STRATEGIES , INITIATIVES AND KEY STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES
1. Key Strategic Activities by Strategic Direction
Council delivers activities and initiatives under three strategic directions and ten priority outcomes. Each strategic
direction has a clearly defined objective, each of which is described below.
A number of key strategies and master plans have been developed by Council to assist in achieving these
objectives. Based on these strategies, Council has identified a series of key actions that will be undertaken for
the 2012-2013 year.
The following table shows by strategic direction, the strategies developed and the key strategic activities that
Council plans to undertake and how we will measure our success.
Objective
Outcome
How the Activities &
Initiatives Contribute
to the Corporate
Objectives
Strategies
Key Strategic Activities
- Action
Key Strategic Activities
- Measures
Undertake the
upgrade to
playground and
amenities at Pettit
Park.
The Pettit Park
playground upgrade is
completed by 30 June
2013.
Commence
construction on the
Ocean Grove
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Construction has
commenced on the
Ocean Grove
Integrated Children’s
Centre during
2012-2013
Strategic Directions
Community Wellbeing
To improve the health
and quality of life of all
residents of Greater
Geelong.
Improved healthy
eating and physical
activity.
Contribute to health
and well-being for all
age groups.
Geelong Health and
Wellbeing Plan.
Playground Upgrade
Strategy
Play Strategy
Increased lifelong
learning and literacy.
Support learning at all
stages of life.
Geelong Health and
Wellbeing Plan.
Municipal Early Years
Plan
Liveable
neighbourhoods.
Create places with
easy access to
community amenities.
Multicultural Action
Plan
Continue the
implementation of the
Multicultural Action
Plan and Policy
development.
The implementation of
the Multicultural
Action Plan continues
in 2012-2013 and the
Multicultural Policy is
developed
Plan and develop the
National Transport
and Logistics
Precinct.
Strengthen key
existing logistics
assets encourage
new assets that
compliment these.
Geelong Ring Road
Employment Precinct
Framework Plan.
Freight and logistics
Freight and logistics
gateway project has
commenced in
2012-2013.
Development of the
Cosmopolitan Heart.
Capitalise and
embrace the natural
and built assets of
Central Geelong and
Waterfront.
Geelong Cultural
Precinct Master Plan
Geelong Library and
Heritage Centre detail
design and quantity
surveying.
Detailed design and
quantity surveying for
the Geelong Library
and Heritage Centre
is completed by 30
June 2013.
Managed Growth.
Generate
employment,
sustainable
development
practices and improve
community wellbeing.
Armstrong Creek
Urban Growth Plan.
Armstrong Creek
planning and
infrastructure
implementation.
Armstrong Creek
planning and
infrastructure
continuation in
2012-2013.
Growing the Economy
Securing Geelong’s
economic future.
Gateway project has
commenced.
Economic
Development Strategy
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Objective
Outcome
How the Activities &
Initiatives Contribute
to the Corporate
Objectives
Strategies
Key Strategic Activities
- Action
Key Strategic Activities
- Measures
Greater Geelong
Cycle Strategy
implementation
Implement actions
associated with the
Greater Geelong
Cycle Strategy during
2012-2013
Greenhouse
Reduction Local
Action Plan
Implementation
Continue the
implementation of the
Greenhouse
Reduction Local
Action Plan in
2012-2013
Climate Change
Adaptation Strategy
implementation
Implement actions
from the Climate
Change Adaptation
Strategy during
2012-2013.
Commence Clifton
Springs coastal
erosion mitigation
works.
Clifton Springs
coastal erosion
mitigation works have
commenced in
2012-2013.
Strategic Directions
Sustainable Built and Natural Environment
The City of Greater
Geelong leads the
community in
sustainable planning
and environmental
action.
Increased use of
public and active
transport.
Encourage a variety
of transport modes,
urban designs and
transport support
programs.
Greater Geelong
Cycling Strategy
A reduction in the
organisation’s
environmental
footprint.
Reduce the impact
the City of Greater
Geelong and our staff
have on our natural
environment.
Greenhouse
Reduction Strategy
The climate change
adaptation strategy is
established.
Ensure we have a
planned approach to
adapt to the impacts
of climate change.
Climate Change
Adaptation Strategy
Geelong Health and
Wellbeing Plan
Environment
Management Strategy
Environment
Management Strategy
Geelong Health and
Wellbeing Plan
Enhancement and
protection of natural
areas.
Enhance and protect
our natural habitat
areas, coastlines,
waterways and soil
within the region.
Clifton Springs
Coastal Management
Plan.
2. Financial Impacts of Activities and Initiatives
The Annual Budget converts the activities and initiatives identified in the plan into financial terms to ensure there
are sufficient resources for their achievement. Listed in Appendix 5 are Councils detailed financial commitments
to achieving the plan. The table below summarises Council expenditure by Arena.
2012-2013
Expenditure
$M
Arena
Community Wellbeing
32.26
Growing the Economy
13.28
Sustainable Built and Natural Environment
43.25
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