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Creating the world’s most liveable community City of Greater Bendigo priority projects for government and private sector investment
Welcome to
Greater Bendigo
Greater Bendigo – creating the world’s most
liveable community.
The City of Greater Bendigo is pleased to present this
investment prospectus.
The City would welcome the opportunity to partner with the
public sector and private industry to help achieve its vision for
Greater Bendigo to be the world’s most liveable community.
Greater Bendigo’s population is growing and diversifying because
it is able to provide residents with an affordable lifestyle that
places them within easy reach of health, education, employment,
recreation and cultural opportunities.
This prospectus highlights a range of projects, from ‘shovel ready’
through to those in the first phase of planning. This represents
the City’s strength of long-term planning and recognising what it
needs now and into the future to remain a successful community.
Delivering the projects in this prospectus will drive future
economic growth and job creation for Greater Bendigo and the
wider region, enhance community health and wellbeing, and
improve our overall liveability.
The projects represent an investment in the future of Greater
Bendigo and we respectfully seek your support for our vibrant
community.
Acknowledgement of Country
The City of Greater Bendigo is on both Dja Dja Wurrung
and Taungurung Country, whose ancestors and their
descendants are the traditional owners of this country.
The City of Greater Bendigo acknowledges that they
have been custodians for many centuries and continue
to perform age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation
and renewal. We acknowledge their living culture and
their unique role in the life of this region.
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Who are we? To Deniliquin
Echuca
Greater Bendigo is one of Australia’s largest To Swan Hill
inland cities, supporting a local population of To Mildura
112,0001 and regional population of close to
240,0002. These numbers are forecast to reach
Wedderburn
200,0003 and about 350,0004 respectively by 2050. To Shepparton
The City wants Greater Bendigo to be a place of excellence for all To Wangaratta
citizens. Our population is becoming increasingly culturally, religiously Nagambie
and ethnically diverse. We strive to be an inclusive community that is To Mildura Bendigo Euroa
accessible for all, celebrates multiculturalism, and acknowledges and
respects its Traditional Owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Maldon Heathcote
Gurai-illam Wurrung language groups of the Central Kulin nation. Maryborough
Castlemaine
Bendigo has a fascinating history and was once one of the richest
cities in the world after gold was discovered here in 1851. The impact
of the gold rush is still evident today, particularly through our beautiful Broadford
streetscapes and historic buildings.
Greater Bendigo consists of an urban area and many rural small towns
and villages, all of which contribute to our strong sense of community
and provide residents with great lifestyle alternatives. Inner-city living,
family homes, or hobby or large-scale farms can all be found here.
We are also a service and infrastructure centre surrounded by Mount
Alexander, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Macedon Ranges, Loddon,
Mitchell and Strathbogie shires, which see Bendigo as a viable
alternative to travelling to Melbourne to access the services Melbourne
they need.
Our location in the geographic centre of Victoria is two hours
from Melbourne by road or train and a 90-minute drive
from Melbourne Airport. Although easily accessible,
this distance has seen Greater Bendigo develop into
a largely self-contained regional centre, where more
than 90 per cent of the workforce lives locally. Our main
industries are healthcare and social assistance, retail,
manufacturing, construction, and education and training.
The region’s economy is valued at $9.8B5 per annum. Large
employers range from major institutional organisations
to private business, including Bendigo Health,
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Hazeldene’s
Chicken Farm, Thales Australia, Australian
Defence Apparel, La Trobe University,
Keech Australia, SERCO, Parmalat,
MSD Animal Health, Fosterville
and Mandalay Resources mines,
Industrial Conveyancing, Hofmann
Engineering, various Victorian
Government departments and 7,500
small to medium-sized businesses that
supply essential support services for a
growing regional economy.
1,2. ABS 2016
3,4. Based on Victoria in Future 2016
5. Regional Development Victoria 2016 5
The answer: Greater Bendigo
Greater Bendigo is proud to be and Land Use Strategy, Commercial Land and The City is also working to establish Greater
Activity Centre Strategy, Economic Development Bendigo as a ‘smart city’ and believes technology
a major partner of the Victorian Strategy, Environment Strategy and Plan will be able to help improve liveability and solve
and Australian Governments. Greater Bendigo, . some of our local challenges, particularly around
Together, we have a great history ground water, transport, enhancing community
Increasingly, Greater Bendigo is acting as
engagement and improving health outcomes.
of delivering essential services a solution for families and businesses that
A number of the projects highlighted in this
find living and operating in capital cities
and infrastructure to residents. unsustainable. The advent of high speed internet
booklet can be adapted into ‘smart’ projects.
The projects in this prospectus complement has meant that people do not have to be in Our many attributes, such as award-winning
existing Australian, Victorian and Local the same city or even the same country to do restaurants and cafes, a celebrated arts and
Government strategies and policies. They business, so this has allowed them to choose culture scene, a range of festivals and major
demonstrate the City’s ability to plan and build liveability over accessibility. events, quality recreation facilities, and beautiful
for the future, setting a benchmark in the Local heritage and natural surrounds also contribute
To ensure Greater Bendigo can support an
Government sector as a forward thinking, to our brand as a liveable community.
expected population of 200,000, there will need
creative and adaptable organisation. to be approximately 40,000 more jobs created. Greater Bendigo has the capability to continue to
Our guiding documents include the Community One of our highest growth demographics is 25-34 drive the development of a strong, diverse economy
Plan 2017-2021, Municipal Public Health and year olds. To ensure these people can transition and vibrant community life. But these twin
Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021, Greater Bendigo through their careers locally, it will be important objectives, which are arguably what any community
Residential Strategy, the award-winning to develop ongoing employment opportunities or city would strive for, can only be achieved
Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport from entry level through to senior positions. when public and private industry work together.
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City centre revitalisation
Great small cities need a Gov Hub
great core. The City has an Decentralisation of Australian and Victorian
ambitious target to have 10,000 Government agencies would enhance the city
centre and deliver an employment boost. It
people living in the city centre would also support the decentralisation of
by 2050 and an additional private businesses that complement the work of
government agencies. The Victorian Government
232,000m² of commercial floor has allocated $1M to investigate developing
space available by 2031. a customer service hub or ‘Gov Hub’ in
central Bendigo.
The changing nature of the Total project cost – $100M (approximate)
retail sector means we need Victorian Government – $7M for fitout
to think differently about how City of Greater Bendigo – sale of land
to re-populate the city centre, Other – $80M-$100M (public private partnership) Artist impression: Bendigo Baths
which already features a
number of important arts and Bendigo Law Courts Bendigo Baths
redevelopment
cultural institutions, parkland A recommendation from the City’s Rosalind
The current Bendigo Law Courts serve Greater Park Recreation Reserve Precinct Master Plan is
and open space, award-winning Bendigo and the wider Loddon Campaspe to turn the former Municipal Baths, which have
cafes and restaurants, and region. The courts are not large enough, are been closed off to the public for more than half a
beautiful heritage buildings. unsafe for family law matters, and there are century, into a new area of high quality parkland
a range of Occupational Health and Safety with a waterbody and wetland at its heart.
compliance issues associated with the building. Located centrally within the upper reserve on
These projects will strengthen Redevelopment or relocation of the courts would Barnard Street, the former baths sit next to the
the heart of Greater Bendigo provide a significant boost for the construction Faith Leech Aquatic Centre and just a short walk
and deliver infrastructure industry and produce a contemporary, more from the city centre and Bendigo Hospital. The
secure and accessible facility featuring modern City has allocated $100,000 to the detailed design
that will further enhance our technology. The project will create better service for the project.
liveability, drive job creation outcomes for anyone who uses the courts. The
Costs associated with this project will be confirmed
Victorian Government has allocated $3.9M to
and prompt complementary Court Services Victoria to develop a business
by June 2018.
private industry investment. case for the redevelopment.
Total project cost – $120M (approximate) City centre development
Victorian Government – $120M In order to support the ongoing development
and revitalisation of our city centre, it is necessary
to progressively renew and expand the capacity
High-end hotel of water infrastructure. It is ageing and there are
Greater Bendigo needs more accommodation problems with water pressure, which is limiting
options for visitors. An outcome of the Victorian development in parts of the city centre. The City
Visitor Economy Strategy is that regional and has undertaken preliminary assessment with
rural Victoria have a more diverse product a range of service providers and needs funding
offering to attract visitors for longer stays. for a feasibility study to fully scope the
There is appropriate land available in the city works required.
centre to house a hotel with up to 180 rooms. Total project cost – $100,000
Total project cost to be determined Victorian Government – $100,000
Victorian Government – land and project facilitation
Local Government – land
Other – private investment
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Vibrancy and culture
Greater Bendigo’s reputation as
a leader in the provision of arts
and cultural experiences has
been firmly established over
the past decade. The example
of the Arena Theatre Company,
one of Australia’s longest
running producers of theatre
for young people, relocating
from Melbourne to Bendigo’s
View Street Arts Precinct Artist impression: Central Deborah Gold Mine
reinforces this.
Bendigo is also one of four Bendigo Art Gallery exhibitions Bendigo Heritage Attractions,
Local Government areas to Bendigo Art Gallery has developed a reputation Central Deborah Gold Mine
participate in the Victorian for staging international-standard exhibitions redevelopment
that attract significant visitor numbers and Bendigo Heritage Attractions manages and
Government’s inaugural deliver a dynamic and varied suite of public operates City of Greater Bendigo assets, including
Regional Centre for Culture programs and events. The gallery is second the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo
only to the National Gallery of Victoria in terms
2018, which is a year-long of attendances at cultural institutions across
Tramways and the Bendigo Joss House Temple.
The Central Deborah Gold Mine redevelopment
celebration of arts, culture and Victoria. The gallery attracts significant interest will create a contemporary function centre
from private donors, who see it as a potential
community in regional areas. recipient for their art works and collections.
catering for events and weddings, and offer an
enhanced interpretative centre, improved retail
Greater Bendigo also embraces To sustain the growth in visitor numbers and space, and visitor hub for all Bendigo Heritage
its heritage streetscapes and to enable the acceptance of pledged collections Attractions experiences, including evening tram
and bequests, the gallery will need to expand services through the city’s CBD area.
assets. The City is continually its exhibition space and storage capacity.
looking for opportunities to Continued Victorian Government investment in
Total project cost – $6M
adapt or re-use sites without Bendigo Art Gallery’s exhibitions, programming Australian Government – $2M
and future expansion. Victorian Government – $3M
forgetting our history.
City of Greater Bendigo – $1M
Bendigo Showgrounds
The Bendigo Agricultural Show Society estimates
it injects $74.8M annually into the local economy.
More than 605,000 people go through the
showgrounds each year. Every Sunday there is
a community market that attracts about 9,000
people, while annual events include Groovin the
Moo, the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, and
the Bendigo Swap Meet. A master plan for the site
is being developed, which will highlight future
investment opportunities.
Australian and Victorian Government funding to
deliver projects identified following the completion
of the master plan.
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Artist impression: Central Deborah Gold Mine
Bendigo Gasworks site
reactivation
The Bendigo Gasworks is a significant heritage
site that is considered to be a rare example of a
provincial gasworks retaining equipment that
demonstrates the processes of gas manufacture
over time. The former Bendigo Gas Company
and later the Gas and Fuel Corporation used the
1.7ha site. Limited work has been undertaken on
the site since 1973 and it is considered unsafe
for general public access. A feasibility study has
been prepared to identify possible re-use options
for the site, with the intention of preparing a
more detailed master plan. Any future funding
would be expected to come from the Australian
Government, Victorian Government, City and
private investment.
Costings associated with this project will
be confirmed as the master plan for the site
is developed.
Dai Gum Loong Golden Dragon Museum
The City and the Golden Dragon Museum are expansion
raising funds to purchase a new Imperial Dragon, The Golden Dragon Museum is a renowned
Dai Gum Loong. He will replace current Imperial tourist attraction in Bendigo that houses a superb
Dragon, Sun Loong, who parades through Chinese collection of antiquities that are rarely
Bendigo’s streets during the annual Bendigo seen outside of China. It offers a living history of
Easter Festival and is the highlight of the Gala Chinese people since their arrival on the Bendigo
Parade. Funding is needed to purchase Dai Gum goldfields to the present day. Expanding the
Loong, restore and conserve Sun Loong, and for museum would see it developed into a dedicated
the Bendigo Chinese Association to buy 100 new Chinese cultural centre. A business case has
uniforms, gators and sashes for performances. been prepared by the City and the Museum.
It is envisaged Sun Loong will hand over the The project is also an investment in enhancing
streets to Dai Gum Loong in 2019. cultural relations and further promoting the
Total project cost – $750,000 diversity of our community.
Australian Government – $250,000 Total project cost – $16M
Victorian Government – $250,000 Australian Government – $5M
Local Government – $100,000 Victorian Government – $10M
Other – $150,000 (community donations, Local Government – $1M
partly funded)
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Connecting Greater Bendigo
A diverse, accessible and
far-reaching public transport
network with complementary
timetables and infrastructure
is the key to keeping Greater
Bendigo moving and liveable.
The network would help limit
traffic congestion, support
active travel (walking, cycling
and catching public transport)
and accommodate forecast
population growth.
The City’s Connecting Greater
Bendigo: Integrated Transport
and Land Use Strategy (ITLUS) Artist impression: Golden Square station
is truly innovative in its
approach to people movement Bendigo Metro Rail expansion
and places Greater Bendigo Bendigo Metro Rail is a key action in the Victorian • Service more trains in V/Line workshops
at the forefront of influencing Government’s public transport action plan for (support job creation)
Bendigo and is in the City’s ITLUS. There are 24
commuter travel behaviour. services to Melbourne each day and trains also
Victorian Government funding to implement and
promote the Bendigo Metro Rail service, open
The Victorian Government has stop in the suburbs of Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk
more stations, and deliver a more frequent and
already supported the rollout and Epsom. There is scope to include these and
efficient service.
other suburbs in an expanded rail network that
of ITLUS and adopted the would create our own metro-style rail service.
strategy’s One-in-Five program, Bendigo Metro Rail complements the Victorian Bendigo Railway Station and
Government’s $91M investment in passenger rail
which encourages people to precinct redevelopment
services across Bendigo and Echuca as part of
walk, ride, scoot or catch public the Regional Rail Revival. The following stations The Victorian Government is currently investing in
(to be built or re-opened) and additional track a major upgrade of the Bendigo Railway Station
transport one day in their work and infrastructure are required to enhance to cope with expanding use and is funding a
working week. rail services: master plan to scope potential development
opportunities in the wider station precinct owned
• Golden Square station (re-open)
by VicTrack. Relocating the stabling of trains
• Marong station (new) and rail line upgrade from the Bendigo Railway Station precinct to a
• Huntly station (new) suitable site on the edge of Bendigo would free
up land in the railway station precinct for major
• Harcourt station (located in Mount Alexander redevelopment opportunities. The City is working
Shire, re-open or new) with the landowners of a number of large
• Goornong station (new) adjoining sites to develop complementary
land uses and development proposals.
• Duplicate the rail line between Bendigo
and Kyneton to provide greater capacity For the Victorian Government to work with the City
for additional services to facilitate planning and redevelopment of the
• Continued upgrade of Swan Hill and Bendigo Railway Station precinct and adjoining
Echuca rail lines development sites.
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Bendigo Airport terminal Intersection upgrades Trails and active travel network
building upgrade A safe, clean and efficient freight system is Following consultation with regional partners
In 2017, the City completed stage two of the central to the future prosperity and liveability and the community, including through
Bendigo Airport expansion project that delivered of Greater Bendigo and the region. The City has preparation of the Greater Bendigo Public Space
a new 1,600m runway capable of accepting recently completed the Bendigo Freight Study: Plan and Plan Greater Bendigo, the City has
aircraft carrying up to 70 people. When an airline How goods are moved around Greater Bendigo, identified the following strategic priorities for
commits to operating out of Bendigo for daily which puts Greater Bendigo at the forefront trail, walking and cycling network improvements
flights, it is going to need an improved terminal of strategic planning, new investment and for tourism, everyday travel and recreation.
building. The terminal building will require the infrastructure maintenance decisions. Design • Construction of the Bendigo ‘Low Line’
extension of power, water, telecommunications and timely delivery of solutions that tackle both walking and cycling corridor
and sewerage services, which will be essential public safety and improve freight efficiency offer
to support regular passenger transport services the greatest opportunities. The study found • Ironbark Gully Trail and public space corridor
and also the development of a business park investment in the following key intersections with signalised main road crossings
for aviation-compatible businesses. will bring immediate city-wide and long-term • La Trobe University to Bendigo Railway Station
regional benefits: and city centre walking and cycling priority link
Total project cost – $10M (new terminal building
and utilities extension) • Sailors Gully/Bendigo-Pyramid Road • Spring Gully Mountain Bike Trail Network and
intersection, Eaglehawk North Goldfields Trail
Australian Government – $4.5M
Victorian Government – $4.5M • Howard Street/Midland Highway intersection, • McIvor Road underpass, linking Spring Gully
Epsom Trail with Bendigo Creek Trail
City of Greater Bendigo – $1M
• Hattam Street/Allingham Street intersection, • Walking, cycling network and horse trail
Golden Square way-finding and directional signage
For the Victorian Government to continue to invest • O’Keefe Rail Trail provision of infrastructure
in road safety and to prioritise upgrading these and Heathcote to Wallan extension
intersections, as highlighted in the City’s
Victorian Government investment in infrastructure
freight study.
to enhance Greater Bendigo’s trail network.
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Healthy heart of Victoria
Many factors affect our health Making health everybody’s business, New library and community hubs
and wellbeing, such as where Loddon Campaspe councils Today, a library is much more than a place to
and how we live, work and Rural communities have poorer health outcomes borrow books. The Goldfields Library Corporation
than their metropolitan peers, with rural people Plan 2015-2019 identifies the need to provide
play, the health of our local dying up to 2.5 years earlier. They are more likely welcoming and flexible spaces that enable
environment, our income and to be obese, have higher rates of tobacco smoking people to work, connect, learn and relax. The
and higher levels of alcohol consumption. Local Bendigo Library is also reaching capacity. It has
education level, what we eat Government has a mandate to protect, improve approximately 2,000 people pass through each
and drink, and our relationships and promote the health and wellbeing of day, so there is a need to modernise existing
infrastructure in neighbouring suburbs to
with family and friends. The communities. Over the past 12-18 months, councils
develop contemporary, fit-for-purpose library
across Victoria have led the development of new
success and liveability of a Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans but and community hubs. The City would like to
community can largely be due to their low revenue base, the majority of develop two new library and community hub
Loddon Campaspe councils have limited resources sites, one in Kangaroo Flat and the other
attributed to how healthy it is. to lead the implementation of their plans. This in Eaglehawk.
The City has identified a range leaves the effort with local health services, which There is an opportunity to co-locate the
of projects that will enhance have limited influence across the wider community. Eaglehawk hub in the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre.
The project would include upgrading the centre
the health and wellbeing of A regional prevention network of health and
to meet modern expectations of an aquatic and
wellbeing brokers is required to work across the
residents and also the local six Loddon Campaspe councils, supported by a leisure facility and consolidate other services
environment, which includes central team, to drive the delivery of Municipal at the venue. The redevelopment will build on
Public Health and Wellbeing Plans. The brokers the strengths of Canterbury Park, Lake Neangar,
how we will manage our will be experienced public health practitioners surrounding regional facilities and the
waste into the future. who will work with their local communities to heritage gardens.
build knowledge and commitment, drive systems Costings associated with these projects will
change and make health everybody’s business. be confirmed by June 2018.
Total project cost – $4.5M (over four years)
Victorian Government – $4.5M Regional Resource
Recovery Centre
Bendigo Creek restoration In August 2017 the Victorian Government
This is a flagship project in the City’s Greater Environment Minister approved the Loddon
Bendigo Environment Strategy 2016-2021. The Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery
Bendigo Creek is the City’s hidden gem. More than Implementation Plan. This plan identified the
30 per cent of the City’s population live within five need for a regional-scale waste facility within
minutes’ walk of the creek corridor, while 16 schools the southern area of the region, with Bendigo
and 80 per cent of our retail floor space are located being the major generator and manager of waste
along the creek. The City would like to return part in this area. The City’s existing landfill is due to
of the creek to a natural water way, particularly in reach capacity in approximately 2020/2021 and
the highly modified sections (some constructed alternative facilities will need to be planned
sections will need to remain but require significant for, constructed and operational prior to this
restoration). Restoration of the creek requires a date. The proposed facility would maximise
strategic effort involving the City, Dja Dja Wurrung, resource recovery for municipal, commercial
Department of Environment, Land, Water and and industrial waste.
Planning, Coliban Water, North Central Catchment Total project cost – $30M (approximately)
Management Authority and the community.
Australian Government – $12.5M
For the Victorian Government to work with the City Victorian Government – $12.5M
to adopt the Bendigo Creek restoration project
Local Government – $5M
as a flagship and transformative project, and
undertake a series of business cases, feasibility
studies and construction projects.
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Artist impression: Bendigo Creek restorationFood Hub Regional sporting facilities
Eating well is good for our health, so the localisation As Greater Bendigo continues to grow, so too Bendigo Regional Athletics Complex
of food services is essential for our wellbeing and does the need for additional facilities that The City has completed detailed designs for a
to help address food insecurity issues. Research complement our 21st century city. These facilities lighting upgrade to support night time athletics
indicates the high cost of food is a major contributor will ensure residents have the opportunity to competition and training, as well as soccer
to food insecurity. This, together with more pursue their sporting interests locally. training on the infield area during the winter
extreme weather, harsher farming environments months. Extension of the pavilion and spectator
and decreasing farming resources means there Garden Gully Hockey Pavilion areas is also necessary, and will include two
needs to be greater emphasis on and support for new unisex change rooms, amenities, additional
This project includes the refurbishment of
agribusiness and non-farming methods such as the
existing clubrooms and construction of a new storage and landscaping.
development of food hubs and urban agriculture.
double-storey building. The project will deliver
The Victorian Government is currently developing Total project cost – $1.45M (lighting – $400,000 /
six change rooms, storage for nine hockey clubs,
a Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence at Bendigo pavilion and spectator area – $1.05M)
social space, meeting room, office, kitchen/kiosk,
Kangan TAFE, and a food hub would complement Victorian Government – $1M
amenities and elevated spectator viewing areas.
this facility. The City has completed a business case
City of Greater Bendigo – $450,000
and is seeking to undertake the detailed design Total project cost – $4.3M
and development of a regional food hub that can Victorian Government – $3M
support food relief, education and production. Bendigo Botanic Gardens,
City of Greater Bendigo – $1.3M
Total project cost – $200,000 White Hills community hub
Note – the City has funded and is currently
Victorian Government – $100,000 constructing a new International Hockey This facility will form the heart of the
City of Greater Bendigo – $100,000 Federation-accredited wet pitch valued at $1.5M. Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills and is
considered stage two of the Garden for the
Junortoun sports hub Future development. It will provide essential
Women in sport visitor amenities and allow the Gardens to
This facility would be developed at the Catholic
The Victorian Government has recently created deliver important educational programs and
College Bendigo, Junortoun campus. Suburbs
the first Office of Women in Sport. Continued demonstrate environmentally sustainable design.
to the east of Bendigo, including Junortoun
investment in sporting facilities and infrastructure and Strathfieldsaye, are experiencing incredible Total project cost – $5M
that encourage women and girls to participate growth and participation in sport. This project Victorian Government – $2.5M
in sport, particularly women’s change rooms would deliver multiple ovals, tennis and netball
and the creation of female and family-friendly courts, change rooms, kiosk facilities and City of Greater Bendigo – $2.5M
environments, is essential. expansion of the stadium.
Continued Victorian Government investment Total project cost – $8M Bendigo Health towers removal
in women’s sport, particularly the upgrade of
Victorian Government – $4M To complete the construction of the $630M
infrastructure in rural and regional areas.
City of Greater Bendigo – $2M world-class Bendigo Hospital, it is proposed
to relocate a substantial array of ambulatory
Other – $2M
Lord’s Raceway rehabilitation services, dental services and
support services from the north and east
The Bendigo Harness Racing Club is one of Kennington Recreation Reserve
towers (located to the right of the Anne Caudle
Victoria’s largest clubs, conducting 33 harness pavilion upgrade
Centre) to the former hospital site where an
meetings a year at its Lord’s Raceway Complex in This project was identified as part of a 2013 Ambulatory Care Centre of Excellence will be
Junortoun. There is an overarching plan for the review of the most efficient and effective ways developed. The link bridge over Arnold Street
multi-purpose harness complex to construct a new to allocate sporting facilities for junior and will allow interaction between the new hospital
covered horse stall area at a cost of approximately senior sport to enhance participation across the and the Ambulatory Care Centre of Excellence.
$2M, which will enable the club to attract key municipality. Upgrading the pavilion will provide The total project cost includes construction,
racing events such as the Inter Dominion heats facilities suitable for sports men and women, as refurbishment, relocation, demolition and
and the Breeders Crown series. This development well as provide a centre for community activities. landscaping elements.
will attract significant visitor numbers, providing a The City has previously converted old tennis
further boost to local tourism and accommodation courts at the reserve into three multipurpose Total project cost – $52M
providers. The covered area will allow the venue to tennis/netball courts with lighting at a cost Australian Government – $26M
become multipurpose, so it could support riding of $438,000. Victorian Government – $26M
for the disabled, a men’s shed on non-race days/
nights and horse sales. Total project cost – $3.4M
Victorian Government – $1.5M
Total project cost – $2M
City of Greater Bendigo – $1.9M
Victorian Government – $1M
City of Greater Bendigo – $250,000
Other – $750,000
21Thriving regional communities
Greater Bendigo includes Rural community hubs Marong Regional Business
productive agricultural areas Develop hubs across the rural areas of the Park development
and many small towns and municipality that can serve as activity centres The City is developing the region’s first business
for communities by providing meeting places, park 15 kilometres west of Bendigo in Marong.
villages such as Heathcote, consulting rooms for visiting services, library This is a key project identified in the Loddon
Axedale, Huntly, Marong, agencies and WiFi. Infrastructure already Campaspe Regional Growth Plan and the City’s
exists, so funding is required to modify these economic development and transport strategies.
Elmore, Goornong, Kamarooka, premises for future use. The Goldfields Library The 300ha business park is located near the
Lockwood, Neilborough, Corporation Plan 2015-2019 identifies the need junction of the Calder, Calder Alternative and
to provide welcoming and flexible spaces that
Sebastian, Woodvale, Raywood, enable people to work, connect, learn and relax.
Wimmera Highways, and the railway that serves
much of north western Victoria. It would support
Mia Mia and Redesdale. They Master planning work to support this type of more than 3,000 jobs, focused on transport,
are renowned for their lifestyle, development has been done for the Raywood warehousing, logistics, storage, distribution and
and Redesdale communities, however there manufacturing. To support the development
strong sense of community are other communities that require similar of the site, water, sewerage, gas and electricity
and for the opportunities they infrastructure. It is expected the development of capacity will need to be expanded and supplied
each site would cost approximately $2.5M, the to the site. The City is working with VicRoads to
provide for residents, visitors following breakdown in costs is an estimate. plan the three entrance points, which will require
and businesses. Total project cost – $2.5M (per site) extensive road works. VicRoads needs to prepare
the business case and an Environmental Effects
Australian Government – $500,000 Statement for the western and northern bypasses
Victorian Government – $500,000 of the Marong township, which will secure
City of Greater Bendigo – $1.2M safe traffic flows and access, and facilitate the
Other – $300,000 expansion and growth of the business park.
For the Australian and Victorian Governments to
fund upgrading utilities and prepare a business
Heathcote dementia village case investigating the development of the western
business case and northern bypasses
Dementia is the single greatest cause of
disability in older Australians. There are currently
no dementia-only care facilities in Victoria.
Heathcote is considered to be an ideal location to
develop the village due to its proximity to natural
and built attractions and a major capital city and
regional city, and ideal climate. A state-of-the-art
dementia village would maximise the quality
of life of dementia sufferers by providing a safe
and stimulating environment. At the same time
the village would also serve as a research centre
into medical breakthroughs to prevent future
generations suffering from the disease.
A business case would investigate the provision
of a 150-place dementia village, including a
teaching/research/workforce development
centre in Heathcote.
Total project cost – $330,000
Australian Government – $150,000
Victorian Government – $150,000
City of Greater Bendigo – $10,000
Other – $20,000
= confirmed funding 23Innovation
The pace of change today is the Renewable energy Groundwater solutions
fastest it has ever been and the Solar parks Shallow groundwater can be found under
slowest it will ever be again. Bendigo’s surface. In central Bendigo the problem
The development of solar parks on contaminated
has historically been alleviated by mining, which
areas is an innovative way to make use of
lowered groundwater levels. Since mining ceased
As a result of this change, it is a land that is already available and cannot be
in 2011, groundwater is returning to its naturally
developed. Council has a policy to reduce
necessity for great cities to be greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2020,
shallow levels. The historic mine shafts and
tunnels provide flow paths for the groundwater
constantly innovating. Bendigo based on a 2011 emissions profile. The most
and concentrate discharges at various points
has been a host for innovation productive way to achieve this is to transition our
along the Bendigo Creek. The discharges are
electricity consumption to zero carbon electricity.
since the gold rush began in saline, contain elevated levels of arsenic, heavy
Furthermore, the City’s Greater Bendigo metals and hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg gas).
1851 with institutions like the Environment Strategy 2016-2021 sets a goal for The Victorian Government has made a short-term
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank the municipality to be powered 100 per cent by investment in managing this problem, which
renewable energy by 2036. The City is currently involves pumping and treating groundwater
leading the way. investigating solar park options in conjunction from the Central Deborah Gold Mine tourist
with the Bendigo Community Power Hub and attraction to prevent discharge into the Bendigo
We need to be coming up with the old White Hills landfill is one site being Creek. This is an expensive way to manage the
innovative solutions to issues investigated as a potential site for a 2MW or problem and a long-term financially, socially and
4MW solar park. environmentally sustainable solution is required
like water, energy, transport and to ensure the continued prosperity and liveability
civic engagement. Total project cost – $5M (for Council to own,
of urban Bendigo
construct and operate)
Victorian Government – $5M For the Victorian Government to fund and deliver
a permanent solution in consultation with the
For the Victorian Government to make available City by 2021.
surplus government land sites that are not
suitable for commercial or residential use.
These sites would be subject to further
investigation to see if they could be used
for solar energy generation.
For the Victorian Government to create
legislation to support the co-generation
of electricity across private boundaries.
Embedded solar network
The View Street Arts Precinct is an ideal
location for an embedded network
to reduce the costs of our electricity
bills across the Bendigo Art Gallery,
The Capital Theatre and neighbouring GREATER BENDIGO
ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY
sports facilities. A feasibility study 2016 - 2021
indicates savings of up to $45,000 per
annum would be achieved from the
consolidation of the electricity supply
into an embedded network.
Detailed design – $50,000 (City of Greater Bendigo)
Implementation and construction of the
embedded network – $500,000 (Victorian
Government)
Installation of on-site generation systems – $200,000
(Victorian Government)
25Bendigo Health Innovation and A City Deal for Bendigo Jobs for tomorrow
Digital Health Accelerator A City Deal will ensure that the heart of regional There is an opportunity for the Bendigo
Digital innovations are changing the way Victoria is able to continue being a renowned Manufacturing Group to partner with leading
healthcare is delivered. Development of an place to live, work and visit. The Bendigo City Australian and international research institutions
Innovation Centre at Bendigo Health will Deal offers something unprecedented for the to build and retain local jobs, and local capability
address the current challenges facing our Australian and Victorian Governments to be a in innovation and technology. The advanced
nation’s health care delivery system such as cost part of. It encompasses the only current City manufacturing sector relies on further investment
efficiency, quality of care and innovative health Deal bid backed by a local consortia model in capacity, research and development, and
care delivery, and provide rapid assessment, of governance, with strong local financial and the latest technology such as robotics to help it
coordinated facilitation and partnership intellectual investment. The proposal takes full deliver for local, national and export customers.
development. Start-up companies often lack advantage of the collaboration happening in To ensure the sector supports further investment,
the opportunity to access a world-class health Bendigo, this is fully highlighted with one of the education, training and retains and grows jobs,
system but the centre will empower clinicians, key pillars of the deal being the first municipal dedicated resources are required to be the
researchers and health start-ups to pursue an bond for Australia facilitated by Bendigo Bank. conduit between industry wanting to do research
entrepreneurial mindset within a structured Discussions with Australian and Victorian and applied research universities.
collaborative framework. Governments to date have been encouraging
Total project cost – $450,000
and constructive.
Although strongly focused on digital health, the Victorian Government – $150,000
project could deliver best practices and helpful For the Australian and Victorian Governments
City of Greater Bendigo – $150,000
resources to aid all innovators in developing to work together with the City and the Smarter
an idea that is impactful and economically Bendigo consortium to negotiate, secure and fund Other – $150,000
sustainable in a regional context. This supports a City Deal that will secure the future of the Greater
start-up companies to have their innovations Bendigo region for decades to come.
validated, tested and potentially accelerated
into the health sector.
For the Victorian Government to provide seed
funding of $2M to project manage and stimulate
the initiative.
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