IT'S been a big week for Bendigo, with the city's councillors giving the green light to the GovHub.
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There is no doubt it's time for our city to 'grow up' - particularly in the central business district. While we've seen the results of significant investment by Bendigo Bank, and are in the early stages of seeing the flow on effects of a new hospital, there's no doubt there is room for more investment in the city centre
Bendigo is a growing city, and with that comes a responsibility to recognise the needs of the future.
In 2016, this newspaper wrote a letter to incoming councillors, stating on the front page:
As a councillor, your ambition should be to see our city grow and prosper. To build a stronger community.
For our city to move forward, we require councillors who respect each other and feel safe and comfortable to put forward different views.
We need you to focus on making thoughtful decisions and not get distracted by personalities.
You have been trusted to set the strategic direction and policies for one of the state's most vibrant and fastest-growing municipalities.
Your community will hold you accountable if you don't do this - and so too, will this newspaper.
We saw different views put by councillors during the debate, on a project that will not be without its challenges. But we also saw leadership by a council prepared to make difficult decisions that are in the best interest of the city.
The northern end of the CBD is about to undergo significant transformation with the new law courts and further investment in the TAFE precinct; the GovHub is a major piece in the puzzle which could well attract further investment in the city.
You can read more about this week's developments, and more of what's made the headlines, below.
Enjoy your Sunday,
Nicole
Nicole Ferrie, editor