have a unique opportunity to learn key tips on meal planning and preparation, free of charge, as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Eat Well, Live Well campaign.

CCTV used to target illegal dumping
Permanent and mobile CCTV cameras and patrols are being used by the City of Greater Geelong to target illegal dumping in the community.

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