Nyaal Banyul Facade nearing completion

The striking façade of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is nearing completion, marking a key step forward in the transformation of the city’s new waterfront precinct.

The façade, featuring 25,000 ceramic tiles and extensive glass glazing, was designed in collaboration with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) to reflect Geelong’s Western Beach cliffs which are of deep cultural and spiritual significance for Wadawurrung People.

Nyaal Banyul is the first convention centre in Australia designed from inception with local Traditional Owners.

The convention centre will also be one of the most sustainable in the Southern Hemisphere, with the façade’s insulation contributing to improved operational efficiency.

Driven by a zero-carbon strategy and now equipped with a 1,100-panel solar energy system, the venue will be powered entirely by renewable energy as it targets Climate Active Carbon Neutral and 5-star Green Star Buildings certifications.

The precinct includes a 1000-seat venue, two large exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, conference facilities, and flexible event spaces. It will also be home to retail spaces for food and beverage, a large public plaza and a 200-room hotel.

Work on the hotel’s façade is expected to be completed in mid-June.

Landscaping works and the interior fit-out are also in progress, with more than 500 tradespeople working onsite each day to install services and internal finishes.

The precinct is expected to be completed in 2026 boosting visitation to Geelong and supporting hundreds of ongoing jobs.

The precinct development is the centrepiece of the Geelong City Deal - a $676 million commitment between the Australian and Victorian governments and the City of Greater Geelong and is being delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the Plenary Conventions consortium comprising Plenary Group as sponsor and Built as head contractor.

Visit Geelong City Deal and precinct for more information.