Delivery of a new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre has moved a step closer this week with the unveiling of proposed designs, and the appointment of a project consortium to deliver the $300M project.
Plenary Conventions will lead the project to transform a 1.6 hectare waterfront car parking site into a world-class precinct, with a 1,000 seat venue, exhibition spaces, meetings rooms and conference facilities.
There will also be a 200 room Crowne Plaza hotel and a large public plaza, with completion targeted for 2026.
The government predicts the creation of 600 jobs during construction, with 270 ongoing jobs once complete.
The project is funded by the Victorian Government ($260M), the Australian Government ($30M) and Greater Geelong City Council ($3M).