The community is being called on to help the City plan a refresh of the beautiful Geelong Waterfront, which is known as one of the jewels of our region.
The Waterfront is an iconic part of Geelong’s identity and a place of deep cultural heritage, spanning Rippleside Park, the Western Beach Boatshed, Steampacket Place, Eastern Beach and beyond Limeburners Point.
Our 2011 Geelong Waterfront Masterplan is due for review and will be used to lobby for future funding, while also guiding the City in enhancing and managing the space.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
We need to hear from people living, working in and visiting the area to understand what they value about the site.
Our glittering north-facing Geelong Waterfront is an incredibly special place that we are lucky to have for recreation, hospitality, retail, water sports and events.
We want to hear from a broad range of users – whether you exercise along the bay daily, visit a few times a year, attend events there, work at a Waterfront business and everything in between.
Ask yourself: how do I use the site, do I face any challenges and how can the space be more engaging and accessible into the future?
The updated masterplan will guide future development and public realm upgrades along the foreshore over the next 10-20 years to enhance:
- The landscape quality of the foreshore reserve;
- Public accessibility and safety compliance;
- Walking and cycling connections;
- Connection with water experiences;
- Visitor facilities;
- Events and temporary business provisions;
- Tourism and cultural information; and
- Operational management and services.
It will ensure integration with several major projects in the area, such as the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Project and connections to the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
The Waterfront continues to attract large numbers of local and Victorian, Australian and international visitors.
We have a duty to improve and enhance this exceptional area that contributes to a strong community, environment and economy.
The masterplan features three distinct precincts – Western, Central and Eastern – and the community’s contributions will help the City understand how we can best plan for these areas.
The masterplan can influence factors such as what acknowledgement of Wadawurrung looks like, what changes should be prioritised and where there are gaps and issues, but not future builds already underway, planning scheme amendments and legislative requirements/regulations.
Feedback will assist in the development of a Draft Geelong Waterfront Masterplan, which the community will have the chance to review and contribute to.
