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Southwick Pledges $800K for Geelong Infrastructure and Market Square Study

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What happened

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David Southwick pledged $800,000 for a project to move Geelong’s bus interchange out of the CBD and run shuttle buses across the city center, conditional on the Coalition winning the November election. He also promised funding to the City of Greater Geelong to create a business case for Market Square, noting the center is currently underoccupied and dilapidated.

From krock.com.au

Why it matters

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The pledges relate to significant urban infrastructure changes and the potential redevelopment of a major vacant commercial site in Geelong. This includes discussions about compulsory acquisition to facilitate mixed-use development, which Mayor Stretch Kontelj supported if it led to redevelopment.

From krock.com.au

Who's involved

  • David SouthwickAnnounced the funding pledges and infrastructure plans for Geelong.
  • City of Greater GeelongWill receive funding to develop a business case for Market Square.
  • GeelongThe city where the infrastructure and redevelopment projects are planned.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • City of Greater GeelongSpeculative

    The City of Greater Geelong could see changes in municipal costs or revenue related to the Market Square redevelopment.

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