armstrong creek urban growth plan volume 1 - City of Greater Geelong

facilities, it is advisable that the pattern of service distribution in the adjacent
suburbs not be replicated in the growth area.
Instead, the co-location of services that aim to meet the diverse needs of children
and families in a community generates benefits in terms of encouraging the
development of social networks and cohesion, and reducing the need for singlepurpose
car-based trips. At the local level, multipurpose community facilities
should include child care and family support hubs, which have the potential to bring
together services that aim to meet the diverse needs of children and families within
a community, and may also include family support services, parenting support,
child health services, community activities and education services.
4.6.3 PRINCIPLES – ACTIVITY CENTRES
The following principles should guide the development of the Armstrong Creek
growth area:
P 6.1 An activity centre should be provided at the heart of each
neighbourhood, containing locally-oriented facilities and services—
convenience shops, a primary school (in most cases), community
services and local sporting facilities.
P 6.2 A Major Activity Centre should be developed alongside Torquay Road
towards the south of the growth area. This should provide a full range
of convenience and comparison retail together with a wide range of
community facilities and services, entertainment and employment
opportunities, and high-density residential accommodation. In
particular, the Major Activity Centre should contain:
o all retail and entertainment activities with a sub-regional catchment
(except those located in the mixed use corridor along Torquay Road);
o a privately-run medical/ wellness centre associated with allied health
services, indoor leisure centre and gymnasium;
o a library/ culture/ adult learning centre (including TAFE, University of
Third Age and meeting rooms);
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a City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre with police
shopfront;
a multi-level aged care facility including independent living and supported
low level care;
a town square.
ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH PLAN / VOLUME 1 (ADOPTED 13 MAY 2008, AMENDED MAY 2010)
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