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The community has helped plant an estimated 2500 trees along one of Geelong’s scenic shared path corridors.

The City plans to add to its growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), after securing a grant to install new charging stations at two of its depots.

Swooping season is here

Breeding season for swooping native birds has begun and is expected to continue until the middle of November.

Waurn Ponds Skate Park set for redevelopment

The Waurn Ponds Skate Park is set for redevelopment, with preliminary utility works expected to commence in late August. Demolition and construction work on the concrete sections of the existing facility will then begin in September.

Power switched on at Newcomb

Newcomb Power Football Netball Club will have the capacity to host senior night football matches and offer evening programming for events following the installation of high-quality floodlighting at Grinter Reserve.

St Albans hits the switch on lighting project

St Albans Football Netball Club is set to expand its reach in Geelong’s eastern suburbs as the switch is hit on high-quality lighting at its St Albans Road home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

150 Year Anniversary of the Dennys Lascelles Woolstore

1 August 2022 marks 150 years since the opening of the CJ Dennys & Co Woolstore, the current home of Geelong’s own National Wool Museum.

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.

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.

Howard Glover Reserve - Expression of Interest

We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from sporting clubs to occupy Howard Glover Reserve on a seasonal basis (1 April – 30 September) and to be the head tenant of the Howard Glover Pavilion under a Fair Play Licence.

Council seeking community’s views on Public Transparency Policy

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

Committee to facilitate timely delivery of long-term supply of housing

Council has requested the Minister for Planning appoint a Standing Advisory Committee to facilitate the planning of the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas.

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.

Nominations now open for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability

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

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