City of Greater Bendigo commits to major rural projects as part of proposed budget

That includes a showpiece $1.5 million on an Axedale-Kimbolton Road renewal.

The works would take place around Doaks Road.

Rural areas would get $3.2 million for gravel road re-sheeting.

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The rapidly growing satellite suburb of Huntly would get $50,000 for a town square concept design.

The suburb would also get a new shade structure, funding to maintain its public hall and $150,000 to help upgrade a Waratah Road intersection.

Kamarooka would get money for a public hall upgrade and money to design and install a new monument.

Axedale could get $600,000 for its tennis courts and a shed shelter. Its public hall and preschool could also get funds.

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Elmore would get new pool shade sales, Maiden Gully would get design for its recreation reserve and Strathfieldsaye would get money to expand its "green spine" of vegetation between Wellesley Street and Apsley Lane.

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