armstrong creek urban growth plan volume 1 - City of Greater Geelong
armstrong creek urban growth plan volume 1 - City of Greater Geelong
armstrong creek urban growth plan volume 1 - City of Greater Geelong
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KEY CONCEPT: A GREEN SETTING<br />
The vision for Armstrong Creek sees its natural setting creating a distinctive ‘green’<br />
character for the new development. In particular, it envisages the retention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
green skyline provided by Mt Duneed and the use <strong>of</strong> the Barwon River and<br />
Armstrong Creek as focal points for the new development.<br />
The UGP capitalises on the ridgeline bounding the area to the south and the<br />
Barwon River floodplain to provide a ‘green belt’ around the southern and eastern<br />
edges <strong>of</strong> the new development. This will have a number <strong>of</strong> benefits, including:<br />
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Establishing a permanent and natural edge to development<br />
Protecting ecologically-sensitive areas<br />
Maintaining a green skyline to the south <strong>of</strong> the development<br />
Maintaining an attractive green entrance to <strong>Geelong</strong> from the south and<br />
southwest<br />
Providing opportunities for ecological reserves, recreation, reforestation (to<br />
capture carbon emissions) and market gardening<br />
Protecting the existing character <strong>of</strong> the Mt Duneed township<br />
ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH PLAN / VOLUME 1 (ADOPTED 13 MAY 2008, AMENDED MAY 2010)<br />
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