Amendment C468 - South-West Geelong Investigation Area (SWGIA)

The amendment implements the recommendations of the South-West Geelong Employment Land Review, April 2023 by making changes to the planning scheme to identify the South-West Geelong Investigation Area (SWGIA).

The amendment identifies the South-West Geelong Investigation Area (SWGIA) as a site for future investigation by introducing strategic directions and relevant policy changes in accordance with the recommendations of the South-West Employment Land Review (HillPDA, 2023). It is also proposed to include the Review as a background document.

It does this by identifying the SWGIA within the Municipal Planning Strategy; by updating or adding relevant local policy to guide further work required to determine extent of employment and potential ancillary residential or tourism uses; and by updating the incorporated document Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan Framework Plan, November 2008 (updated September 2012 and June 2015) to reclassify the Western Industrial Precinct as an area of further investigation within the SWGIA. It makes associated changes to relevant planning scheme ordinance.

The decision to prepare and exhibit the Amendment was made by Council at its Meeting on 12 December 2023. The minutes from the meeting can be viewed under supporting documents.

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