Geelong residents, city workers, commuters and visitors are encouraged to have their say on the Draft Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley Streetscape Masterplan.
The City of Greater Geelong Council will take feedback on Tuesday, January 16, from 10am to noon and 4.30pm to 6pm at the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct at 137-149 Mercer Street.
Councillor Peter Murrihy said the masterplan considered pedestrian improvements, greening intersection upgrades, seating, art, cycling and accessibility from previous community engagements.
“We want to progressively improve these streets, so that they are more appealing and user-friendly for all users,” he said.
“Key themes included a desire for footpath improvements, better street lighting, and more trees, landscaping, bins, outdoor dining, public seating and historical information.”
Cr Eddy Kontelj said he hoped to hear from the community on how the Gheringhap, Mercer, and Bayley streets can be more welcoming, and that feedback was a vital part of the plan.
“The City will analyse and take into account all the responses as the master plan is finalised,” he said.
“It is so important that the community provide open and honest feedback, because these potential changes will have a significant impact on the future look and functionality of this area of Geelong.”
The draft masterplan looks to make the Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley streets more inviting, accessible and green with support from the Victorian Government and developers.
People can stay updated on the project’s progress by hitting the ‘follow’ button at the top left of the council’s Have Your Say page.
To register attendance for the January 16 feedback session, visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/MGSM or on the council’s online survey by January 23 by 5pm.
