Geelong’s Bellarine Peninsula Expansion Continues with Curlewis Rezoning for 2,000 Homes
A major rezoning on the Bellarine Peninsula has been approved, paving the way for approximately 2,000 new homes in the Curlewis growth area. The approval of the second stage of the Jetty Road Urban Growth Area will facilitate the subdivision of 150 hectares of greenfield land, a significant step in the region’s expansion.
This move, which follows the delivery of 1,700 lots in stage one, is backed by major developers including SOHO Living, Stockland, and APD Projects. Stockland’s prior $60 million investment in a 26-hectare parcel within the area underscores the high level of confidence in the project’s viability. The City of Greater Geelong anticipates a diverse mix of housing, including traditional lots, townhouses, and retirement living options.
The development is a key component of the Victorian Government’s long-term strategy to accommodate significant population growth in Greater Geelong, which targets 51,100 new greenfield dwellings by 2050. The project also includes planned infrastructure upgrades and the incorporation of public open space, connecting the new community to the foreshore and the Bellarine Rail Trail.
For property professionals, this rezoning creates a substantial, multi-year pipeline of opportunity. Its success will be a key indicator of the market’s capacity to deliver large-scale regional housing projects amid current economic conditions.
This article is based on a report from www.realestate.com.au titled “Rezoning paves way for 2000 new homes in Curlewis growth area”. You can find the original article here: https://www.realestate.com.au/news/rezoning-paves-way-for-2000-new-homes-in-curlewis-growth-area/
Given the projected population boom, how can we ensure sustainable infrastructure development (e.g., water, energy, transportation, schools, healthcare) that meets the long-term needs of the expanded Curlewis community while preserving its environmental assets and unique character?
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