Avalon, Victoria
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Avalon is a locality situated north east of Geelong, Victoria
. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geelong
and its Ward is Windermere. It is located on the northern shore of Corio Bay
to the southwest of the state's capital city of Melbourne
.
, which is the new home base of the budget domestic airline
Jetstar Airways
and the site of the biennial Avalon International Airshow
, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Although located on the outskirts of Geelong, the airport effectively operates as a second airport for the much larger city of Melbourne.
In 2005 businessman Lindsay Fox
launched plans to attract Australia's first Disneyland theme park to the area. A Direct Factory Outlets shopping centre has also been proposed for the area.
Avalon Raceway
(also known as Avalon Speedway) is a dirt track racing venue located in the area.
In 2010 the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport
was granted funding for a feasibility study to build a world class motorsport
s facility in the area, with the $200 million race circuit intended to become the home of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
after the contract to host the race at Albert Park expires in 2015.
When established in 2004 Jetstar Airways
has its headquarters on the grounds of Avalon Airport
in Avalon, but has since relocated to the Melbourne CBD.
Major industry in the area includes a factory producing concrete railway sleepers
, and the Cheetham Saltworks.
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geelong
City of Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia.It is located in the western part of the state, south-west of Melbourne. It has an area of 1,240 square kilometres. In 2006 it had a population of 191,000...
and its Ward is Windermere. It is located on the northern shore of Corio Bay
Corio Bay
Corio Bay is one of numerous bays in the southwest corner of Australia's Port Phillip, and is the bay on which abuts the City of Geelong. The nearby suburb of Corio takes its name from Corio Bay.-Name:...
to the southwest of the state's capital city of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
.
Economy
Avalon is notable for Avalon AirportAvalon Airport
Avalon Airport is the second busiest of the four airports serving Melbourne and is located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia, which is north-east of the city of Geelong and to the south-west of the state's capital city of Melbourne....
, which is the new home base of the budget domestic airline
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. It is a subsidiary of Qantas, created in response to the threat posed by low-cost airline Virgin Blue...
and the site of the biennial Avalon International Airshow
Australian International Airshow
The Australian International Airshow, also called the Avalon Airshow, is a large air show held biennially at Avalon Airport, between Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria. It regularly features planes from the Royal Australian Air Force, United States Navy and the United States Air Force...
, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Although located on the outskirts of Geelong, the airport effectively operates as a second airport for the much larger city of Melbourne.
In 2005 businessman Lindsay Fox
Lindsay Fox
Lindsay Edward Fox AC is an Australian businessman. As of 2009, he was the 10th richest person in Australia, with a net worth of around 1.5 billion . He is best known as the founder and chairman of his family-owned trucking and logistics company, Linfox.- Early life :Lindsay Fox was brought up in...
launched plans to attract Australia's first Disneyland theme park to the area. A Direct Factory Outlets shopping centre has also been proposed for the area.
Avalon Raceway
Avalon Raceway
Avalon Raceway is a Dirt track racing venue located in Lara, Victoria, Australia. The track is based a Clay Sand Mix, is oval shaped and is 390m in length.-History:...
(also known as Avalon Speedway) is a dirt track racing venue located in the area.
In 2010 the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport
Confederation of Australian Motor Sport
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport , has been the governing body of Australian motorsport since 1953. It is affiliated with the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile ....
was granted funding for a feasibility study to build a world class motorsport
Motorsport
Motorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
s facility in the area, with the $200 million race circuit intended to become the home of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is a motor race held annually and is held to be the pinnacle of motor racing in Australia. The Grand Prix is the oldest surviving motor racing competition held in Australia having been held 76 times since it was first run at Phillip Island in 1928. Since 1985 the race has...
after the contract to host the race at Albert Park expires in 2015.
When established in 2004 Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. It is a subsidiary of Qantas, created in response to the threat posed by low-cost airline Virgin Blue...
has its headquarters on the grounds of Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport is the second busiest of the four airports serving Melbourne and is located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia, which is north-east of the city of Geelong and to the south-west of the state's capital city of Melbourne....
in Avalon, but has since relocated to the Melbourne CBD.
Major industry in the area includes a factory producing concrete railway sleepers
Railroad tie
A railroad tie/railway tie , or railway sleeper is a rectangular item used to support the rails in railroad tracks...
, and the Cheetham Saltworks.