A report from the Minister for Planning has revealed strong potential to increase developable land near Bell Post Hill.
It comes after the City of Greater Geelong released the Standing Advisory Committee’s (SAC) Volume 1 report into the draft Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), following granting approval for publication.
The report also said the project could reduce infrastructure levies, offering a clear opportunity to improve development efficiency and affordability in the precinct.
The Creamery Road PSP was adopted in August 2024 and outlines plans for the proposed Creamery Road precinct located in the northeast of the Western Geelong Growth Area.
The proposed precinct spans 344.57 hectares with approximately 200 hectares being developable, providing space for more than 3500 dwellings.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said much of the recommended works were expected.
“City officers are now working closely with landowners, consultants, and the Department of Transport and Planning to implement the next stage of refinements,” he said.
“This process reinforces council’s commitment to enabling well-planned, cost-effective growth and maintaining open collaboration with the development industry.”
Council said it welcomed the SAC’s recommendations, which include refining drainage and transport networks, reviewing open space provisions and strengthening the strategic basis for infrastructure items.
The DCP levy has been reduced from $1.59m per hectare when the Creamery Road PSP was first adopted to $1.2m per hectare before the SAC’s report. The final figure is yet to be determined, but further reductions are anticipated.
City Planning portfolio chair Andrew Katos said a second volume of the SAC’s report will be released.
“The City will continue to update stakeholders as timelines are confirmed,” Cr Katos said.
“We are working closely with the key developer to progress the Creamery Road PSP technical work.”
