20/05/2025
Project Status Updates
Project Status Update – May 2025
The Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct (BREP) is identified as a priority in both Plan for Victoria and Victoria’s Economic Growth Statement. To support long-term economic growth in the region, the VPA, in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and key government stakeholders, are preparing a precinct planning framework for BREP. Since our last update in November 2024, we have progressed:
- The precinct infrastructure strategy in partnership with Development Victoria and the City of Greater Bendigo.
- Preparation of the draft planning scheme amendment package and economic framework study.
The draft planning scheme amendment package proposes to rezone the precinct for employment uses while applying a Development Plan Overlay to guide its future development.
A new local planning policy is also proposed to provide strategic direction for employment land supply in Marong West based on the economic framework study.
What’s next
In the coming months, we will continue targeted consultation with landowners and key stakeholders in preparation for wider consultation of the project later this year.