Port of excellence
Geelong will become Victoria’s “centre for maritime excellence” according to state government, which this week announced it would establish a new statewide ports body in the city.
Ports Victoria will bring together Victorian Regional Channels Authority and Victorian Ports Corporation to lead the strategic management of Victorian commercial ports and waterways.
The new organisation will begin operating out of Geelong on July 1.
Battery powered
Renewable energy corporation Neoen has completed financing for a planned battery, set to be the largest in Australia, near Geelong.
The project will be funded by a combination of equity provided by Neoen and a $160 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation on behalf of federal government.
Our house
Work to redevelop Osborne House, built in 1858, is progressing with council planning to open the project to expressions of interest next month.
Plans to develop and restore the historic North Geelong property must keep it in public hands, consider a mix of community, public and commercial uses, and value its heritage, according to council.
