Geelong rezoning to reform residential zones: Matthew Guy

A substantial rezoning and fast tracking of applications has been occurring in Geelong, according to Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy.

Announcing the fast tracking of “job-creating major projects” in Geelong, Guy noted that there would be a number of substantial changes in the area.

These included approving the Armstrong Creek Town Centre structure plan, rezoning the Lovely Banks future growth area to an Urban Growth Zone and the final implementation of reformed residential zones across Geelong.

The Fyansford residential and commercial development has been streamlined, approval given to the Winchelsea-Colac Princes Highway duplication, a sustainable farms agribusiness project at Lara and a retail and logistics precinct at Avalon Airport.

The industrial precincts, including the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct, will also see fast tracked planning approvals.

“We will put in place fast-tracked approvals for manufacturing, warehousing and logistics projects by July 2015. With this new reform, Geelong’s industrial precincts will be the most attractive in the state for job-generating investment,” Guy said.

“This reform will boost the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct as an ideal location for investment.”

The residential zone implementation are looking to both protect neighbourhood character and stimulate the construction industry with new infill projects “where appropriate”.