corio norlane structure plan background report - City of Greater ...
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2.7 Recreation and Open Space<br />
2.7.1 Study <strong>of</strong> Open Space Networks, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> Geelong, 2001<br />
This comprehensive study provides a framework for the future coordination,<br />
development and management <strong>of</strong> open space in and around the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong><br />
Geelong. Geographically and socially the <strong>City</strong> is viewed in three broad areas, one being<br />
Central, which includes Corio and Norlane.<br />
The study finds deficiencies in the central areas <strong>of</strong> Norlane, Corio, Bell Park, North<br />
Geelong, Geelong itself, South Geelong and on into parts <strong>of</strong> Belmont and Highton. In<br />
these areas there is <strong>of</strong>ten a lack <strong>of</strong> significant open space areas and linkages to open<br />
space.<br />
2.7.2 Walking More: Walking Safely, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> Geelong, May 2004<br />
The ‘Walking More Walking Safely’ study was commissioned by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong><br />
Geelong and partly funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) through the Planning<br />
Community Facilities Funding 2002-03, to review current walking trends and patterns. A<br />
key aim <strong>of</strong> this study was to guide how the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> Geelong is responding to<br />
changing leisure patterns and in particular enhancing the provision <strong>of</strong> passive recreation<br />
options for residents.<br />
2.7.3 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> Geelong Cycle Strategy 2008<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> Geelong Cycle Strategy has been developed to provide Council with<br />
guidance on expanding Geelong’s regional on and <strong>of</strong>f road cycle network, improving<br />
bicycle facilities, enhancing cyclist education and delivering promotions that encourage<br />
people to cycle as a means <strong>of</strong> transport, recreation and sport.<br />
Corio Norlane Structure Plan<br />
Background Report - 26 - Final - March 2011