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The development would also “screen future residential uses from adverse impacts of Colac Road”, planning documents state, with plans also indicating high-density housing is proposed behind the proposed development towards Waurn Ponds Creek.<\/p>\n
Economic modelling provided as part of the application predicts the project would deliver a combined $9.4 million in sales yearly once operational in 2024.<\/p>\n
It would also create 144 direct jobs, including 73 during construction and 71 ongoing, which would mainly benefit young workers aged 15-24. Multiplier effects relating to supply chains, ancillary businesses and wage spend is modelled to create a further 184 jobs.<\/p>\n
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Provision of childcare places is also a key selling point of the proposal, with reports indicating the surrounding area is 591 full-time places short of requirement for its population, which is projected to be 595 places by 2026 when other approved projects are operational.<\/p>\n
The proposed childcare centre, to be run by Imagine Childcare, would have room for 120 children.<\/p>\n
Applicants argue the plan will match the nearby amenity and character of the Waurn Ponds precinct while providing commercial uses of benefit to the local community.<\/p>\n
The City of Greater Geelong is advertising plans, with public comment open until January 7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BIG-NAME fast food outlets, a service station, childcare centre and a gym would all open in the Waurn Ponds shopping precinct under a proposed $14.4 million development. Taco Bell and Starbucks stores, a new KFC outlet, Night Owl Fuel and the childcare and gym facilities are proposed to make up the six-lot development known as […]<\/p>\n