Budget funding to boost visitor economy
The draft 2020/2021 Budget will invest in attracting and retaining events and exhibitions to bring visitors back to Greater Bendigo when restrictions on travel and social gatherings are lifted.
Budget funds new shade pavilion in Hargreaves Mall, infrastructure upgrades
The draft 2020/2021 Budget includes a $43.5M (capital works) investment in projects that maintain and develop the City’s infrastructure, while also supporting the local economy by providing jobs to various local contractors.
Payment deferrals for 2020/2021 rates and charges
The draft 2020/2021 Budget’s $43.5M capital works program and $193M operating budget, which funds various essential services, is based on a two per cent rate increase.
Budget to provide relief for business
The draft 2020/2021 Budget will waive various fees and charges to support local businesses struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budget to extend organics collection service to rural towns, commercial businesses
The draft 2020/2021 Budget will fund the extension of the fortnightly kerbside organics collection service to the small townships of Axedale, Heathcote, Elmore and Goornong in late 2020.
Budget funds community resilience initiatives
The draft 2020/2021 Budget will fund a range of initiatives that support safety and resilience to assist the Greater Bendigo community to recover from COVID19.
Budget funding for more street trees across Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo plans to plant 3,000 trees a year by 2024 as part of implementing the City’s Greening Greater Bendigo strategy.
Full steam ahead for GovHub construction, city centre set to thrive
The Bendigo city centre is about to experience a major construction boom after the Greater Bendigo City Council confirmed its commitment to the $90M Bendigo GovHub project.
Epsom Skate Park nears completion
Work on the new junior skate park at Epsom Village Green is nearing completion.
City to commence construction of new roundabout at Camp and Church Streets, Kangaroo Flat
The City of Greater Bendigo will commence works on Monday May 25 to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Camp and Church Streets, Kangaroo Flat to improve the safety of the area.