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Moving up - big plans for Bendigo CBD site
Update
A PROPOSED Wills Street development has won the support of City of Greater Bendigo staff.
A report to Wednesday’s council meeting has recommended councillors grant a planning permit to build a four storey multi-use complex.
The report states that the development meets the council’s development strategies and a car park waiver could be offset with sustainable transport options.
As the Bendigo Advertiser previously reported, two objections were lodged with the council.
The objections included fears of overshadowing and a loss of privacy.
Consultation between the developers and the concerned residents resulted in the removal of the formal objections.
Meanwhile, a report to council has presented three options for a Kangaroo Flat aquatic centre.
The first option would cost $25.8 million for a 25 metre pool and the closure of Kangaroo Flat, Long Gully and Golden Square swimming pools. It will also include construction of a Long Gully aquatic playspace.
The second option would be similar to option one except with a 50 metre pool and cost $28.97 million.
The third option would $28.8 million and would be the same as option one but also include a lagoon pool at White Hills Botanical Gardens.
Earlier
TWO large-scale developments will go before City of Greater Bendigo councillors this week.
The Bendigo Advertiser believes councillors will decided on a proposed $12 million private development in Wills Street.
Sources have said the project had received two objections but both had since been removed.
Developers hope to build a multistorey complex between Edward and Mitchell streets.
The development would feature ground-floor retail outlets and laneway cafes and office space on the second floor.
The top two levels would include two- and three-bedroom apartments.
The council voted at its last meeting to approve a similar development for the corner of Mitchell and Mollison streets.
That development, which Bendigo’s Scott Jackman is involved in, has retail and office spaces and apartments.
The Wills Street development seeks to provide a link between the Marketplace and Hargreaves Mall.
The development would have basement car parking.
The Bendigo Advertiser believes the council meeting will also debate a proposed Kangaroo Flat pool. The community launched a vocal campaign and submitted a petition with almost 3000 signatures urging the council to build a 50-metre pool.
Estimates have suggested the 50-metre pool could cost up to $4 million more than a 25-metre pool.
Upgrades for Eaglehawk’s indoor pool will also inflict a financial burden on the council this year.
Council staff have said the centre could need millions of dollars worth of repairs done.
The council will today release the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.
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