Annual Report 2014-2015

The City of Greater Bendigo Annual Report 2014-2015 provides a comprehensive account of Council's performance from July 1 2014 to June 30 2015. 

We have made good progress responding to the Independent Review, with 53 of the 69 recommendations completed. Other achievement this financial year include: 

• Completion and adoption of the Loddon Mallee Regional Strategic Plan 2015-2018 in partnership with other regional councils  
• Wide use of the upgraded library facilities  
• Community engagement activities were undertaken, using different forms of technology  
• Implemented the Customer Service Closing the Loop Action Plan for 2014- 2015 
• Conversion to energy efficient street lighting continued as part of the ‘Lighting the Regions’ project

Strategic planning

Our planning for growth included: 

• Hospital Precinct Structure Plan completed and implementation commenced  
• Rosalind Park Recreation Reserve Precinct Master Plan completed  
• Bendigo Theatre Project (Ulumbarra Theatre) was completed  
• The network of cycle and walking paths was further extended  
• The Residential Development Strategy 2014 was developed and adopted which encompasses the urban growth boundary, new growth areas, housing diversity and medium density infill residential options  
• The Domestic Wastewater Management Strategy was completed as required by State Government legislation