The $3.37 million works will commence in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and state government.

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The Ewing Park Recreation Precinct is bordered by Brougham Street, Williamson Street, Harcourt Street and Havlin Street West and is home to the United Cricket Club, Sandhurst Junior Football Club and St Therese's Junior Football Club.

It is close to the Bendigo City Centre and has strong connections to the popular Bendigo Back Creek Walking and Cycling Trail.

The stage 2 works will include construction of:

City of Greater Bendigo health and wellbeing director Vicky Mason said the second stage of the redevelopment was exciting.

She said it was a major project that focused on creating infrastructure for non-organised, active and passive activity opportunities.

"Importantly, it will cater for children, young people, families and people of all ages, abilities and cultures," she said.

"This project is important because it will deliver a multi-purpose community and sporting precinct that will support recreation and participation for people of all ages and abilities.

"It will also build on the recent $1.6m first stage improvements completed in 2020 which included construction of a new oval with irrigation system, construction of a dual lane, synthetic walking/running track and a picket fence around the perimeter of the oval and the installation of AFL standard LED training lights."

Ms Mason said the project included a continuous, accessible 2.5 metre path of travel to link with all facilities within Ewing Park and the Back Creek Trail.

"There will also be colour contrasts to indicate distinct levels as well as various zones and accessible facilities throughout the site," she said.

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"Environmentally sustainable design is also reflected through landscaping and urban greening, water sensitive urban design and the use of recycled materials where possible.

"We expect that this major project, due to its accessibility and proximity to larger community catchments, will be well utilised and become a destination park for many in our community and for visitors to Greater Bendigo as well."

The $3.37M stage 2 project is funded by a $2.89M grant from the Victorian Government Department of Sport and Recreation Victoria and $480,000 from the City of Greater Bendigo.

Work will commence in November 2021 and is expected to be complete by June 2023.

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