The City of Greater Geelong has selected Gurner Montgomery to lead the redevelopment of Osborne House the historic site located at 51 Swinburne Street North Geelong.

Following an Expression of Interest (EOI) process Gurner Montgomery was chosen to transform Osborne House its stables and the adjacent development site into a new cultural and commercial destination.

The redevelopment will include a heritage hotel wellness spa restaurant lounge bar event and conference spaces and eco villas – collectively known as ‘The Osborne’ – with sweeping views of Corio Bay.

The City is committed to ensuring Osborne House is sustainably redeveloped and maintained as a protected heritage site. The project will follow the guidelines of the Conservation Management Plan with the City contributing $8 million for heritage restoration works.

Major & Special Projects portfolio chair Councillor Anthony Aitken

This is an exciting step forward for one of Greater Geelong’s most treasured although sometimes forgotten heritage sites and icons.

The reimagined Osborne will celebrate our city’s rich colonial history while creating new opportunities for jobs accommodation wellness and hospitality experiences.

 

Arts & Culture Hospitality & Live Entertainment portfolio chair Councillor Eddy Kontelj

Getting to this point has taken many years of work effort and collaboration with many stakeholders particularly the community. We certainly thank the Osborne Park Association Inc for their unwavering dedication passion and input over many years.

With its spectacular vista over Corio Bay this redevelopment will breathe new life into Osborne House maintaining its historic charm and adding modern uses that benefit the whole community and something we can all be extremely proud of.

It’s a great example of how we can partner with private industry to creatively reimagine heritage assets to support our region’s growth.

Gurner Montgomery is a partnership between Melbourne-based luxury developer Gurner Group and Geelong property identity Dean Montgomery. Gurner Group is renowned for delivering high-end residential hospitality and mixed-use precincts.

Their current Geelong projects include the transformation of Cunningham Pier and the Brougham Street Woolstore.