Federal Mills @ Pivot City

33 Mackey ST, North Geelong

Geelong’s most exciting business and innovation district.

Federal Mills is widely known as Geelong’s most exciting professional precinct. Originally built in 1915 as the Federal Woollen Mills, the site was the region’s largest employer before Ford and International Harvester arrived. Since 2013, we have transformed the once-derelict site into a thriving hub for diverse businesses across multiple B2B and B2C industries. Now home to more jobs than at any other time in its 100+ year history—and winning a heritage award along the way—it is part of the Pivot City Innovation District, which was recognized with UDIA Australia’s ‘Best Urban Renewal’ award in 2021.

SIZE: ^From650^SQM ^To 1410^SQM

LEASE: ^From $ ^{per sqm +GST (+ outgoings)}

SUITABLE FOR: Office / Hospitality / Retail

PARKS: 1000

INTERNET: 1000^MBS

NABERS: 5.5

An Exciting, Vibrant Business Precinct
Stylish & Modular Office Spaces
4,000 sqm of garden spaces
Onsite bakery, cafe, restaurant & bar, distillery, gym, brewery
A fully-tenanted community of thought leaders

2022 UDIA Award Winner:

Best Urban Renewal Project
(National)

2021 UDIA Award Winner:

Best Urban Renewal Project
(Victoria)

2021 UDIA Award Winner:

Best Regional Project
(Victoria)

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Gallery:

Alt text: A historic red-brick building with large industrial-style windows and an aged sign reading "FEDERAL WOOLLEN MILLS" in raised lettering on its facade. The structure features decorative concrete details and an emblem with the initials "FWM" on the side. In the foreground, green foliage and purple flowers partially frame the building, while parked cars and power lines are visible in the background. The sky is clear and blue

Vintage Federal Woollen Mills Building - North Geelong

Large black sign standing on the right side with "Federal Mills" and directions printed on the front, wide concrete path running of into the distance, with a brick and timber bench seat running up the side. Perfectly manicured bushes line the edges of the path, Trees looked after by Hamilton Group Landscaping crew

Path way and manicured trees - Pivot City Innovation

Large black "federal Mills" sign on two tall posts, lush green trees either side and blue sky in the background with one single white cloud, created by Hamilton Geelong

Federal Mills black sign - Pivot City Geelong

Old brass sign screwed onto a white backing plate made of timber, the sign has "Federal Woollen Mills Limited" in graved in black across the front. The sign its is sitting on draftsman drawings and multiple gold coins are scattered around the page. Hamilton Group Approach

Old brass Federal Woollen Mills sign - Geelong Victoria

Lush green grass with dirt paths going in different directions, fabricated steel feature piece in the centre, surrounded by large green trees. Red brick chimney stands in the background in front of a clear blue sky. Gardens by Hamilton Green

Courtyard surround by green trees - North Geelong

Clothing design workshop with inviting steel frame glass double doors surrounded by T-bar windows all completed by Harris Fab

Clothing workshop with steel double doors and T-bar windows - Federal Mills

Industrial red brick buildings either side, winding concrete path through the middle with plants and trees bordering each side, Clear blue skies over-head, Gardens by Hamilton landscaping

Lush green plants surround pathway - North Geelong

A black rectangular sign with white text reading 'WEST MILLS' and a left-pointing arrow, mounted on a metal bracket extending from a red brick building. A tree with green leaves partially frames the left side of the image, and a clear blue sky is visible in the background.

Directional sign at Federal Mills - North Geelong

A revitalised industrial walkway with red brick walls, large glass windows, and lush greenery. Wooden benches line the paved path beneath an open metal framework, leading towards a sunlit courtyard.

Industrial walkway with red brick walls - Federal Mills

Two ladies sitting together at a desk, both laughing. Desk has trays full of small beads and scissors, a computer sits in the corner with a keyboard. Red brick wall behind them and a small plant to add some life to the office, Federal mills

Small office space creating earrings - Geelong

Vintage red brick building with heritage timber doors, surrounded by lush green garden, with purple plant life growing throughout. far in the background the famous Federal Mills chimney is standing strong with a blue sky for contrast, All neatly looked after By Hamilton Landscaping

Heritage red brick building surrounded by beautiful garden - North Geelong

Red brick building within Federal Mills - Geelong

Red brick facade with a peak roof and two lights on top, black steel tbar windows with a door underneath, large lush green tree to the right, bush fence to the left, clear blue sky above - Hamilton Group Geelong

Red brick facade at Federal Mills - North Geelong

A peaceful courtyard with a mix of green and autumn-coloured trees, wooden benches, and paved walkways. Surrounded by modern glass-fronted buildings with lush greenery, under a partially open industrial-style roof structure maintained by Hamilton Group Geelong

Courtyard during Autumn - Federal Mills

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Red brick wall along the left side, with brown vines creeping up the wall, large T-bar windows spread across the wall. Concrete pathways lead to a tall water tower with "Federal Mills" printed on the side. Hamilton Group Geelong

Federal Mills water tower - North Geelong

Scenic cafe views through steel feature windows and the space is filled with balustrade and steel framed high tables completed by Harris CustomSteel

Industrial cafe featuring steel windows and balustrade - North Geelong

Lone water tower stands tall in the air, it has large rust holes and old looking ladder connected to the side and a "Federal Mills" banner across the front, birds are resting on top, Hamilton Group Geelong

Famous Federal Mills water tower - North Geelong

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Want to know more? Call Cam:

Cam Hamilton, Hamilton Group Managing Director - 0412 927 229

Hamilton Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and gather; the Wadawarrung people of the Kulin Nations, and their ongoing connection to the land, sea and community that surrounds us. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

2022 UDIA Award Winner: Best Urban Renewal Project (National)
2021 UDIA Award Winner: Best Urban Renewal Project (Victoria)
2021 UDIA Award Winner: Best Regional Project (Victoria)

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