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Greater Bendigo
September 2018
Butterflies,
birds & Bill
New play space full of surprises!
Smile in the CBD, you’re on CCTV!
A growing manufacturing sector
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CONTENTS
NEWS
4 Butterflies, birds and Bill – new play space
full of surprises
6 New Bendigo Stadium show court wows crowds
City welcomes new Director
7 One-stop-shop for government services
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre ready
to make a splash!
8 Smile in the CBD, you’re on CCTV!
Works continue to make CBD safer
9 Restoring Greater Bendigo’s heritage
SERVICES
10 Show time at the City’s theatres
11 GB quiz!
12 Works protect Yellow Gums
Heathcote Landfill now a transfer station
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13 Restoration of the City’s Heathcote office
14 What’s in the works?
15 The City’s 2018/2019 Budget has been adopted
COMMUNITY
10 Greater Bendigo
September 2018
16 What I love about Eaglehawk
18 Waste warriors
19 Dragon maker contract sewn up
Butterflies,
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial prepares
for official opening
birds & Bill
20 Healthy water, healthy country
21 Bringing back the Southern Pygmy Perch
of surprises!
New play space full
22 Bendigo leads the way on energy savings
Street light upgrade reaps rewards
23 Let’s go walkies!
24 Goldfields Libraries reaching out
re on CCTV! to our communities
Smile in the CBD, you’
man ufac turin g sector
A growing Prepare now for Queensland Fruit Fly
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ACTIVE AND HEALTHY
25 New pathway through National Park
ON THE COVER: One of the three beautiful 26 Investing in our local sporting facilities
butterfly shade structures at the new Eaglehawk
regional play space on the shores of Lake
WARD NEWS
Neangar. Read more on page 4.
28 What’s happening in your ward?
BUSINESS
21 30 A growing manufacturing sector
32 Making it easier to do business in Greater Bendigo
LIFESTYLE
33 Seniors Festival
34 What’s on
35 Bendigo Art Gallery features local artist in Rupture
Gothic Beauty to showcase the dark and beautiful
It’s tulip time
3 for free!
GB Mag is printed on Australian
recycled paper.
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Looking good Bendigo!
Have you got a great photo of
Bendigo? Submit your image to
gbmag@bendigo.vic.gov.au and
you might just see it featured
here next edition.
Photo submitted by Andrew Perryman.
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
The past few months have flown since I Canberra spruiking the need for these and Victorian and Australian government plans Both as Mayor and through my role as
last wrote about my mayoral adventures other projects. to build an airport rail link. Chair of Regional Cities Victoria, my aim is
for GB Magazine. to enable State and Federal government
In June, Chief Executive Officer Craig So you can imagine Council was very
decision making by helping politicians to
With Victoria and Australia gearing up to Niemann and I travelled to Canberra for happy to hear that the chosen route
understand how they can best support
go to the polls, now is the time to ensure the last National General Assembly of Local will go via Sunshine, maximising the
regional cities into the future. Council’s
Greater Bendigo is front-of-mind for our Government before the Federal election. opportunity for regional Victorians to
advocacy work is critical to improving this
State and Federal politicians. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addressed access the airport, with the option to
understanding and generating positive
the Assembly and congratulated councils for change trains via a proposed ‘super hub’
The countdown is on to the November State outcomes for Greater Bendigo and
taking the opportunity to attend and meet at Sunshine rather than travel all the way
election and Council is hopeful for some regional Victoria.
with politicians and their advisors. into central Melbourne only to turn around
positive election commitments from all sides
and go back again. Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke
of politics, meaning regardless of who gets We met with key advisors to the Prime
elected to govern, project funding will flow to Minister and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten,
Bendigo. At the top of Council’s wishlist is to Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters, a range
see funding for the development of new law of shadow ministers and advisors to several
courts, after May’s State Budget allocated Coalition ministers. The meetings were fast CONTACT THE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO
funds to purchase land for the project. and we only had a short amount of time to
tell our story and get our point across. Main office Website
Council also continues to advocate 195-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
strongly for funding support for We were encouraged to return to Canberra
Postal After hours/emergency number
major projects, such as future waste in August and I’m pleased to report we got
PO Box 733, Bendigo 3552 5434 6000
management solutions, the Bendigo a really warm and positive response both
Airport terminal building expansion, plans times. Many of the people we met with had Telephone Operating hours
to rename and expand the Golden Dragon heard of Bendigo and the important work 5434 6000 (Lyttleton Terrace office)
Museum to develop it into the National we’re doing on behalf of the community Hearing or speech impaired? 8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Chinese Museum of Australia, and and were very supportive of our vision Call via National Relay Service on 133 677 Follow us
development of Bendigo Heritage for the future. Email
Attractions’ Central Deborah requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au
We also used the meetings to
Goldmine.
seek clarification on future policy
These projects would require direction, particularly around
support from both levels waste management and aged
of government and as care funding. There was also Want to read this document in an alternative format? The City is committed to
providing documents that are easy to read for all. If you would like to read the
Australia will vote in an opportunity to reinforce
magazine in an alternative format e.g. large print or text only, contact Customer
the Federal election no the importance of continued
Service on 5434 6000 or requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au and we will endeavour to service
later than May next funding to regional Australia your request in the quickest time possible.
year, Council is also and we pushed for regional
knocking on doors in Victoria to benefit from
NEWS 3
Butterflies, birds & Bill
New play space full of surprises!
Even though it’s very special
and unique to Eaglehawk,
the play space will attract
families from throughout
the region and beyond.
4 NEWS
One of the first things you will notice when you arrive at the new Eaglehawk regional play space is three giant
butterflies but they are just some of the many surprises that lie within this fantastic new play space located on
the shores of Lake Neangar in Eaglehawk.
The play space features custom-designed bridge before it disappears. They can also It’s here, like Mulga Bill, where they can Eaglehawk, Borough Club, Eaglehawk
and built play equipment never seen create magical sounds with ringing chimes, lose control down the big tube slides Rotary, Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary,
in Greater Bendigo before, a series jump up and down on the musical tyre and before sliding out of Mulga Bill’s surprised Bendigo Regional YMCA, Y Service Club
of pathways, extensive tree planting, tap the stone to hear it clang. face. Kids can also pedal the twirling bikes of Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk Lions Club,
landscaping, and picnic and barbecue and if that isn’t enough, they can tumble Villawood, Bendigo Bank, and the Family
Little ones can discover the story of Mulga
facilities for the whole family to enjoy. over and over like they are in a giant and Friends of Baby Zayden Veal Whitting.
Bill’s Bicycle at the big picture book and
Even though it’s very special and washing machine in the wheels of the
with the push of a button they This community support has allowed the
unique to Eaglehawk, it will Silver Streak before clambering to the top
can listen to the story. They City to include some exciting and distinctly
attract families from and whooshing down the big silver slide.
can also sit in a wonderful Eaglehawk elements into the space,
throughout the region
story telling chair, visit Older kids can test their balancing skills including special medallions that recognise
and beyond.
Mulga Bill’s cubby and on the rope traverse, squeezing through each group’s contribution to the play space.
Visitors enter the junior crawl through a “kid’s a big red gum stump on the way. On this The new play space will be officially
play area through only” way out before piece of equipment kids can test how opened at 11am
butterfly gates to a carefully stepping high they can climb on a large on Sunday
special place called through Mulga Bill’s stump, where an eagle is perched, September
Where Angels Play. fragrant garden. to try and reach a bell. 16, 2018 and
This section celebrates
The area outside of the They can then scramble up a rubber everyone is
the life of baby Zayden
butterfly gates is for older nest mound and take off on a double welcome to
Veal Whitting and is a
kids to get adventurous. It’s a flying eagle, soaring all the way to the attend.
beautiful, exciting, active and
zone where they can sway about cable’s end where they can see the
fun space for young children to play.
on a hammock and have some big fun on a interactive Mulga Bill lake sculpture.
The large, coloured butterfly wings provide mammoth basket swing with their friends.
shade over a sand pit where kids can dig In this part of the play space they can spin The $1.3M play space has been
or play at a table and make their own sand round and round on the carousel and climb designed and funded by the City of
creations. They can also pump water and the massive Mulga Bill tower all the way to Greater Bendigo with a generous $120,000
watch it wind through sandstone blocks the dizzying top for a bird’s eye view of the contribution from local community
into the creek and under a boardwalk eagle-shaped play space. groups – Empowering
GRAND OPENING!
Everyone is invited to the Eaglehawk regional
play space grand opening. Be one of the first
to enjoy this unique new play space!
11am Sunday September 16, 2018
For more information www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
Image courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers
taken from Mulga Bill’s Bicycle book.
Author: AB (Banjo) Paterson. Illustrators:
Deborah and Kilmeny Niland. NEWS 5
City welcomes
new Director
Andrew Cooney has joined the City
of Greater Bendigo as the new
Director Corporate Performance.
Prior to joining the City,
Mr Cooney was the Executive
Director Partnerships and Sector
Performance at the Department
of Environment, Land, Water
and Planning.
Other previous roles include
General Manager Governance
and Strategy at Coliban Water,
Director Community and Corporate
Services at Gannawarra Shire
New Bendigo Stadium
Council and Manager Organisational
Development at Loddon
Shire Council.
City Chief Executive Officer Craig
show court wows crowds
Niemann said he was pleased
to welcome Mr Cooney to the
organisation.
“Andrew is a respected leader with
considerable knowledge of the Local
Regional Victoria’s newest change rooms to service indoor and outdoor
sport, updated administration areas,
“The stadium team is excited to open
the doors to a new beginning. Amazing
Government sector and experience
in finance, community development,
and biggest indoor meeting rooms, additional car parking and opportunities await our local residents governance, human resources, risk
12 upgraded outdoor netball courts. and the wider region.”
stadium has opened in management and compliance,”
Mr Niemann said.
Bendigo Stadium Chief Executive Officer Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said the
Bendigo to rave reviews! Nathan O’Neill said the new show court was expansion also supported grassroots sport “He will no doubt make a valuable
the beginning of an exciting new chapter. and improved its accessibility for people. contribution to the City as we strive
From junior sport through to elite athletes, to achieve our vision of creating the
“We want to grow the revitalised stadium “More than 10,000 people pass through
state and national sports bodies, event world’s most liveable community.”
to national prominence, deliver an amazing the stadium to play netball, volleyball
promoters and those cheering in the stands,
player experience and fill the show court and basketball each week. The expanded Mr Cooney is a Bendigo resident
the Bendigo Stadium show court expansion
arena with the best international sport and facilities will be able to accommodate more and former Chair of the AFL Central
is wowing everyone who has experienced it.
live entertainment,” Mr O’Neill said. people and at more reasonable hours, so Victoria Football Commission
The $23.5M world-class facility features as to encourage them to live active and and current Chair of the Bendigo
“We are forging strong relationships with the
three multi-purpose basketball, netball healthy lifestyles,” Cr O’Rourke said.
National Sporting Organisations to ensure division of the Australian Institute
and volleyball courts, with retractable of Company Directors.
high level sporting events are lured to the “The netball court facilities are also
seating that can be extended to create a
Bendigo region. We recently welcomed the incredible and feature player change
4,000-seat show court arena capable of
famous Harlem Globetrotters and will soon rooms and dedicated umpire change
hosting major national and international
host the Australian Boomers in a World rooms. Across the Golden City Netball
sporting events and concerts.
Cup qualifier match against Kazakhstan. Association and clubs outside the
In addition, the project has delivered a new There will also be a range of events we look Association, more than 1,200 players use
kiosk, cafe/bar, crèche facilities, multiple forward to announcing in the near future. the courts each week.”
“The new stadium is world class. We are so “The Friday night of the opening was the culmination of a
lucky to have an arena like this in our own lot of people’s dreams and that is a beautiful place to have a
backyard that our juniors, right through basketball game. The gala event, held on the show court the
to our elite athletes can utilise and benefit night after, was the most stunning and comfortable venue that I
from. Playing in front of 4,000 screaming have ever attended for that type of event. The food and service
fans is now achievable and something we was outstanding, the staff involved in that aspect alone deserve
are very much looking forward to.” a special acknowledgement. The feeling of intimacy in such a
– Ben Harvey, former Bendigo Bank Braves Head Coach big space was sensational and the heating was perfect. We now
have an entertainment centre, as well as a basketball stadium.”
“The opening night was absolutely awesome, I – Bryan Smith, Bendigo Braves Life Member
think we should be aiming to bring some great
basketball events Bendigo’s way for sure.” “I’m really excited that the Braves and
– Sally Phillips, other professional teams get to play here.”
Head of WNBL, Basketball Australia – Zeke, Braves fan
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One-stop-shop for government services
Imagine paying your rates, getting your fishing licence and lodging an application
to prospect for gold all in one place.
That will be a reality following the State the main Council office in Lyttleton Terrace. significant heritage buildings, the Bendigo
Government’s announcement in May that It is close to the CBD and is a good size. Town Hall. Things like bike parking, car
it will build a GovHub in central Bendigo. parking, open space, and community and
Four Council-owned buildings would make
commercial space will all be considered.
But what is it? A GovHub is a one-stop- way for the GovHub, which would front
shop for government services, where onto Lyttleton Terrace and go back to At a minimum, the building will be 5-star
the focus is on making the customer Market Street. We are currently working energy efficient.
experience easy and convenient. with the State Government to consider the
best development model for this project. The GovHub, combined with plans to
We’re the third regional city in Victoria to significantly redevelop the Bendigo TAFE
have a GovHub built in it, with Ballarat The Victorian Government is contributing site and the need to find a new location
and Morwell in the La Trobe Valley also $16M to this project, which helps limit for the law courts, presents an amazing
receiving their own versions. the amount of money Council will need opportunity to revitalise the northern-end
to invest. The overall cost of the project of the CBD.
In our case, the City of Greater Bendigo is about $90M. The balance of the cost to
will be sharing the building with State deliver the GovHub will be through private I hope these projects encourage our
Government departments the Department investment and further details regarding business community to think about how
of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the cost of the project will be released later. they can take advantage of more people
the Department of Economic Development, being in the CBD and catering to their
Jobs, Resources and Transport, and 100 It does mean about 170 City staff will needs, particularly in the retail and
new State Government jobs. need to be located somewhere else when hospitality sectors.
construction begins. When we’re ready to
There will be room for approximately 1,000 move, there will be plenty of promotion so While there’s still lots about this project
people in the building, so it is likely other you know where to find us. that is yet to be confirmed, it is expected
State or Federal Government departments to support about 70 jobs during
or agencies will announce they are moving As we think about what the GovHub will construction and ultimately deliver
in in the coming months. look like, our focus will also be on broader an improved customer experience.
precinct planning and ensuring that
The site that keeps coming up as the best the project complements its surrounds, Craig Niemann,
site for this major development is the site of particularly as it is opposite one of our most Chief Executive Officer
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre ready to make a splash!
The Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre is nearly ready
to open its doors. From October 27 you’ll be able to
dive into this fantastic, state-of-the-art facility.
Tiling in the 50m, learn-to-swim, spa and Stage 2 Foundation memberships are
hydrotherapy pools has been finished, so now selling for the new Gurri Wanyarra
too has the tiling on the pool deck. Wellbeing Centre. Thanks to the strong
community support and level of interest,
Painting in the gym and wellness suites
Stage 1 has sold out! To secure your
is also done and the floor coverings are
Stage 2 Foundation membership today,
down, ready for equipment to be
go to www.gurriwanyarrawc.com.au
installed, and the colourful
and click on the ‘join online now’ button.
splash park area will soon
Alternatively, enquiries and purchase of
be ready for play.
memberships may be made in person, at
To ensure you and your the pre-sale office at Faith Leech Aquatic
family are ready to use Centre on Barnard Street between 9am
this new facility, read on and 5pm, or by phoning 5443 6151.
to find out more!
Interest has been high for the Learn to You can keep up to date with all the Follow Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
Swim program. Every child should learn promotions, giveaways and offers by on Facebook to see the latest construction
to be safe in and around water. To find out joining the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Club. updates, programs that will be offered at the
OPENING
more about the program and how to enrol It’s free to register, so visit the website centre and job opportunities. On Facebook
today, visit the website and and click the ‘Join Wellbeing Club’ button. you can also hear from newly signed-up
OCTOBER 27
click on the ‘Learn to Swim’ As a club member you could win exclusive members, who share their excitement
enquiry button. VIP tours of the centre before it opens. about using this fantastic new centre.
NEWS 7
Smile in the CBD, you’re on CCTV!
CCTV cameras have become an important safety initiative for most cities around the world and Bendigo is no different.
Work to upgrade and expand the Bendigo by the network. This funding will result in
Bendigo Police Sergeant Greg Gentry CBD closed circuit television (CCTV) a further 17 cameras installed at Mitchell
and Inspector Shane Brundell look over camera network is taking place thanks to Lane and Bolton Lane off Mitchell Street,
CCTV footage of the Hargreaves Mall. two separate grants from the Australian and the Coles multi-level car park off
and Victorian Governments. Lyttleton Terrace.
The City of Greater Bendigo received a The two grants will bring the total number
$245,000 grant to expand the current of cameras covering central Bendigo to 123.
Bendigo CCTV network from an existing
The City has worked closely with Victoria
23 to 106 cameras through the Australian
Police to ensure maximum CCTV coverage
Government’s Safer Communities Fund.
of the city centre and while the City
The upgrade and expansion project has
owns the CCTV infrastructure, the new
provided a more comprehensive coverage
monitoring equipment is installed at the
of central Bendigo, which is hoped will
Bendigo Police Station.
help to reduce crime, improve public
safety, provide property security, and Victoria Police Inspector Shane Brundell
create a safer and vibrant city centre. said the upgrade significantly improved
police monitoring capabilities.
The City also received a further $122,350
grant from the Victorian Government’s “The system uses the latest high
Community Crime Prevention Program to definition CCTV, which is providing
install additional CCTV cameras in three quality evidentiary footage for us to use,”
spaces that were not previously covered Inspector Brundell said.
Works continue to
make CBD safer
A series of ongoing pedestrian safety works is continuing
in the Bendigo central business district, following the
introduction of the new 40km per hour speed limit on July 1.
Work on the Edward and Queen Streets on the non-
and Hargreaves and Edward Streets arterial roads.
roundabouts to give pedestrians right of
It is estimated
40
way has already been completed.
pedestrian-
Work is currently underway on the related
Hargreaves and Mundy Streets roundabout incidents in
and work on the Mundy and Hopetoun the CBD will
Streets and Lyttleton Terrace roundabout reduce by
will start in late 2018 or early 2019. Work 30 per cent
to construct a new zebra crossing in View following the
Street, adjacent to the Bendigo Art Gallery, introduction of
is due to commence in September. the new speed
The aim of the roundabout works is to limit and the
slow traffic down and raise the visibility of completion of
pedestrians. the safety works.
In the Bendigo CBD there has been The Transport Accident Commission’s
14 pedestrian accidents including one Safe System Road Infrastructure Program
fatality, four bicycle accidents and 36 is funding the works.
vehicle accidents between 2011 and 2017
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“It’s amazing when you’re the
caretaker of a piece of history
how attached you get to it.”
Restoring Greater Bendigo’s heritage
If you have plans to restore your heritage-listed
property, the City of Greater Bendigo’s Heritage Can you benefit from the Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme?
Restoration Loan Scheme might be for you. • Buildings and places must be listed as having either state or local individual
heritage significance or be located within a heritage precinct
The scheme is part of the City’s through. The City staff we dealt with were • It is not applicable to extensions, private internal works, additions or new works
commitment to protecting Greater great,” Jodi said. • To be eligible for assistance, the minimum cost of works must be $5,000
Bendigo’s heritage and gives successful
“Restoration can be expensive and may cost • The applicant will be required to obtain a planning and/or building permit if
applicants access to a no-interest loan for
more than you think. What the loan meant one is required for the proposed works
up to half the cost of the project.
for us, was that we did the job properly. It
The scheme has been set up to assist was the difference between doing a patch-up • The works must be done according to approved plans
in the conservation or restoration of and restoring it to last another 100 years.
For more information go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/heritage
privately owned buildings, which are part
“The house is beautiful – we get so many
of a heritage precinct or are of individual
comments about it. We love working in
heritage significance. Need some heritage advice?
it. It’s an absolute privilege to restore the
Bendigo Osteo owners Matt and Jodi house; we certainly have a much greater Even if you are not applying for a loan, you
Moresi recently used the scheme to appreciation for Bendigo’s history. can still chat to our Heritage Advisor. Heritage
complete works on their heritage-listed support can range from design advice
“It’s amazing when you’re the caretaker of
business premises on Napier Street. for additions and alterations, to practical
a piece of history how attached you get to
recommendations for conservation and repair
They undertook simple but critical works it. The house is a great record of Bendigo’s
works. It can be useful to seek advice before
to the 1895 house, which included boom era – heritage tells us much about the
making changes to your heritage building. A
re-stumping, exterior repairs and painting. times and its people. It was a privilege to
planning permit may be required for some types
The re-stumping works involved levelling preserve it and we are very grateful for the
of works. The City wants to ensure your project achieves the
the doors and windows of the property assistance we received from the scheme.”
outcomes you want while meeting our Heritage Design Guidelines. That way,
and pulling up the floors of several rooms.
For more information about the Heritage Greater Bendigo’s heritage can be conserved for future generations to enjoy.
“It was a big job restoring the home and Restoration Loan Scheme and whether For more information, please contact the Heritage Advisor on 5434 6000.
turning it into a clinic, but the heritage it could benefit you, go to
loan was a very easy process to navigate www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/heritage
NEWS 9
Show time AT T HE CI TY’S
theatres
SERVICE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THEATRE TECHNICIAN
Have you ever been to a performance at The Capital
or Ulumbarra theatres? While you were enjoying the
show, you were probably not thinking about the team
working behind the scenes, pulling the strings to
bring the show to life.
That’s Melinda Kruse’s job. She’s a theatre Mel sees lots of different shows
technician and is part of a dedicated team and events, everything from school
of skilled professionals that look after productions, community theatre,
the lights, sets and sound for every show professional dance and drama companies,
at the City’s two major theatres and circuses and musicians.
other venues.
“I get to do a lot of different things in the
They are there in the early hours to help many venues we operate and it keeps
unload and set up before rehearsals start it interesting,” Mel said.
and at the end of the day, long after most
of us are in bed, to take down sets and “There is such a wonderful variety of
lights after the show and pack trucks so shows and events that come through
the show can travel to the next location. our doors.’’
A technician’s job involves a bit of The best bit about the job? Seeing people
DID YOU KNOW?
everything: rigging, operating lighting, enjoy the show.
installing sets, setting up and mixing • There are 25 technicians currently working for Capital Venues and Events
“It’s really good to see and hear the
audio, and running cables. They set up for audience having a good time; it’s a really • In 2017, there were 347 performances at The Capital and Ulumbarra
weddings and conferences, even Council good feeling.
meetings. They are almost invisible but • Last year, more than 105,000 people attended performances at both venues
without them most shows would simply “It’s nice to feel that you have played
not be possible. a part in brightening someone’s day.”
10 SERVICESMel came to the job from volunteering
gb quiz!
in community theatre for many years,
and eventually her passion turned into
a profession.
She has learnt on the job and builds on How well do you know
her knowledge with every new show
or event.
Greater Bendigo?
Working with community theatre is still
one of her favourite parts of the job. Q1 Which famous poem has
inspired elements
“It’s really exciting for them – it’s nice of the new
to help them get that experience (of live Eaglehawk
theatre) and to help them make great, regional play
lasting memories.”
space?
So next time you are enjoying a night out
at the theatre, take a moment to think
about the team behind the curtains or at
the back of the theatre, whose skill is such
Q2 How many
closed circuit
that you don’t even notice what they television (CCTV)
are doing.
cameras are now covering
“I think the world of theatre is exciting to a central Bendigo?
lot of people and there are so many people
working hard to make that magic happen.
A) 121 B) 123 C) 125
It’s great to be a part of that.”
Q3 True or false: Last year over
105,000 people attended
performances at The Capital
and Ulumbarra.
Q4 What year was the former
Heathcote Court House and Shire
Council Chambers constructed?
A) 1863 B) 1866 C) 1870
Q5 Approximately how long will
Bendigo’s new Imperial Dragon
Dai Gum Loong be?
Q6 Where will
the Southern
“There is such a Pygmy Perch be
wonderful variety of reintroduced?
shows and events that
come through our doors.”
Q7 How many dog
parks are there in
Greater Bendigo?
Q8 True or false: The undercover
grand stand at Bendigo Tennis
Centre will seat 200 people.
Q9 How much is Bendigo’s
manufacturing sector valued at
per annum?
A) $1.8B B) $2.2B C) $2.8B
Q10 What is the name of this year’s
Going Solo exhibition at the
Bendigo Art Gallery?
How well did you do? See page 33 for answers.
SERVICES 11Works protect Yellow Gums
Recent landscaping improvement
works at Kennington Recreation
Reserve are helping to protect 10
significant Yellow Gum trees, which
are the best example of a group of
their kind in Bendigo dating back
to the gold rush days.
The trees could be some of the last remnant Yellow Gums
located within inner Bendigo and works to protect them have
included the installation of bollards and mulch to reduce soil
compaction and to increase moisture retention.
The planting of additional new trees, shrubs and grasses
is also helping to protect the trees.
The City also installed four new seats along the walking
track near the pavilion. The new seating not only provides
additional viewing for spectators watching sporting events
at the oval but also encourages walkers and cyclists to have
a rest along the track.
Heathcote Landfill
now a transfer station
After reaching its capacity, the Heathcote Landfill
is now the Heathcote Transfer Station.
Residents can still dispose of their household waste and recyclables at the site.
By separating recyclable materials prior to disposal, residents will have lower
gate fees. This not only benefits the resident but also prevents valuable
resources ending up in landfill.
Domestic quantities of recyclable materials are accepted at the
site free of charge. This includes comingled recyclables,
ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, cardboard
and polystyrene.
In addition, domestic green waste is also accepted
free of charge.
The transfer station also continues to offer a range
of pre-loved items for sale at bargain prices.
Heathcote Transfer Station is open from 8am to
5pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
A full list of what is accepted at the transfer station
is available at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
City Landfill Worker Stephen Gray helps local TeMiria
Meeran to select goods at the Heathcote Transfer Station.
12 SERVICESRestoration of the City’s Heathcote office
The City of Greater Bendigo, in consultation with
Heritage Victoria, is restoring the exterior of
Heathcote’s historic former Court House and Shire
Council Chambers to its original colour.
The building, which currently serves as the possibility of longer term damage to
the City’s Heathcote Service Centre, has the original render will be reduced.
been painted white since the 1950s and The work will not only greatly improve the
was in poor condition with visible mould, external appearance of the building, but
peeling paint and damaged render. will also return the building to its original,
The project involves the removal of paint, warm stone colour.
which will allow render repairs to be The work is funded by the City and is
undertaken and a completely breathable being undertaken in stages. The building
new paint system applied. By doing this, will remain operational during the works.
The former Heathcote Court House Heathcote Council when lobbying the
and Shire Council Chambers was State Government for funding.
designed by Melbourne architect, John
The building when constructed was
Flannagan, and constructed in 1863.
a face brick, symmetrically-arranged
The building was funded by both the building with courthouse and town
local Council and State Government, hall in large wings on either side of
and is quite unusual for incorporating a central entrance bay and is a good
the town hall with the court house. example of 19th century classicism. It
was rendered in 1885.
Only a small number of other Victorian
local councils have such buildings and The building has historical importance
very few have survived, particularly as it demonstrates the growth of
those dating from the 1860s. the central goldfields area as a
consequence of the gold rush, in
Flannagan designed a similar particular the period of permanent
building for the Hotham Municipal settlement in the 1860s and 1870s
The building is quite unusual Council in 1862 and this previous when temporary buildings were
for incorporating the town design was used as a model by the replaced with permanent buildings.
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BENDIGO NEILBOROUGH
Mews toilets – replacement basins Shephards Lane – gravel re-sheeting
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS? and benches to toilets
Derwent Drive play space –
Welshs Road – gravel re-sheeting
under construction RAVENSWOOD
As part of the Council’s commitment to deliver improved
infrastructure, a range of works are currently underway Don Street/Vine Street – drainage upgrade Garden Street – gravel re-sheeting
or have recently been completed. in progress Ravenswood Street – gravel re-sheeting
Rigg Street – gravel re-sheeting
HUNTLY
Mudgwick Street – gravel re-sheeting
Old Murray Road – gravel re-sheeting
1. Road reconstruction works on Elmore- 3. Pavement reconstruction and drainage RAYWOOD
LONGLEA
Mitiamo Road, estimated at $400,000, improvement works are underway in Oxleys Road – gravel re-sheeting
Maggs Lane – gravel re-sheeting
were recently completed. Upper California Gully Road, Eaglehawk.
The project is estimated to cost $1M SEBASTIAN
2. Drainage improvement works underway at MARONG
and is expected to be completed in Sebastian Road – gravel re-sheeting
Timbertop Rise, Maiden Gully will help to Marong Bowls Club – replacement vinyl
December. Three Chain Road – gravel re-sheeting
resolve major flooding issues in the area. flooring and toilet
The project cost is estimated at $500,000 Marong Football Club Pavilion – new ceilings To keep up to date with works in your area,
and is due to be completed in November. and exhaust fans in showers visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/roadworks
14 SERVICESThe City’s
2018/2019
Budget has
been adopted
The Budget includes a $40.7M
investment in new projects and
maintaining and renewing existing
infrastructure. The Budget also
invests $183M in continuing to fund
important services for our community
through the operating Budget.
The Budget and Annual Plan support Services:
the six key goals outlined in the • Waste collection
Greater Bendigo Community Plan
• Maintaining parks and gardens
2017-2021:
• Planning
• Lead and govern for all
• Maternal and Child Health
• Wellbeing and fairness
• Animal services
• Strengthening the economy
• Street cleaning
• Presentation and managing growth
• Bendigo Art Gallery, The Capital
• Environmental sustainability and Ulumbarra theatres
• Embracing our culture and heritage
Here’s a taste of what the 2018/2019 And how are we paying for this?
Budget will deliver for you: Council receives income from rates, charges,
• $10.8M for renewal and upgrade user fees and fines, and grants from the
of sealed roads Australian and Victorian Governments.
• $5M for unsealed roads Rates will rise by 2.25 per cent, in line with
• $1.9M for drainage renewal the Victorian Government’s rate cap.
• $1.77M for footpaths and shared paths However, this year your property will have
been revalued and the change in your
property value will affect your rates.
New projects:
• A new pavilion at Garden Gully
Hockey Centre FURTHER INFORMATION
• New netball change rooms The 2018/2019 Budget and Annual
at Queen Elizabeth Oval Plan can be accessed at
• A new pop-up park in Hargreaves Mall www.bendigo.vic.gov.au or you
• Construction of the first section of can collect a hard copy from City
the Ironbark Gully Trail offices in Bendigo and Heathcote.
City of Greater Bend
• Oval lighting for Elmore Budget 2018/2019
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SERVICES 15What I love about
EAGLEHAWK
WHAT I ABOUT GREATER BENDIGO...
BY MICHAEL MCKERN
The slogan ‘Eaglehawk – the greater part it is quite obvious what I mean! I was chair
of Bendigo’ is definitely right. Just ask the of Future Employment Opportunities (a
locals on your walk. local non-profit training and employment
agency) for a number of successful years
The people of Eaglehawk and the and I headed up the local branch of the
community spirit certainly stand out for Australian Industry Group for a long time.
me. Whether that be supporting those
in need or joining ongoing community I am involved with ‘Empowering
initiatives to ensure our future. Eaglehawk’, a group that has now
donated more than $900,000 back to local
There are lots of great groups in the area, organisations in the last 12 years. The
community, sporting, church, school and group is supported by about 20 volunteers
service groups. In postcode 3556, quite and works tirelessly to ensure the
often these groups all work together to ongoing viability of many groups. Other
achieve an outcome for Eaglehawk, not groups with similar philosophies are the
always for their own ends. Rotary club, Y men’s and women’s clubs,
Eaglehawk UFS and IGA, just to name
My involvement with the Borough started
a few.
with the junior footy club where my
children played in the early 90s. From In 2009, the devastating Black Saturday
there it was the natural progression to the fires ravaged many parts of the Borough
seniors, which was rewarding but a hard and its surrounds. The community
Canterbury Park
slog. If you look at the results back then, response from the next day and even
16 COMMUNITYduring that night was exactly what great
communities do. Bishop Andrew and
Reverend Tracy opened a facility called
‘Our Place’ in the main street as the go-to
centre for those in need. It was meant to
open for three months but it still continues
today, supporting all locals who need
someone to support them. It is an amazing
success supported by many.
“The people of
Eaglehawk and the
community spirit
certainly stand out
for me.”
Eaglehawk has lots of educational
facilities, preschool, primary and
secondary. Our park areas are currently
being upgraded and our sporting groups
are very supportive, not only of the
children but very accepting of the parents.
When you visit the Borough, take a walk
around the shops and you will meet many High Street, Eaglehawk
friendly faces ready for a chat.
ABOUT MICHAEL...
I am a father of eight and have eight My business (McKern Steel) in Victoria from Eaglehawk or nearby, and we
grandchildren and growing. I was born Street employs around 100 people plan to continue this into the future.
in Melbourne and shifted here in the mid- over three locations, supplying the There is nothing better than employing
70s when my father’s business relocated largest builders in Victoria with their the people that live in our local
from Heidelberg to Eaglehawk. I have steel requirements state wide. I have community. I know it works both ways.
been here ever since and already been a great team and most have been with
grateful for my parents’ decision, as it is me for quite a number of years now.
a great place to raise a family. A large percentage has either come
Eaglehawk Town Hall
COMMUNITY 17“The kids are keen to
put the right things
in the right bins.”
Vicky’s top
recycling tips
• Before throwing someth
ing
in the bin, see if anyone els
e
can use it or if it can be tak
en
apart for recycling or use
d
for spare parts
• Take your junk to the tip
shop
or give it away on one of
the
Waste Warriors
many Facebook buy and sel
l
pages
• Make your own reusable
shopping bags out of old
treasured t-shirts that are
no longer wearable or use
a superhero print, so the
l fa m il y is m a k in g a difference! kids won’t mind carrying
the
This loca shopping for you
Introducing our latest Waste Warrior, Vicky Fisher, from California Gully.
Vicky believes that living in a household of into rags, which I take to the op-shop “If it’s possible to recycle something then
five with her partner Mike and sons Jack for converting. there’s no excuse for sending it to landfill.
12, Adam 10 and five-year-old Luke, it is I’d like pubs to stop putting straws in
important for the family to do what they “Some things require a bit more effort like every drink, especially when you haven’t
can to ensure everything that is recyclable returning soft plastics to the supermarket. asked for one, I’d like cinemas to change
is kept out of landfill. But it’s definitely worth it when you see their plastic-coated cups for something • Avoid food outlets that
the damage that plastic does to our give
recyclable and I’d like supermarkets to away toys with kids’ meals
“The kids are keen to put the right things oceans on the videos on social media. ,
use paper bags instead of plastic. as the toys often break
in the right bins. It’s always been standard
“I’ve used washable nappies and sent quickly and end up in the
practice in this house and if they’re not “It would also help if people stopped buying bin
sure about a certain item they will leave it them to a third world country when we bottled water in the shops. It’s an unbelievable
for me to dispose of,” Vicky said. didn’t need them anymore and I donate to waste of resources just to produce the
Octobra – an annual event which collects bottle, which only gets used once.”
“Inside our house we have four different bins old bras and donates them to women in
– one for rubbish, one for recycling, one for underprivileged countries and helps raise Vicky is the winner of the City of Greater vegetable produce bags were something
compostable waste and one for soft plastics Bendigo’s eco-friendly, waste-reducing I’ve been meaning to buy anyway because
money for breast cancer research.”
and bags and we sort through everything hamper competition, which included the bags from the supermarket only ever
before it goes in the wheelie bin and recycle Vicky thinks people need to stop buying products valued at over $300 that were get used once, as they’re not really big
as much as possible. It might take a little cheap toys that break on the first day and advertised in the last GB Magazine. enough to reuse as rubbish bags.
extra time but it’s worth it and we only have end up going straight to landfill.
“I was most excited to get the stainless “I don’t consider myself to be a Waste
to put our red bin out once a month.
“It’s much better to invest in something that steel straws because I’ve been reusing Warrior, I’m just doing the easy stuff that
“We also have a bin where I put old will last longer and give more pleasure, and rinsing the same packet of plastic everyone can do. I don’t go that much out
clothes that are suitable to be made instead of being a disappointment,” she said. straws for over a year. The fruit and of my way.”
18 COMMUNITYL-R: The Hon. Daniel Andrews,
Dragon maker contract sewn up Master Hui and Golden
Dragon Museum General
Manager Anita Jack.
The honour of creating Greater Bendigo’s new Imperial Dragon, Dai Gum
Loong, has been awarded to a celebrated Hong Kong dragon maker.
Golden Dragon Museum General Manager Anita Jack “I am in regular contact with Master Hui and he has
said she found Master Hui via social media. been to Bendigo and the museum to see Sun Loong and
Loong, so he understands the quality of work required.
“Overseas and local lion teams were following him on
He is a highly regarded dragon maker, so I have every
social media and the photos were quite spectacular,
confidence he will meet our expectations.”
highlighting his exceptional skills. When I realised
he could make dragons too, having recently Dai Gum Loong will be approximately
completed a dragon for Macau, he became 120m long and is expected to have
the clear choice,” Ms Jack said. approximately 6,500 scales. He will be
completed in time for Easter 2019.
“Master Hui is part of three generations
of dragon makers and works with his In May, Master Hui signed a
father and nephew. It is nice to special contract with the
see the craft of dragon and lion Golden Dragon Museum
making being handed down and City of Greater
and an incredible eye for Bendigo to make Dai
detail being shared. Gum Loong in the
presence of The Hon.
“This is a very exciting
Daniel Andrews,
opportunity for Master Hui,
Premier for Victoria.
as the creation of a new
Imperial Dragon only happens
every 50 to 100 years.
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial prepares for official opening
The Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute
revitalisation project will be officially opened
on Thursday November 15, 2018.
Plans for the official opening and the The permanent displays will focus on
opening of the first exhibit are well the journeys made by central Victorians
underway and there will be plenty of through the different theatres of war.
opportunity for members of the public to Interpretative text panels will be
view the building and exhibits over the supported by large murals, exhibition
opening weekend. installations and collection items in
As the Soldiers Memorial Institute building showcases. Project partnerships have
works draw to a close, the internal fit out also been formed with local cultural
of the Military Museum commences. groups, such as the Dja Dja Wurrung and
the Golden Dragon Museum. The displays
The museum aims to communicate the will use digital technology to create an
military history of central Victoria through inclusive dynamic learning environment
a chronological permanent display and a for people of all ages.
temporary exhibition program.
In recognition of this years’ Centenary
of Armistice, the museum has obtained
The permanent funds to commission an interactive visitor
experience through innovative Melbourne-
displays will focus on based designers Eness, entitled Memory exhibition – Bendigo’s continuing The $5.1M project has been jointly
the journeys made Lines. In addition, a pilot Year 9 education
program will be conducted at the end of
contribution to the Australian Defence Force. funded by the Australian Government
through the Community Development
The museum looks forward to re-opening
by central Victorians the year for full presentation to schools in
central Victoria over the next two years.
in November and becoming part of the
Grants Programme ($1.7M), the Victorian
Government through the Living Heritage
Bendigo heritage experience, in a cultural
through the different Local military artist and Invictus precinct that includes Bendigo Art Gallery,
Grants Program ($1.5M), City of Greater
Bendigo ($1.4M), and Bendigo RSL and
Games official artist, Robert Milton, is Post Office Gallery, Golden Dragon
theatres of war. currently working towards the opening Museum and Bendigo Tramways.
community contributions ($500,000).
COMMUNITY 19Healthy water,
healthy country
A special project off Knight Street, White Hills,
undertaken as part of the Wanyarram Dhelk – healthy
water, healthy country program, is helping to restore
the health of the Bendigo Creek and provide a habitat
for frogs.
The Wanyarram Dhelk project, meaning start life as tadpoles in an aquatic
‘good waterhole’ in the local Aboriginal environment, then transform into frogs to
language has been a collaborative project become land-based animals.
between Traditional Owners from the
Although highly modified, the Bendigo
Dja Dja Wurrung community and North
Creek streamside reserve provides
Central Catchment Management Authority.
significant habitat, recreational and aesthetic
The City of Greater Bendigo, Department
opportunities for our developing community.
of Environment, Land, Water and Planning,
and Coliban Water have also contributed
to the project.
The project along the Bendigo
Creek streamside reserve has
involved removing woody
weeds and peppercorns from
the 2ha site, earthworks and
the construction of eight frog
ponds complete with rock
beaching and battering.
The project has also
included the planting
of 12,500 food and fibre
plants and the site has
been reseeded with
wallaby grass.
The frog ponds help to trap
sediment before it enters
the Bendigo Creek to ensure
the longer term health of the
waterways. The ponds also provide
a place for frogs to breed. Ph
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This project is helping
to improve the health The Bendigo Creek also serves as an
important biodiversity link, with many of
of Bendigo Creek and its tributaries connected to the Wellsford
its tributaries and the State Forest and Greater Bendigo
National Park.
community connection This project is helping to improve the health
of Bendigo Creek and its tributaries and
to the waterway. the community connection to the waterway.
It has also provided opportunities for the
For reasons that are as yet unknown, Traditional Owners to work on Country.
Australia’s and the world’s frog populations In addition, the project has increased the
are in decline. This is disturbing because cultural values of the project sites by
the presence of frogs is a good indication of reintroducing culturally-significant food and
a healthy environment. fibre plants back into Country.
Frogs are cold-blooded animals belonging The City is proud to have supported this
to a group known as amphibians. They important project.
20 COMMUNITYBringing back
the Southern
Pygmy Perch
Many sections of the Bendigo Creek and its
tributaries are managed by the City of Greater
Bendigo, which is working closely with other
land management authorities to improve the
environmental and aesthetic values of these
local waterways.
Bendigo Creek has been modified greatly City Natural Reserves Leading Hand Mark “I started asking the fisheries staff why we
throughout its history. It began as a ‘chain Toohey said the project to bring the fish couldn’t introduce small endangered fish.
of ponds’ containing fresh water for the back had been a two year journey that had After a conversation with Peter Rose from
local Dja Dja Wurrung people. Many included DNA testing and obtaining the the North Central Catchment Management
iconic species live in or along the creek, appropriate licenses to catch and study the Authority we were able to move it forward
including native fish, amphibians, birds, Southern Pygmy Perch in the Loddon and from there.
mammals and reptiles. Campaspe river systems near Hepburn
“Another crucial person in the project
Springs and Kyneton.
The City of Greater Bendigo, North Central was Tim Curmi from the National Fishing
Catchment Management Authority, Native “It’s exciting because we are nearly there,” Association, who used his contacts to help
Fish Australia and the Australian New Guinea Mark said. get us where we are today.
Fish Association have been working together
“One of the last steps is to find out from “It’s been a terrific collaboration between
on a unique project to reintroduce the
the North Central Catchment Management all of the groups involved, which will have
native Southern Pygmy Perch, Nannoperca
Authority what genetics will be the best good outcomes for our local waterway
australis, back into the Bendigo Creek.
for the Bendigo Creek system. environments.
The Southern Pygmy Perch has been
“It will be either Loddon River or Campaspe “As far as I know the City is the first Local
locally extinct from the Bendigo Creek
River genetics, or a combination of both. Government authority to do something like
since the 1860’s gold rush. It is a small,
this and I hope that other councils follow
freshwater fish with a deeply notched,
long-based dorsal fin, a small mouth and
“Once the DNA issue is solved, breeding can
our lead. “It’s been a terrific
take place at a native fish breeder in Sale.
a squarish, slightly rounded tail. It has The fingerlings will then be translocated “There are other fish like the Northern collaboration
a non-serrated pre-orbital into various ponds Blackfish, Carp Gudgeon and many others
bone and a round pupil, and constructed that could also be reintroduced, which between all of the
breeding males develop over the past would be really great for the ongoing
brilliant red fins. four years in health of our local waterways. groups involved,
the Bendigo
This fish is
usually found
Creek system
“There is interest in utilising the new frog
ponds that have recently been constructed
which will have
by the City’s
amongst
aquatic
Natural Reserves and
off Knight Street, White Hills, undertaken good outcomes for
as part of the Wanyarram Dhelk –
Drainage Maintenance crews.”
vegetation in healthy water, healthy country program, our local waterway
a wide range of Mark said the project came about because as nurseries for native fish breeding
environments but he was curious why only large-bodied habitats.” environments.”
the species has a patchy distribution due to native fish were used to stock the City’s
population declines in recent years. managed dams and waterways.
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