Explore Wurriki Nyal, Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct through a guided tour as part of Geelong Design Week.

The state-of-the-art building at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong features 2,550 square metres of new public space and a centrally located Customer Service area to help our community access City services.

The 45-minute guided tours will cover the building’s links to the region’s Wadawurrung culture and its sustainability attributes, and include a visit to the end-of-trip facilities.

Construction on the City building began in mid-2020 and was completed in August 2022, with Customer Service opening to the public in September last year and more than 850 employees moving over.

The name Wurriki Nyal (pronounced: WUU-ruh-kih nee-YAHL) comes from Wadawurrung words meaning "speak and talk together", and was decided through close engagement with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.

A culturally significant scarred tree, believed to predate European Settlement of the Geelong region, has been carefully restored and relocated to Wurriki Nyal.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday 19 October, 3pm

Friday 20 October, 10.30am

Monday 23 October, 12pm

Wednesday 25 October, 4pm

Where to Meet

TBC

Accessibility

Wurriki Nyal is an inclusive and accessible space. The room is fitted with hearing loops and has elevator and stair access. Accessible and gender neurtral toilets are available on the Podium Level.

We’re committed to being inclusive and accessible. We want to help you with any support needs for this event. This might be for accessibility, or cultural considerations. For support with these or any other requirements, please email info@geelongdesignweek.com.au

Facilities on the Ground Floor at Wurriki Nyal

Toilets with Braille and tactile signage
A reflection room for prayer or use as a sensory chill-out space
A digital augmented hearing system compatible with Bluetooth hearing aids (Include Telerelay details here and TIS)

Getting here

Wurriki Nyal is accessible via public transport via Geelong Train Station. Metered parking is available in Gheringhap and Bayley Streets, and accessible parking is on Bailey Street.