A fair and open process

The VPA-led BREP program has been designed with strong probity measures.

These include:

• The VPA being appointed as the Planning Authority to lead precinct planning for BREP.
• Independent technical experts providing advice.
• Engagement with key government agencies.
• Public access to technical reports on the VPA project webpage.
• Open and inclusive community consultation and engagement.
• An independent review through the Planning Panels Victoria hearing process.

To ensure transparency, the City of Greater Bendigo also participates in two clearly separated roles:

• As the municipal authority – providing statutory planning and strategic advice
• As a landowner – engaged at the same stage as other landowners, with different staff representing this role to avoid conflicts of interest

To further strengthen integrity across the project, the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) have jointly appointed a Probity Officer to oversee alignment with the established probity plan.