Connections Park, Corio, Part Rezoning
As part of the preparation of the Corio Norlane Structure Plan back in 2011/12, Council officers in collaboration with community representatives and the Department of Education, worked on a plan for both the former Rosewall Primary School site and Connections Park.
The result was the completion of a concept plan. The concept plan represents the preferred redevelopment option for this site and includes the reallocation of land between the Greater Geelong City Council and the Department of Education. The concept plan is shown on the reverse side of this page.
Amendment C305 is the first step to implement the outcomes of this work.
What is the Corio Norlane Structure Plan?
The Corio Norlane Structure Plan sets a vision and strategic framework for land use and development in Corio and Norlane. The Structure Plan provides direction for key development sites – including the former Rosewall Primary School site – and identifies appropriate planning controls to achieve desired outcomes.
Has the Corio Norlane Structure Plan been adopted by Council?
Yes. The Structure Plan was adopted at an Ordinary Meeting of Council in July 2012. The Minister for Planning then approved a new policy about Corio Norlane in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
What is Amendment C305?
Amendment C305 is amending the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme to formally change the zone of a part of Connections Park from the Public Park and Recreation Zone to the General Residential Zone, as shown on the map below.
The amendment will also place a development control on the land being rezoned and the former Rosewall Primary School site. The control will ensure that any future development of the school site maximises surveillance of the park, neighbourhood house and abutting streets, as well as retaining public access to the park.
Does Amendment C305 change access to and useability of Connections Park?
No. The amendment will only rezone a small portion of Connections Park to a residential zone. The land to be rezoned will retain its reserve status and can still be accessed and used as normal.
What happens after the land is rezoned?
The rezoning will provide for the future reallocation of titles owned by the Greater Geelong City Council and the Department of Education through a formally arranged land exchange and planning permit application process.
The Department of Education land can then be offered for sale to the private market with improved residential development potential and the land acquired by Council can be used as part of the planned redevelopment of the Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre.
Can I make a submission to C305?
Yes. Submissions to Amendment C305 should be received by Monday 20 October 2014 and addressed to:
The Coordinator
Strategic Implementation
City of Greater Geelong
either by:
	•	post to - PO Box 104, GEELONG VIC 3220 or
	•	email to - strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 
Where can I go for more information?
The amendment is available for viewing at the following centres:
•	City of Greater Geelong 100 Brougham Street Geelong
•	City of Greater Geelong Rosewall Neighbourhood House
You can also go to the “Have Your Say” section of our website at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay or the Department of Planning’s website at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au   
For further assistance call us on 5272 4496 or email: strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 
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