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Planning Approvals Drive Bendigo's Housing and Infrastructure Growth
Approved projects tied to planning processes are advancing new homes, pathways and commercial space in central and outer areas.
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Planning approvals have cleared the way for multiple projects that will add housing stock and active travel infrastructure in Bendigo. The Flora Hill development at 2 Osborne Street is scheduled to deliver approximately 160 new homes, of which 56 will be social and affordable dwellings, with main construction due to start in 2027 following early works that began in 2025.
Flora Hill and Uniting Bendigo housing projects
Two separate housing initiatives illustrate how planning decisions are translating into completed and future supply. At the Uniting Bendigo site in central Bendigo, 73 energy-efficient social homes are now ready for families, with 75 percent allocated to priority housing waitlist candidates. The Flora Hill project at 2 Osborne Street will add further dwellings once construction ramps up after 2025 early works.
Bendigo Low Line and Queen Street commercial proposals
Active travel infrastructure is also moving forward under approved plans. The Bendigo Low Line pathway, a 4.4 km route along Bendigo Creek from Lake Weeroona to Golden Square, remains under construction with full completion expected in late 2026. In the Bendigo CBD, a proposed four-storey office building with a penthouse at 52 Queen Street has been put forward as higher-density commercial development.
Broader project pipeline and market context
Bendigo plans approximately $1.2 billion of new projects commencing construction in 2026, including the $300 million South Energy Raywood Solar Farm that will deliver 200 MW of clean energy. These approved developments sit alongside existing local market conditions where the VIC median sits around $490k and areas such as Flora Hill and Strathdale continue to attract remote workers and Melbourne commuters.
Next steps for buyers and investors involve monitoring construction timelines already set by the planning approvals, particularly the 2027 start at 2 Osborne Street and the late 2026 completion of the Bendigo Low Line pathway, to assess when new stock and infrastructure will become available.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.