Malop Street Lab
2015-2016
The Malop Street Lab project was a temporary activation during the 2015-2016 summer period to test how people responded to the councils ‘City In A Park’ vision. The Malop street project added street furnituture, grass, trees and plants to Malop Street between Moorabool and Yarra Street.
The Laneway Project
2017
This project, which was part of the Laneways Action Plan, was the first step in turning the area of Little Malop Street between Gheringhap and Moorabool streets into a pedestrian-friendly destination. The road width was reduced and it was styled to become more of an al-fresco dining area. They added extra street trees, street art opportunities and improved lighting.
Johnstone Park Raingarden
Gheringhap Street Drain
2019
In early 2019, work started on Gheringhap Street Drain upgrade. The project involved the construction of a 450m stormwater drain along Gheringhap Street into Corio Bay.
The project was completed by December, 2019.
Little Malop Street Mall Activation
In September 2019, the council approved of minor works to improve safety in the area.
Dennys Place Passage
2021-2023
Dennys Place passage is a walkthrough that connects Dennys Place with Malop Street. The building at 28 Malop Street was partially demolished and then refurbished to create the walkway.
Green Spine
Ongoing
Creative Geelong
Ongoing
The Creative Geelong Makers Hub is a shared collection of spaces located on the ground floor of the Centrepoint Arcade – right in the heart of Geelong. We’ve documented the changes that the arcade has undergone, as well as the displays and events that have taken place.
Renew Geelong
Renew Geelong is an initiative by Renew Australia to activate vacant spaces in Central Geelong through incubating short-term uses by creative enterprises and independent local initiatives on a rent-free basis via a 30-day rolling license.
The project has now ceased.