Plenary Conventions consortium secures $449M PPP to deliver Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

Plenary Group, through its Plenary Conventions consortium, secured a $449 million public-private partnership (PPP) to deliver the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, a 1,000-seat theatre and event hub in Geelong, Australia. The project, valued at $676 million as part of the Geelong City Deal, includes an adjacent 200-room Crowne Plaza Geelong hotel, which opened in January 2026. Construction created over 1,400 jobs, trained 250 apprentices, and engaged 440+ local subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. The convention centre will host 50+ conferences annually, driving tourism and economic growth in the region. Plenary Group also invested an additional $130 million in the Crowne Plaza, doubling its commitment to $260 million for future commercial spaces in the precinct.

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Victorian Government

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Woods Bagot

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BGIS

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City of Greater Geelong

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Australian Government

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The Australian Government invests in infrastructure projects across various sectors to support economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Its investment strategy focuses on projects that enhance productivity, connectivity, and sustainability.

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Plenary Group

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Plenary Group is an infrastructure investor, developer, and manager focused on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concessions. They invest in and manage infrastructure projects across various sectors, including transport, social infrastructure, and utilities.

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Built

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