DIVERSE ECONOMY Geelong offers abundant choice when it comes to accommodating development. Central Geelong, located on the shores of Corio Bay, Geelong has a diverse and robust economy. is the driving retail and city’s central business district, During recent years economic base has commercial activity. It also delivers a strong social, Geelong’s mirrored global trends. We have responded to the residential and cultural centre catering to workers, economic challenges to ensure Geelong has a vibrant residents, students, visitors and events. and sustainable future, which builds on our competitive sets out the Victorian Revitalising Central Geelong advantages and embraces new opportunities. action plan to deliver a city centre that will Government’s We have diverse expertise and capabilities in fields such attract new jobs and sustainable growth. as innovation and research, health and allied services Major investments such as the new WorkSafe and National (social insurance), education, advanced manufacturing, Disability Insurance Agency headquarters, Deakin the visitor economy, creative and entrepreneurial University student accommodation, Barwon Water industries, information and communications technology headquarters, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and agribusiness. and Geelong Performing Arts Centre/Geelong Gallery are leading the transformation of Central Geelong’s infrastructure, which will help to create a more vibrant, +15,000 edgy, connected and contemporary city centre, reflecting the growing status of second largest city. Victoria’s NEW JOBS IN GREATER GEELONG 2011 2016 BETWEEN AND Lisa Line CHIEF EXECUTIVE GROWTH OF 3.7%P.A. OUTSTRIPPING POPULATION OFFICER THE GORDON TAFE GROWTH is to drive the workforce of the future by “Our role working with Geelong businesses and our community Source: ABS, 2016 Census of Population and Housing. to deliver specialised and tailored training and education services that are responsive to meet local ROOM TO needs. We welcome the opportunity to support the social insurance ACCOMMODATE sector.” DEVELOPMENT 9
DIVERSE ECONOMY Geelong has a diverse and robust economy. During recent years Geelong’s economic base has mirrored global trends. We have responded to the economic challenges to ensure Geelong has a vibrant and sustainable future, which builds on our competitive advantages and embraces new opportunities. We have diverse expertise and capabilities in fields such as innovation and research, health and allied services (social insurance), education, advanced manufacturing, the visitor economy, creative and entrepreneurial industries, information and communications technology and agribusiness. +15,000 NEW JOBS IN GREATER GEELONG BETWEEN 2011 AND 2016 GROWTH OF 3.7%P.A. OUTSTRIPPING POPULATION GROWTH Source: ABS, 2016 Census of Population and Housing. ROOM TO ACCOMMODATE DEVELOPMENT Geelong offers abundant choice when it comes to accommodating development. Central Geelong, located on the shores of Corio Bay, is the city’s central business district, driving retail and commercial activity. It also delivers a strong social, residential and cultural centre catering to workers, residents, students, visitors and events. Revitalising Central Geelong sets out the Victorian Government’s action plan to deliver a city centre that will attract new jobs and sustainable growth. Major investments such as the new WorkSafe and National Disability Insurance Agency headquarters, Deakin University student accommodation, Barwon Water headquarters, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and Geelong Performing Arts Centre/Geelong Gallery are leading the transformation of Central Geelong’s infrastructure, which will help to create a more vibrant, edgy, connected and contemporary city centre, reflecting the growing status of Victoria’s second largest city. Lisa Line CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THE GORDON TAFE “Our role is to drive the workforce of the future by working with Geelong businesses and our community to deliver specialised and tailored training and education services that are responsive to meet local needs. We welcome the opportunity to support the social insurance sector.” 9
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