06/10/2026
UPDATE: Maiden Gully Town Centre Consultation
We have just been advised that the consultation process previously advertised for 25 September will not proceed as a public meeting. Instead, the City of Greater Bendigo will be conducting two pop-up sessions and one drop-in session, as outlined in the flyer below.
If you are planning to attend one of these sessions, I encourage you to consider the results of the Maiden Gully Progress Association community survey, published in the April 2026 edition of the Maiden Gully Mail.
83% of respondents supported the question: “Should the Town Centre become a modern community and sporting precinct?"
Key Community Messages from the 83% Support
• 83% support for a town centre sporting and community precinct
• Strong demand for a centralised sporting hub
• Significant support for youth facilities, including a skate park, pump track and BMX facilities
• Growing community demand for an indoor aquatic facility
• Broad support for a community hub concept
• Recognition that traffic management and access improvements will be essential
As outlined in our most recent publication, the MGPA does not support the further expansion of recreation facilities on Golf Links Road. Instead, we advocate for the acquisition and rezoning of two strategically located parcels of land within the heart of Maiden Gully to create a modern, accessible recreation precinct capable of serving our growing community.
This proposal would better accommodate the needs of our current sporting clubs, including 20 cricket teams, 18 football teams and 22 netball teams, while aligning with :
• State Government infill development policies.
• Current access to an existing public bus service, unlike Golf Links Road
• Safe walking and cycling access for many residents
• Greater equity of access for young people, older residents and those without access to a private vehicle
• Improved integration with the town centre
• Enhanced emergency management outcomes through its proximity to the CFA and a more defendable location during bushfire events
Our version highlights accessibility and equity, which are often key planning considerations for Council and the PSP process. •Greater equity of access for young people, older residents and those without access to a private vehicle
This consultation is an important opportunity to help shape the future of Maiden Gully. We urge all residents to participate and ensure their voices are heard.
https://letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au/maiden-gully-urban-design-framework
The CoGB has provided the above Link to let's talk
Community feedback closes Friday November 6.
