Community Members Reflect on Bendigo Infrastructure Upgrades

Construction of the $45M stage one Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment will start in 2025/2026, representing the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the City of Greater Bendigo. Residents in central Bendigo are already considering how the work will change access to the gallery and surrounding areas during construction.

Stadium and Trail Projects

The Victorian Government has allocated $5 million for the Bendigo Stadium upgrade, including two new courts and lighting improvements. The 4.4km Bendigo Low Line Walking and Cycling Trail between Golden Square and White Hills received a $5M commitment to create an off-road shared path. People living near these sites have noted the potential for better recreation options once the work is complete.

Water and Housing Infrastructure

The $82.6 million Bendigo Solids Handling Project at the Water Reclamation Plant is underway with completion expected in 2028. In Marong, $11.3 million in federal funding is allocated to upgrade three sewer pump stations and construct 6km of rising mains, enabling 2,369 new homes including 240 social/affordable housing units. Families and households in these suburbs are watching how the upgrades will support future growth while managing current services.

Why These Works Matter Now

These investments arrive together and touch daily life for people who use the stadium, walk or cycle the new trail, rely on the water system, or plan to live in the new homes. The projects span cultural, sporting, environmental and housing needs across different parts of the city.

Evidence for the scale of the work comes directly from the listed funding amounts and timelines. The art gallery project is described as the largest the City of Greater Bendigo has ever taken on. The solids handling project carries an explicit completion target of 2028. The Marong sewer works are tied to a precise number of new homes and social housing units.

Next steps will see contractors begin site preparation for the art gallery stage one and continue work on the water reclamation plant. Residents can follow updates through the City of Greater Bendigo and Victorian Government channels as each project moves forward.