Ronald Rapetti

To those of you who have experienced the fun and enjoyment of going to the drive in I want to bring that to the modern generation who have yet to experience and understand what it's all about. Being under the stars and watching movies on the big screen shouldn't just be for those in the big city.

But I plan to do it differently, it why just be a drive in it will also include cinemas, an outdoor cinema as well has function/conference rooms. But what is an entertainment experience without food, we plan to have a wholefood café/diner it means you can have the traditional burgers, hotdogs and chips to be able to get salads, smoothies, and a host of other healthy foods.


We will not just limit the entertainment to the current movies, you will be able to enjoy golden oldies from such movie stars as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, Audrey Hepburn and many more. As well as anime, documentaries, movies that inspire encourage and enlighten.


Host your own video party in the outdoor or indoor cinema, on the big screen







Even if you do not have a car can you want to experience the drive in, that is not a problem. Viewing platforms at the rear of the driving are available to people to have their camping chairs or beanbags

More info @ geelongdrivein.com.au

Risks

We are looking at $50,000 to start the ball rolling

The Permit Phase ($80,000 - $150,000)

Prior to the required permits being approved, a variety of plans, reports and ancillary documentation must be drawn up and supplied to council. This process involves the expertise of many local professionals from a diverse range of specialties. Their input is critical to the overall success of the project and, of course, funding is needed to secure their services. The Permit Phase will take 9-12 months.
we are also hoping to raise funding to do a temporary drive-in.

The Construction Phase ( About $12,000,000)

Local contractors will be engaged to perform the tasks necessary to complete the construction phase. Given the scale of the project, this will be a significant undertaking requiring a substantial community investment.  Construction Phase will take 6-8 months.
The jobs created by both phases will make an important initial contribution to the local economy. Additionally, these two phases will begin to contribute to the community’s sense of ownership of the final facility. This involvement is critical for the drive-in’s long term prosperity.
 

the greatest challenge is to help the council understand the vision and where the vision needs to exist in our community. and the local residents or so understand that this has to be where it needs to be.

We are constantly running in to red tape due  to the nature project and the council inability to classify us correctly.