Nyaal Banyul Reaches New Heights As Construction Continues In Geelong
20/12/2024The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct is making its mark on the Geelong skyline, as the Crowne Plaza hotel reaches the highest point of construction this week.
The precinct’s highest point is the top of a new 200-room Crowne Plaza hotel, which represents one of Geelong’s most significant private sector tourism investments.
It will be Geelong’s biggest hotel and is being developed and funded by Plenary Group, with IHG Hotels & Resorts set to operate it as part of the Nyaal Banyul precinct partnership.
The hotel, which will offer stunning views of Corio Bay, will revitalise Geelong’s waterfront, along with Nyaal Banyul’s 2 exhibition spaces, food retail spaces, and public plaza – all located within the precinct.
The precinct, which is due for completion in 2026, will boost visitation to Geelong and support hundreds of ongoing jobs.
Once the precinct is open, Plenary Hall will be able to host 1,000 people – drawing major national and international events to Geelong.
Nyaal Banyul will also have a multifunction exhibition space, food retail spaces and a public plaza.
The project is also supporting local jobs throughout construction, including Geelong priority jobseekers who are working in a range of apprenticeship skillsets, and is providing more opportunities for women in construction.
The Nyaal Banyul GCEC Early Engagement Social Procurement (GEESP) program is also offering training and qualification opportunities through delivery of over 45,000 employment hours to local priority jobseekers who have experienced barriers to employment.
Nyaal Banyul is being delivered as a precinct partnership through the Geelong City Deal.