The City of Greater Bendigo welcomes the announcement of funding from the Victorian Government towards the key intersections of Howard Street and Midland Highway in Epsom and Calder Highway and Maiden Gully Road, Maiden Gully.
The funding is included in the Victorian Government's upcoming 2026/2027 Budget.
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Thomas Prince said the investment would deliver crucial upgrades to both important thoroughfares.
"Both intersections have been long-time advocacy priorities of Council, with significant work needed to improve safety and access," Cr Prince said.
"The Midland Highway is a key arterial road in our city, while Howard Street is a gazetted truck route, with both roads carrying approximately 10,000 vehicles each day.
"Significant development in Epsom has meant the current intersection is no longer adequate for the traffic and activity happening in the area. It is also an intersection that has experienced a number of reported casualty crashes.
"In Maiden Gully, the Calder Highway is a key thoroughfare for the west of Bendigo, which has an important role in accommodating future growth for our city.
"With an expected population forecast of 11,600 people by 2030, Maiden Gully is also near the neighbouring growth area of Marong.
"Investment in the intersection will enable the delivery of housing in this area, which will contribute to meeting housing targets set out in our
Managed Growth Strategy and the Victorian Government's Plan for Victoria, which call for approximately 38,000 more homes by around 2050.
"The City is pleased to contribute funding towards the Maiden Gully project, with the upgraded, signalised intersection to also make it safer for students to cross the road and improve ease of access to local businesses.
"We are grateful to the Victorian Government for such significant investments in road projects in our region, both of which will deliver enhanced safety and accessibility for our community."
