Future Geelong 2024: Redefined survey

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Opportunity and community.

Business and political leaders across the region regularly referenced those words when asked to describe what Geelong stood for.

“Geelong will continue to be a place of innovation and creativity and a place that provides opportunity,” Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said.

The responses from more than two dozen leaders stem from a survey that forms part of this year’s Future Geelong program.

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This year’s theme of Geelong redefined represents the pivotal juncture the city finds itself at and we want the community to have their say what the region should aspire to be.

People are also asked what differentiates Geelong from other regional cities.

“Unlike many regional cities, Geelong successfully navigated the decline of traditional industries by embracing advanced manufacturing and technology,” Viva Energy’s Dale Cooper said.

“Its commitment to cultivating a skilled workforce, fostering collaborations between the academic world and industry, and leveraging existing infrastructure positions Geelong as a dynamic hub for innovation.”

Hanwha Defence Australia managing director Richard Cho said Geelong has several unique features that differentiate it from other regional hubs.

“Its proximity to Melbourne allows residents to enjoy both urban and regional benefits,” he said.

Local KPMG boss Paul Robson the region should hone in on smart sustainable growth that leads to shared prosperity for everyone.

“Geelong is unique among Australia’s regional cities because it has a diverse group of industries driving sustained business growth,” he said.

“The region also offers a great lifestyle, an amazing natural environment, world-class education and fantastic infrastructure with road, rail, international airport and seaport.”

Acting WorkSafe chief executive Joe Calafiore said from Geelong’s earliest days through the post-war industrial boom and recent transition to a knowledge and service economy, it is its people that make the place.

“So Geelong should stand for its people – their potential, their aspirations and their prosperity,” he said.

Originally published as Future Geelong 2024: Redefined survey