City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong

Geelong serves as a cultural hub
for the region and the city holds an
important collection of public art.
A Word from Our Mayor
Welcome to the first City Plan of the current
Council, elected in November 2008.
I am very proud to be serving the City of
Greater Geelong community as Mayor.
I’ve lived in Geelong all my life and could
not imagine wanting to live anywhere else,
nor working for a better purpose than
making a difference in the lives of the
people that I represent.
These are certainly challenging times and
I want to reassure you that we have put
together a strong and responsible Budget for
the 2009-2010 year as part of the City Plan
for 2009-2013.
In recognition of the economic climate the rate
rise has been reduced compared to the figure
previously forecast in City Plan but we have not
reduced services, even whilst we continue to
grow as a region.
We will spend $80.2 million on capital
works projects ranging from upgrades to
community facilities to improvements to road
infrastructure. We have bought forward several
projects that will stand us in good stead
when the economy picks up again, and in the
meantime, we are creating jobs.
More than ever we need to be planning for and
delivering services and projects that get to the
heart of improving the lives of all in our City,
now and in the future.
Consequently, Council has identified key
priorities that represent our long term
ambitions for the municipality. They do not
replace or take precedence over the core
functions of Council or the immediate needs
of our community. They do however have a
critical part to play in the future of our region.
These priority projects are listed on page 19-21.
This City Plan is about the basics as well as
delivering on a range of outcomes associated
with community wellbeing, growing the
economy, ensuring a sustainable built and
natural environment, running efficient and
effective government and representing the
interests of local people at the State and
Federal levels.
It also demonstrates leadership through strong
economic and financial responsibility.
My vision is for the City of Greater Geelong to
continue to be the best place to live, work and
play. I am confident there is much wisdom
and energy we can draw on as we work
together to achieve this vision whilst tackling
the current challenges.
John Mitchell - Mayor,
City of Greater Geelong
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