City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong

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The Geelong Future Cities
Project – Arts Precinct
Overview:
In partnership with the State Government,
the Geelong Future Cities project aims to
develop and implement a strategic, longterm,
comprehensive master plan to create a
precinct that enlivens the cultural life of the
people of Greater Geelong and its visitors.
To date the project has attracted $7.9 million
in funding from the State Government. This
will go towards the upgrade of the Courthouse
Arts; planning of an upgrade to the Geelong
Performing Arts Centre; and planning for
an integrated Geelong Library and Heritage
Centre. The project also includes an extension
of the Geelong Gallery and an upgrade of the
surrounding public realm.
Benefits:
> Public sector investment will stimulate the
regional economy.
> Significant increase in visitor numbers.
> State of the art facilities catering for a
growing community.
> Collaborative cultural opportunities.
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Yarra Street Pier
Overview:
The former Yarra Street Pier was part of the
Geelong Waterfront for more than 100 years
until it was destroyed by fire in 1984. This
project proposes to reconstruct the Yarra Street
Pier providing a public facility that will enhance
water access, major events, recreation,
economic and tourism opportunities.
Benefits:
> Private investments will lead to job creation
and further indirect economic stimulus.
> The significant economic benefit of the
Geelong Week sailing event will increase.
> Tourism related retail and other service
activities along with improved public access
will add a more vibrant level of activity to
Central Geelong and the Waterfront.
> Improved environmental conditions in
Corio Bay.
Geelong Marine
Industry Project
Overview:
The Geelong Marine Industry Project -
which has been informed by the Osborne
House Marine Precinct Masterplan - aims
to develop an industrial marine precinct
at St Helens on Corio Bay to support the
recreational marine industry.
Included in the precinct would be
manufacturing, maintenance / repair, storage
and slip / lift facilities - accompanied by
marine based retail, clubhouse and improved
facilities for boating, as well as a restored
Osborne House homestead.
Benefits:
> Stimulate job growth in the construction
sector as well as creating permanent
employment opportunities in the
manufacturing, boating and tourism
industries.
> Cater for the growing need for boating and
marine industry facilities.
> Improved environmental outcomes.
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