Walking through to central Geelong's restaurant and retail precinct is about to get easier with work to open up Denny's Place laneway now underway, thanks to the backing of all levels of government.
State Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, Federal Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson and City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher today marked the start of work that will create direct access between Malop Street and Little Malop Street.
The building at 28 Malop Street will be partially demolished. Once complete, Denny's Place will be well-lit with greenery, seating, and art to attract more people to central Geelong and support new and existing businesses.
Pedestrians will be able to walk directly from the business precinct to the hospitality precinct, increasing foot traffic and breathing new life to the city.
Geelong-based builder Rendine Constructions is set to complete the work by mid-late 2022.
The project has received $2.7 million from the State Government and another $1.35 million from the Geelong City Deal (GCD) - a $382 million, 10-year partnership between the Australian and Victorian governments, and the City of Greater Geelong.
The project also involves Revitalising Central Geelong - a Victorian Government and City of Greater Geelong partnership to give Geelong a vibrant city centre.
