Our history

The journey that initiated the G21 - Geelong Region Alliance started in late 2001. The City of Greater Geelong developed a concept to aid improved community wellbeing across multiple industries. Yet for the idea to come to life it needed multi-regional expansion and support. As the idea grew, the mayors and chief executive officers of neighbouring municipalities, Golden Plains, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast and Colac Otway Shire, as well as the state government and community and business leaders met to discuss the benefits of a collaborative regional approach.

Produced in 2004, this video looks at the establishment of G21 - Geelong Region Alliance and the history of the organisation's planning and projects.  

2002

• Sixty community and business leaders from across the wider G21 region attend a consultation forum to ascertain the level of support for a regional approach to planning.
• Terms-of-Reference, principles, success factors and a project plan are developed.
• The creation of a "Foundation Document" based on nine themes or "Pillars" is agreed upon.
• State government support of the concept and funding of $150,000 is announced.
• Leadership Group Meetings are convened to guide the delivery of the "G21 Strategic Regional Plan".

2003

• The "Geelong Region Strategic Plan" is delivered and launched at Geelong’s Deakin University Waterfront, by Minister John Brumby.

View the Geelong Region Strategy Plan (2003)

2004

• The G21 Leadership Group endorses the G21 Constitution, Board Charter and establishment process.
• Pillar and Working Groups collaborate to deliver projects identified in the G21 Region Strategic Plan.

2005

• G21 Geelong Region Alliance Ltd is formed as a company. The first Board of Directors is established with David Morgan elected as the inaugural Independent Chair of G21. 
• 21 of the 24 projects identified in the G21 Region Strategic Plan are delivered, or significantly advanced.

View the 2004/05 G21 Annual Review

2006

• Research and consultation for a regional sustainable growth strategy begins.

View the 2005/06 G21 Annual Review

2007

• Premier Brumby launches the G21 Geelong Region Plan.

2008

• Andrew Scott takes over the reigns from Rob McHenry as CEO of G21. 
• Continuous improvement process implemented.

2009

• 2009-10 Priority Projects identified.
• G21 Community Health & Wellbeing Profile 2009 launched
• G21 Health & Wellbeing Strategic Plan 2009 – 2012 launched

2010

• Elaine Carbines commences as the CEO of G21 – Geelong Region Alliance
• G21 undertakes major campaigns to secure funding  for Priority Projects in the State and Federal elections commitments
• Several G21 Priority Projects are funded including the Regional Land Use Plan, Princes Highway West, and the Victorian BioScience Education Centre
• G21 commences the research and development of the G21 Regional Land Use Plan.

2011

• Several G21 Priority Projects are funded in the state and federal budgets, including the Stage 2 Skilled Stadium redevelopment, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and Princes Highway West
• Partial funding commitments made towards other G21 Priority Projects, including important infrastructure at Armstrong Creek and Apollo Bay, with business case funding provided for the Geelong: Cruise Ship Destination project.
• Launch of the inaugural 'Our Place' magazine, published in partnership with the Geelong Advertiser
• Early Years Report – ‘Growing Up in G21’ launched
• 'Geelong's Active in Parks' program launched

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