Update shows city’s Action Plan nearly complete

A QUARTERLY update from the City of Greater Geelong has revealed it is on track to deliver 96 per cent of the actions listed in its 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.

Its recent September quarterly report showed a total of 56 of 58 actions were close to completion.These include partnering with Geelong Food Relief to address food insecurity, developing its LGBTQIA+ Action Plan, exploring future safe cycling routes and delivering tree planting programs.

Of the remaining two actions, a review of the draft Early Years Infrastructure Plan is on hold pending further state government consultation, while the Armstrong Creek Community Garden is not proceeding following community group consultation.

The quarterly reports track the city’s performance against its Our Community Plan 2021-25, a key strategic document determining areas of focus and outcomes to make Greater Geelong “a clever and creative city-region.”

The city presently has four strategic directions: a healthy and inclusive community, sustainable growth and environment, a strong local economy, and a high-performing council and organisation.

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the report showed significant progress towards the planned actions for the year ahead.

“As we move through the 2024-25 year, there are many actions underway that make our city-region a more clever and creative place.

“I would encourage Greater Geelong residents to learn more about our progress and priorities via the council’s website.”