The former Barwon Water depot located at Lonsdale Street South Geelong is no longer being used for our operations.
At this stage, Barwon Water does not have a defined plan for the 1.2ha site.
The land is intended to be rezoned to Mixed Use Zone in line with the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF). Any future plans for the Barwon Water site will be aligned with circular economy principles, the UDF, the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme and state government policy, which seek to maximise social, economic and environmental value from infrastructure investment.
What is currently happening with the site?
Our former depot site was used as a temporary carpark for train commuters. The station upgrade works were completed in 2024, and the temporary car park has been removed.
In the short term, we plan to use the site to support our sewer relining project on Carr Street (Amphlett Way). When the sewer relining project is complete later in 2025, we will look for opportunities to temporarily activate or beautify parts of the site that are not proposed to be re-developed immediately.
City of Greater Geelong’s South Geelong Urban Design Framework
The City of Greater Geelong Council adopted the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF), which includes the former Barwon Water depot site, in September 2022.
The UDF is part of the Council’s strategic planning work that aims to increase the density and diversity of housing, improve pedestrian and cycling links, and facilitate vibrant public spaces around greater Geelong's train station precincts. It outlines design principles that will inform key development areas, such as the South Geelong Train Station and Moorabool Street areas.
Planning Scheme Amendment C432 - South Geelong Urban Design Framework
A planning scheme amendment has been prepared by the City of Greater Geelong to introduce the South Geelong UDF into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The proposed planning scheme amendment includes the rezoning of the former Barwon Water depot site.
Learn more: Planning Scheme Amendment
