Annual Report 2008-2009 Summary - City of Greater Geelong

Future plans for the Geelong region take
into account the economic, social and
environmental needs of the municipality.
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Growing the Economy
Objective: Securing Geelong’s economic future.
> Plan and develop the National Transport
and Logistics Precinct
> Development of the Cosmopolitan Heart
> Managed Growth
A Sustainable Built and
Natural Environment
Objective: The City of Greater Geelong leads
the community in sustainable planning and
environmental action.
> Increased use of public and active transport
> A reduction in the organisation’s
environmental footprint
> Agreed standards for sustainable
development are in operation
> The climate change adaptation strategy
is established
> Enhancement and protection of
natural areas
Supporting the delivery of
our strategic outcomes
Objective: To support the delivery of
these strategic directions we have also
developed internal outcomes. These focus
on how we service and communicate to our
community, and also how we manage our
staff and resources.
> Customer focused organisation
> Responsible financial management
> Safe work environment
> Motivated and skilled staff
> Informed and engaged community
> Efficient service delivery
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