Revitalising Central Geelong

27/03/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Our beloved city of Geelong is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and we're excited to share the Revitalising Central Geelong Vision video with you! 🏙️✨

🚶‍♂️ Wangim Walk, 🌳 Malop Street Green Spine, 🏰 Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, 🏛️ Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct, 🌆 Laneway Breakthroughs, 🌈 Accessibility Improvements, and 🛣️ Arrival Indicator streetscape upgrades – these are the priority projects shaping the future of central Geelong!

But it's more than just bricks and mortar; it's about building a stronger sense of community, fostering economic growth, and promoting sustainability. 🌱💙

These projects aim to enhance the quality of life in central Geelong to attract more people, business and investment!

Join us on this incredible journey of transformation! 🌈🏗️ Let's make central Geelong a thriving, liveable, attractive, sustainable, and vibrant urban centre for generations to come! 🎉



AusGov Infrastructure
DEECA Barwon South West
City of Greater Geelong
Regional Development Victoria

19/12/2023

Discover the magic of 7 Origins Malop St!

Unlock surprises with the Kick On Digital Advent Calendar and find out if you've made Santa's List at
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If your name's there, enjoy a complimentary small coffee at 7 Origins Malop!*

Christmas Coffee promotion running between Saturday 16th – Sunday 24th December. This promo forms part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Kick On Digital Advent Calendar https://kickongeelong.com.au/

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Image: Bahaa Mohtar from 7 Origins with elves

19/12/2023

🌿✨ Major works are now complete on the Green Spine Project - Block 3 on Malop Street 🚦

We are excited to share works on the Green Spine Project along Malop Street - Block 3 have come to fruition! This segment now boasts a range of enhancements, contributing to a more vibrant urban landscape.

🚴‍♂️ Both lanes of Malop Street are now operational alongside a dedicated bike lane, ensuring safety for cyclists.

🌉 Noteworthy additions include a newly constructed raised pedestrian crossing strategically positioned between Yarra and Bellerine Streets, facilitating pedestrian access and further enhancing the connectivity between businesses along north and south Malop Street.

🅿️ On the north side, enhancements have been introduced, including short-term parking bays, loading bays, 2-hour standard car parking bays, and accessible parking bays.

🌳 Block 3 continues the botanic walk seamlessly from Blocks 1 and 2 presenting a harmonious blend of native vegetation, thoughtful planting, and road rehabilitation.

🏢 Throughout the construction process, the local businesses along Malop Street have exhibited resilience, remaining operational. We would like to extend gratitude to the businesses and community for their patience over the past 6 months.

💼 The Green Spine Project is an integral component of the , a collaborative initiative between the Australian Government, Victorian Government, and the City of Greater Geelong. The Green Spine project forms a crucial part of the overarching strategy outlined in the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.

🌍 With sincere appreciation we extend gratitude to all stakeholders involved. Here's to the successful completion of Block 3 of the Malop Street Green Spine and the ongoing transformation of Geelong! 💚 DEECA Barwon South West and Regional Development Victoria

18/10/2023

Geelong Design Week is on from 19 to 29 October with a fantastic lineup featuring events for everyone. The program includes over 50 free and ticketed events ranging from innovative exhibitions, thought-provoking talks, captivating tours, and unforgettable experiences.

Explore the program at https://geelongdesignweek.com.au/

Discover Geelong's status as a UNESCO City of Design and dive into the city's rich design heritage. Geelong Design Week is all about celebrating our local designers, from well-established entrepreneurs to emerging talents. Join the Geelong Design Week community to take part in discussions on some of the most pressing issues in design and innovation.

This is an event you won't want to miss!

23/08/2023

Works 🚧 are continuing on the Malop Street Green Spine🍃at Block 3 south side from Yarra to Bellerine streets.

Businesses along Malop Street remain open and trading as usual.

Block 3 will see the continuation of the botanic walk 🍃 along the south side of Malop Street complemented by native vegetation and planting, a separated bike lane🚲for improved bike rider safety, and some rehabilitation works of the road.

This project is being delivered as part of the $500 million , a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian Government and Victorian Government, and the City of Greater Geelong through the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.

23/08/2023

Works are continuing on the Malop Street Green Spine at Block 3 south side from Yarra to Bellerine streets.

Businesses along Malop Street remain open and trading as usual.

Block 3 will see the continuation of the botanic walk along the south side of Malop Street complemented by native vegetation and planting, a separated bike lane for improved cyclist safety, and some rehabilitation works of the road.

This project is being delivered as part of the $500 million , a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian Government and Victorian Government, and the City of Greater Geelong through the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.

01/08/2023

17/07/2023

Work 🚧 is underway on Malop Street for Block 3 of the Green Spine🍃, between Yarra and Bellerine Streets.

The westbound traffic, bicycle and parking lanes, and the median parking bays will be closed throughout construction, between Yarra and Bellerine Streets. Detours➡️are in place for westbound vehicles.

During construction, businesses along Malop Street remain open ✅and trading as usual.

We expect this stage to be complete by January 2024 (subject to weather conditions) and thank everyone for their cooperation while construction is happening.

The Green Spine project is revitalising the central city. Block 3 continues the botanic walk along the south side of Malop Street, along with native vegetation and planting, and a separated bike lane for improved bike rider safety and rehabilitation of the road consistent with Block 2.

The Green Spine Project is being delivered as part of the $500 million , a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian Government and Victorian Government, and the City of Greater Geelong through the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.

14/06/2023

Green Spine Block 3 Update:

Powercor has commenced relocating their overhead services to underground along Malop Street.

During the relocation activities, businesses along Malop Street are trading as usual 🥘✅.

The westbound traffic lane, some parking bays and the bike lane will be temporarily closed while work is taking place in the immediate area. Bollards and traffic controllers will be onsite to help direct drivers, bike riders and pedestrians.

Keep an eye out for changed traffic conditions and allow an extra five minutes for your journey ⏰.

These works are preparing for construction 🚧 on Block 3 of the Green Spine 🌿🌿 project along Malop Street between Yarra and Bellerine Streets in Geelong.

The Green Spine project is being delivered as part of the $500 million

14/06/2023

Green Spine Block 3 Update:

Powercor has commenced relocating their overhead services to underground along Malop Street.

During the relocation activities, businesses along Malop Street are trading as usual🍲✅ .

The westbound traffic lane, some parking bays and the bike lane will be temporarily closed while work is taking place in the immediate area. Bollards and traffic controllers will be onsite to help direct drivers, bike riders and pedestrians.

Keep an eye out for changed traffic conditions and allow an extra five minutes for your journey 🕒.

These works are preparing for construction 🚧on Block 3 of the Green Spine project along Malop Street between Yarra and Bellerine Streets in Geelong.

The Green Spine project 🍃 is being delivered as part of the $500 million , AusGov Infrastructure DEECA Barwon South West Regional Development Victoria