Managed Growth Strategy
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See how the draft Managed Growth Strategy affects you and have your say.
Status: In progress
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The plan
The Huntly Structure Plan will:
- consider future expansions
- explore opportunities for more commercial and retail opportunities
- consider the infrastructure needs of the community for the next 30 years
Drafting of the structure plan has commenced, and includes feedback from the community and the vision that was voted for.
We are also preparing more technical studies to inform the plan including:
- Built heritage study
- Huntly drainage study
- Flood modelling for new growth area
- Epsom and Huntly Midland Highway
corridor review
- Neighbourhood character assessment
Related projects
The Managed Growth Strategy was adopted at the September 2024 Council meeting after public consultation in May – July 2024. This establishes a 30-year residential framework plan for urban Bendigo. It identifies Huntly as a growth area to accommodate longer-term growth.
Project updates
Frequently Asked Questions
A structure plan is a framework document. It helps to identify areas for new development, redevelopment, gradual change and improvement or infrastructure. It includes maps, plans, policies and guidelines.
The planning stage is set out in the timeline to help guide the process. Community are engaged to contribute to the development of the plan.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Applications for community reference group
July 12 - August 1, 2022
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Community consultation and workshops
August/September 2022
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Voting for Community Vision
July 14 - August 31, 2023
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Timeline item 4 - active
Collating data and drafting Structure Plan
September 2022 to date
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Draft Plan open for exhibition
2025
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Final Plan presented to Council for adoption
2025
Contact us
Have questions or want to learn more about this project, contact:
| Name | Alison Kiefel, Strategic Planner |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1300 002 642 |
| strategic.planning@bendigo.vic.gov.au |
