The G21 Regional Growth Plan

The G21 region is growing.

There will be more people visiting, working and living in our region over the next 40 years. We have valuable assets on which to build a robust and resilient economy, and we can accommodate growth without destroying the region’s values or identity. The challenge is to evolve as a self-sustaining region that uses existing infrastructure and land more efficiently.

The G21 Regional Growth Plan (the Growth Plan) is one of eight plans being developed across the state to manage growth. The draft Growth Plan has been developed in partnership with the five G21–Geelong Region Alliance councils (Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Surf Coast, Queenscliffe and Greater Geelong), state government departments, Corangamite CMA, and the Committee for Geelong.

The purpose of the draft Growth Plan is to manage growth and land use pressures to 2050. It pulls together the strategic land use and growth planning already done across the region and sets out where future residential and employment growth will occur and the critical infrastructure required to support it.

The draft G21 Regional Growth Plan, which is based on extensive community and stakeholder input was available for comment from 3 April to 18 May 2012. We are now preparing the Final Growth Plan which will be informed by the feedback received during Stage 3.

It is anticipated that the Final Growth Plan will be handed over to each of the five G21 – Geelong Region Alliance Councils and the Minster for Planning in July 2012.

We encourage you to continue your interest in the project by registering with us.

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Update to the Housing Issue Paper

An update to the Housing Issue Paper has been made and can be downloaded from the stage 3 engagement library.

by RGP Administrator 12 Apr 2012, 2:35pm

Media Release - Regional growth blueprint to 2050 released for comment

The draft G21 Regional Growth Plan to be released for public comment tomorrow (3 April) is one of the most significant documents people of the region will need to consider for many years to come, G21 - Geelong Region Alliance CEO Elaine Carbines said today.

“This is a blueprint for our region’s future for the next 40 years during which the population will potentially grow to 500,000 people, which is about 200,000 more than today. It’s about physically shaping key aspects of the region which we will ultimately hand over to our children,” Ms Carbines said.

“With many more people going to be living, working and visiting in the region we have to plan carefully for a self-sustaining region that uses existing infrastructure and land more efficiently.

“The draft plan identifies new areas of land for growth, likely to be required after 2030, and looks at what is needed by way of new housing, employment, services, public transport and roads to meet that growth.

by RGP Administrator 3 Apr 2012, 11:28am | Ic_comment 7 comments

Stage 3!.......Have your say and discuss draft G21 Regional Growth Plan.

The draft G21 Regional Growth Plan, which is based on extensive community input, is now ready for public comment. The public comment period will run from 3 April until 18 May.

The draft Growth Plan provides for a region of 500,000 people and beyond. It identifies new areas for growth that are likely to be required from 2030 and reinforces that growth is about new housing, employment, services and infrastructure. An efficient public transport system and road network is critical for the region to cater for this growth. The draft Growth Plan builds on the:

Geelong Region Plan
identified planned growth
region’s strategic assets
feedback received during Stage 2 Engagement

Your feedback is important!

We are inviting you to tell us what you like about the draft Growth Plan and how it could be improved. Complete Stage 3 survey and add your thoughts to the Stage 3 discussion forums.

by admin 1 Apr 2012, 6:09pm | Ic_comment 7 comments

Stage 2 Engagement is now complete

Stage 2 Engagement concluded Friday 16th December. The Shaping our Region online forum and surveys are now closed.

The Project Management Team would like to thank everyone who participated in our workshops, listening posts, online forums, surveys and quick polls. We have had conversations with several hundred people from a wide range of sectors within the G21 community.

Over the next month we will be consolidating all the feedback received. This will form part of an engagement report and will provide an important input to the development of a draft Regional Growth Plan.

We encourage you to continue your interest in the project and monitor project development on the project website g21regionalgrowthplan.com.au. It is anticipated the draft Regional Growth Plan will be available for comment in April 2012.

The Project Management Team

by RGP Administrator 19 Dec 2011, 2:57pm

Reminder - Forum and survey close 16th December 2011

There are only 2 days to go before the forum, survey and polls under Shaping our Future close. Anyone looking to contribute ideas and thoughts or send in a seperate submission is encouraged to do by the 16th December 2011.

by RGP Administrator 14 Dec 2011, 5:18pm

Take 5 minutes and complete our quick polls!

New quick polls! With 9 days remaining for feedback on the challenges, draft principles and scenarios for growth 5 quick polls have been added to the project website for those who are unable to spend time completing the survey. Help shape our region by completing the quick polls.

by admin 7 Dec 2011, 3:00pm

Regional Growth Plan - World café workshops and Listening Posts

The World Café workshop series have now been completed with five workshops held around the G21 region through November in Colac, Winchelsea, Central Geelong, Bannockburn and Belmont.

A diverse range of participants provided some fantastic feedback and insights on the draft challenges, principles and scenarios for growth. The Project Management Team thanks those who participated in the workshops for giving us their time and thoughts.

The various Listening Posts around the region have also provided opportunity for us to have a range of conversations with the community on the challenges, principles and scenarios for growth.

Unfortunately the Geelong Gala Day Listening Post was not held following cancellation of the event due to bad weather. There are still a number of Listening posts to be held around the region until the 11th December.

To find out more about the project and participate in the conversation at Shaping Our Region visit www.g21regionalgrowthplan.com.au

by RGP Administrator 24 Nov 2011, 6:56pm

MEDIA RELEASE - Get involved in shaping our region

Elaine Carbines, CEO of G21 – Geelong Region Alliance, is encouraging those who are interested in the future of the Geelong region to contribute towards the development of the G21 Regional Growth Plan.

"The Geelong region is growing at an impressive rate. Our population is expected to reach 500,000 by 2050, approximately 200,000 more people than today. We need to make sure that we manage this growth, and the challenges it brings, with the best interests of our region in mind. G21 is doing this through the development of the Regional Growth Plan," said Elaine Carbines, CEO of G21.

"We have already

by RGP Administrator 2 Nov 2011, 10:14am

Invitation to contribute to the G21 Regional Growth Plan

You can make a difference in the future of the Geelong region

The Regional Growth Plan provides a chance to explore how the region will grow and how we use the land and work together to create a regional community that reaches its potential and moves closer to our region's vision:

"The Geelong region is Australia's most desirable destination for living, visiting, working, and investing; it is renowned for its vibrant, cohesive community, exceptional environment and vigorous economy."

by RGP Administrator 25 Oct 2011, 3:16pm