City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
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Our Councillors<br />
Council Funding Priorities<br />
Heales Road Industrial Estate<br />
Overview:<br />
The Heales Road Industrial Estate, adjacent<br />
to the new <strong>Geelong</strong> Ring Road in Corio, is the<br />
most significant emerging industrial area west<br />
<strong>of</strong> Melbourne, and is expected to develop rapidly<br />
over the next five years. Demand for high quality<br />
industrial land has outstripped supply, but with<br />
the servicing <strong>of</strong> a 327 hectare area <strong>of</strong> the Estate<br />
with roads and reticulated services, it will provide<br />
sites for a wide range <strong>of</strong> industries, maximising<br />
the area’s very large economic potential.<br />
Benefits:<br />
> Increased employment opportunities<br />
through the attraction <strong>of</strong> new industries.<br />
> Provide stimulus to the local economy.<br />
> Enhance the entry into <strong>Geelong</strong>.<br />
> Compliments the National Freight and<br />
Logistics Precinct.<br />
Ring Road Extension to the<br />
Bellarine Peninsula<br />
Overview:<br />
A complete ring road facility through to the<br />
Bellarine Peninsula is a much sought after<br />
aspiration for our region. This link, including<br />
a possible river crossing is yet to receive<br />
commitment from the Federal and State<br />
Government and is currently a component <strong>of</strong><br />
land use planning which is being undertaken as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth area.<br />
Benefits:<br />
> The easing <strong>of</strong> east west traffic congestion<br />
through Central <strong>Geelong</strong>.<br />
> Reduction <strong>of</strong> traffic through residential<br />
suburbs and townships.<br />
> Increased tourism opportunities as a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> easier accessibility.<br />
National Transport and<br />
Logistics Precinct<br />
Overview:<br />
Freight and logistics are an industry sector<br />
which will continue to grow in Australia, and<br />
in particular the <strong>Geelong</strong> region. This project<br />
aims to develop transport links between the<br />
Heales Road Industrial Estate, the <strong>Geelong</strong><br />
Port and Avalon Airport, and support a freight<br />
intermodal facility north <strong>of</strong> Lara.<br />
Benefits:<br />
> Employment opportunities across all<br />
sectors <strong>of</strong> the economy within our region.<br />
> An intermodal facility would strengthen<br />
the precinct and give it enhanced national<br />
significance.<br />
> Significant growth potential for new and<br />
existing business operations such as the<br />
<strong>Geelong</strong> Port and Avalon Airport.<br />
22 <strong>City</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> | <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Geelong</strong><br />
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