Bendigo Infrastructure Projects Advance with New Milestones

Construction is set to begin on the $45 million Stage 1 redevelopment of the Bendigo Art Gallery, the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the City, with $9 million in Council investment securing over $34 million in external funding.

The 2025/2026 Budget underpins several of these works, committing resources to transport links, airport improvements and water infrastructure that directly affect daily movement and services in Bendigo.

Bendigo Art Gallery and Stadium Works

The Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment forms the centrepiece of current activity. Separate from that, the $5 million Bendigo Stadium upgrade delivers two new courts, refurbishment of existing courts, new lighting, solar panels and accessibility improvements through the Victorian Government's Bendigo Sports Package.

Water and Sewer Projects

The $82.6 million Bendigo Solids Handling Project at the Water Reclamation Plant reached a milestone in 2026 with its first concrete pour and remains on track for completion in 2028. Over $20 million in federal funding supports related upgrades, including $11.3 million for sewer pump stations in Marong and construction of 6km of rising mains to unlock 2,369 new homes.

Walking Trail and Bridge Renewals

The same budget funds a 4.4km Low Line Walking and Cycling Trail between Golden Square and White Hills, upgrades to the Bendigo Airport cross-strip runway and renewals of Thistle Street and Wade Street bridges.

These projects together represent coordinated investment across arts, sport, water treatment and active transport networks. Residents can expect continued construction activity at the listed sites through the current financial year, with the Solids Handling Project scheduled to reach full operation in 2028.