Tag: planning
Dream home nightmare as couple battles run-off hell
By NOEL MURPHY
“THIS was meant to be our dream home,” says Sophie Gizycki, frustrated at her fight over water run-off she claims is ruining...
How many plans does it take to run a region?
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
HOW MANY plans does it take to run a region?
Quite a few if Committee for Geelong's pitch for state election commitments...
Spring Creek plans to cost land owners
By NOEL MURPHY
SPRING Creek land owners will have to carry some $300,000 in costs for site studies before its controversial development can go ahead.
Surf...
City Hall promises to cut red tape
By NOEL MURPHY
RED TAPE is being overhauled in a bid to drive new investment in Geelong, says City Hall.
The City handles some 1600 applications...
Call to halt high-rises
By NOEL MURPHY
CITY Hall’s controversial high-rise rezoning plans should be stopped in their tracks and the council’s legal war chest used to re-start the...
Surf Coast ‘disappointed’ as Guy opens Spring Creek to developers
TORQUAY’S Spring Creek will be opened to developers following State Government’s approval of the controversial C66 planning scheme rezoning.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy said the...
Languishing city sites set for redevelopment
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
CREATION of a medical precinct, business hubs, residential developments and office space are among potential uses for up to 10 council-owned...
Redevelopment plans line up for city centre
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN AND PAUL MILLAR
CITY Hall is considering 28 planning permit applications for central Geelong, councillor Michelle Heagney has revealed.
The increased number...
Respect through ‘many hands’
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) has been recognised for helping prevent violence against women.
WHWBSW received an award at the...
