In 2026, the City of Greater Bendigo will undertake a project to improve the Bendigo Library’s public toilet facilities.
Bendigo Library Amenity Renewal
In 2026, the City of Greater Bendigo will undertake a project to improve the Bendigo Library’s public toilet facilities.
Bendigo Library is one of Greater Bendigo’s most accessed and used public buildings and this project will provide greatly improved toilet and family facilities for the many hundreds of people who visit the library daily.
The aim of the project is to bring the facilities up to current National Construction Code compliant conditions and make the public toilet facilities safer and easier to access. During the construction phase the existing public toilets and family bathroom/baby feeding area will be closed. Patrons will be directed to use the public toilet facilities provided at the Hargreaves street multi-level carpark and the limited toilet facilities on level one of the library.
The bulk of the noisy demolition works will occur during morning hours, and library users are advised to be aware of this when planning their visit. However, there may also be intermittent noisy disruptions during the period of works.
The total number of toilets provided at the library will remain the same once construction works are complete.
The current female toilet/nappy change room will change to an all-gender family bathroom and baby feeding area. It will remain in its current location.
About this project
The works will include:
- Demolition of the existing female/nappy change room opposite the reception desk and refurbishment of this area to provide all parents/carers access to a space that is more family friendly
- Demolition of the existing public toilet area and construction of self-contained toilet cubicles to improve safety and efficiency
- Reconfiguring the existing adjacent Activity Room, into office spaces to provide passive surveillance for improved safety and staff accessibility
- Construction of a dedicated cleaner’s room for improved cleaning functionality
Project Funding
The project is a joint initiative between the City of Greater Bendigo and the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP). LLIP will provide funding of $412,586.00 and the remainder will be funded by the City over the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 financial years.
Project Timing
The works are scheduled to commence early in the first half of 2026 and take six to nine months to complete, subject to building permit approval and the appointment and mobilisation of contractors.