Truck Wash To Close For Saleyards Redevelopment
The truck wash at the former Geelong Saleyards is set to close in late September after a three-month public notice period, following a Council resolution at its meeting on Tuesday 27 May.
The truck wash runs at a loss of $228,411 per year and usage has declined by 73 per cent over the past 12 months.
The closure of the facility is also an important step for the planned redevelopment of the former saleyards site.
Council resolved to close the saleyards in August 2017, and in June 2020 adopted the Geelong Saleyards Precinct Plan, rezoning the 4.3-hectare site to Comprehensive Development Zone 4 (CDZ4).
The rezoning allows for the integrated planning, development and subdivision of the land, primarily for higher density housing.
The precinct plan outlines steps to create a high amenity, walkable residential environment with high-quality public spaces, community facilities and a limited range of commercial uses.
It aims to ensure a diversity of housing types – including social and affordable housing – and encourage best practice environmentally sustainable design and stormwater management.
In support of the proposed redevelopment, Council also voted to give public notice and undertake community engagement of its intent to sell the former saleyards.
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