Landfill revegetation plans
Locals can now comment on the South Geelong Landfill Landscape Plan to revegetate the 158-hectare former tip between the Geelong Racecourse and the Barwon River.
The draft landscape plan applies to a 15-hectare portion the overall site, and includes a proposal to reshape the eastern embankment and develop stormwater capture and storage capacity.
Public submissions will open July 2 at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au.
Pool open year-round
Kardinia Aquatic Centre is set to open year-round from July 1, giving swimmers access to the heated 50-metre pool during winter months.
An allocation of $400,000 in council’s 2021-22 budget, adopted on Tuesday, has made the opening during the traditional off-season from May to September possible.
Anglesea heath burns
A series of planned burns is underway in Anglesea heath to help preserve its unique ecosystem and reduce bushfire risk for Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.
Smoke will be visible from north of Anglesea over the coming weeks, as Forest Fire Management Victoria conducts planned burns, the authority stated this week.
