Supercharger - Corio (Geelong), Vic

[moa999]

As a Q1 2021 opening, though worth adding a Geelong thread as the site should be set, and possibly beginning to start construction.

Pin on the Tesla site is shown to the SE close to the M1 in Highton, possibly near the Queen's Park Golf course.

Spots close to that that might make sense would include Fyansford Hotel,
Or further south the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

 

[Chuq]

As a Q1 2021 opening, though worth adding a Geelong thread as the site should be set, and possibly beginning to start construction.

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Pin on the Tesla site is shown to the SE close to the M1 in Highton, possibly near the Queen's Park Golf course.

Spots close to that that might make sense would include Fyansford Hotel,
Or further south the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

So this aligns with a speculative thought I had last year when there was chatter of a Geelong supercharger...

Observations:
* Bendigo supercharger is at Kennington Village
* Gympie supercharger is at Goldfields Plaza

These and four others are owned by the same group - of the other four, one is Barrabool Hills Plaza. This centre is on the western outskirts of Geelong, with easy access to the highway.

Now the Geelong pin has appeared, and it's not centred on the middle of the city as is usual but rather close to Barrabool Hills Plaza:

More speculation - a fourth centre by the same owner is Colac Plaza. Colac Plaza has had destination chargers for a while. Now Colac has appeared on the supercharger map...

 

[moa999]

Ah yes. Do recall Barrabool Hills discussion from the main thread. Missed it in my quick scan.

It's a pretty small centre, but equally having a centre owner who has previously worked with Tesla would be a big advantage.

3km off the M1 intersection with Barrabool Rd

 

[runningmanz]

Thats great to see one finally coming to Geelong. Rumors it may be going in at the Homemaker Centre in North Geelong. Would love to see if down near Waurn Ponds though personally.

 

[bradjc]

Was in the area today so thought I'd go check out the spot under the pin on Tesla's map. Looks like a likely location to me...

 

[moa999]

Interesting.
So golf course carpark.

Checking Google Street View and Satellite, both the green and white cabinets are shown, so not particularly new (other than the fence)

 

[Chuq]

Hmm it looks like a weird spot. Not many facilities around apart from the golf club itself. Will be one to keep an eye on though. My money is on the Barrabool Hills site.

 

[bradjc]

Hmm it looks like a weird spot. Not many facilities around apart from the golf club itself. Will be one to keep an eye on though. My money is on the Barrabool Hills site.

Yep, Barrabool Hills is my preference too. Closer to the Hwy and more amenities, seems more practical. Could see it here though. Hopefully we’ll find out soon which is great!

 

[runningmanz]

Anymore news on this one? Any work started down at Queens Park. Seems like a wierd spot though, should be near shops etc.

 

[fast eddie]

Bump! Anyone seen/heard anything?

 

[moa999]

Crickets.

A previous identified site was posted today in TM3 FB group including an old render

But that development (at 85 Geelong Road, Torquay) is still in the planning process (since 2018) and latest updates show generic EV chargers.

https://eplanning.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Public/ViewActivity.aspx?refid=18%2F0274&rid=3688734&rst=1300

And the site is still vacant land, so not something for a Q1 2021 or even 2021 at all opening.

 

[Chuq]

Gees, the SCs are ICE'd even in renders before they are built!

Interesting to see that pic. That was around the era my supercharger-hunting Google Fu skills were at their max, but never saw that one!

In any case I would suggest the removal of Torquay/Great Ocean Road and addition of Geelong suggests Torquay is right out of the mix now.

 

[runningmanz]

Latest rumors in the FB EV forums is still Barrabool Hills Plaza. Anyone been by there lately to see if any work started?

 

[Chuq]

To be clear, that rumour might have been the one started by me. I just considered it as a likely option due to a number of factors. More of an educated guess! Would be nice if someone could eyeball the site though.

 

[bradjc]

Latest rumors in the FB EV forums is still Barrabool Hills Plaza. Anyone been by there lately to see if any work started?

I was there about 2 weeks ago sniffing around and no sign of anything as yet. Not much left of Q1, wouldn’t it be great if it comes online next week and takes us by surprise in some off the radar location. (Yes, Friday drinks for me started early this afternoon. Cheers!)

 

[Chenkers]

I dropped in to Barrabool Hills Plaza tonight to see if there's any sings of work. Nothing to see. The upper carpark is actually quite small and its a very suburban location. IMHO it would be better if the actual location turns out to be closer to the freeway.

 

[runningmanz]

Apparently it's going in at Corio Homemaker Centre and work had started.

 

[runningmanz]

Heres the photo taken by a user from another Tesla group of the carpark.

 

[Chuq]

Heres the photo taken by a user from another Tesla group of the carpark.

Gees I thought I was already in all the Tesla groups! Must be missing one!

Is the person sure that it's the supercharger? Only looks like temporary fencing which could be anything. Did they talk to anyone working on it?

 

[runningmanz]

Taken from the Geelong and Bellarine EV group. Source knows the manager of the Corio Homemaker Centre apparently.