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From Geelong Council seeks to block Coles supermarket site to protect wetlands

How could the blocked Coles site affect Deakin University's development plans?

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The blocked Coles site may reduce Deakin University's development land The City of Greater Geelong's decision to rezone the Point Lonsdale site to protect Ramsar-listed wetlands prevents the construction of the Coles supermarket. This action removes a parcel of land that could have been used for commercial development. Since Deakin University partners with the City of Greater Geelong on precinct development, the loss of this developable land could constrain the council's ability to deliver future large-scale projects, potentially impacting the scope or timeline of their partnership.

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  • The City of Greater Geelong applied to rezone a parcel of land near Point Lonsdale to block commercial development.abc.net.au
  • The site is surrounded by Ramsar-listed wetlands and is home to migratory birds that fly from Siberia every year.abc.net.au

Why it matters

For Deakin University, the partnership with the City of Greater Geelong on precinct development is a key element of its regional strategy. The ability of the council to deliver large-scale, planned developments is crucial for the success and expansion of these partnerships, which often involve significant land use and infrastructure planning.

This situation highlights the tension between urban economic growth and environmental protection in regional Australian cities. The council's action prioritizes the preservation of fragile ecosystems over immediate commercial gain, setting a precedent for how future land use decisions will be made in the area.

What we don't know yet

  • How many other developable sites does the City of Greater Geelong have available for precinct development?
  • What is the specific scope of the precinct development partnership between Deakin University and the City of Greater Geelong?

What would change this answer

The Victorian government approves the rezoning amendment quicklyThe land is permanently removed from the commercial development pool, making the negative impact on future development more certain.
The City of Greater Geelong identifies alternative, large-scale land parcels for developmentThe loss of the Point Lonsdale site may be mitigated, reducing the negative impact on the Deakin University partnership.

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