Greater Bendigo All-Electric Subdivision Rules and Circular Economy Policy Shape Residential Development
New rules require all-electric subdivisions from 2024 and compulsory organic waste collection in Urban Bendigo and Marong, with direct effects on housing costs and household services for local residents.
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From 1 January 2024, new subdivisions in the City of Greater Bendigo must be all-electric under Victoria’s Gas Substitution Roadmap legislation. This requirement applies to developers and future residents building in those areas, removing gas connections from new housing projects.
Rules on waste and land use for households
The Council has implemented a Circular Economy and Zero Waste Policy that requires all materials in projects to be 100% recyclable or reusable, with a target to halve organic landfill volume by 2030. Organic waste collection is compulsory for all residential properties in designated zones of Urban Bendigo and Marong, with charges levied annually under the Local Government Act. Residents in these zones receive the service and pay the associated fees each year.
Environmental regulations also mandate a Duty to Notify and Duty to Manage for contaminated land, including historical gold mining arsenic, if notifiable contamination is present. These duties are enforced by Victoria EPA and apply when land is developed or managed.
Planning requirements for vegetation
The Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme requires permits for removing native vegetation and applies the avoid, minimise and offset approach to protect biodiversity and remnant flora. Property owners seeking to clear vegetation must follow this process before any removal occurs.
These policies affect daily community services by setting standards for waste handling, energy connections in new homes, and land management practices. Residents in affected zones pay annual charges for organic collection, while those involved in subdivisions or land development must meet all-electric standards and notification duties. The planning scheme process adds steps for any native vegetation removal on private land.
Forward implementation continues under the existing legislation and council policy documents. Residents can review obligations through the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and council waste service details when planning building work or property management.
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