May 16th, 2022Tramways expansion at Bendigo

The Bendigo Tramways expansion is another step closer, with the project now out to tender.
The $10.7 million project is being delivered by the state government in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Heritage Attractions, to create additional storage space and deliver upgraded workshop equipment to restore heritage rolling stock.
The release of the tender follows a period of community consultation and design work for the project, with a high-level concept design for the expansion presented to the community last year.
This feedback led to the design being further refined, with locals given another chance to provide their comments and input, particularly on the new storage facilities and how construction impacts can be minimised.
The feedback received was then taken into account when putting together the detailed development plan and informed the planning approvals process.
Contractors interested in the tender can apply online at the City of Greater Bendigo’s e-procure site:
eprocure.com.au/Bendigo
Works on the project are scheduled to get underway later this year.
Minister for Regional Development Mary Anne Thomas said the expansion of Bendigo Tramways would support skilled jobs in the Bendigo area and give more people the opportunity to learn unique skills that will help to preserve Victoria’s transport history.