Regional Development Victoria news

• Works start on Portland’s foreshore redevelopment11/01/2021
  

  Works have started on the transformation of Portland’s foreshore into a more vibrant and accessible space for locals and tourists to enjoy.

• Important Budj Bim works begin across five sites11/01/2021
  

  Works have started across the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, as part of the Government’s support for the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners to protect and develop the land so more Victorians can celebrate its history and cultural significance.

• Streetscape works commence in Mount Alexander Shire24/12/2020
  

  Residents and visitors to Mount Alexander Shire will see the small towns of Campbells Creek, Taradale and Elphinstone revitalised over the next two years.

• Aussie Pride Produce – glasshouse expansion23/12/2020
  

  Rows and rows of tiny hydroponic lettuces germinated under LED lighting that emits a purple haze better suited to a dancefloor than a custom-built glasshouse facility.

• Traditional owners name public space at Ballarat GovHub 22/12/2020
  

  The Victorian Government’s Ballarat GovHub is the region’s first building to officially recognise one of its most important Traditional Owners, naming a key part of the project after esteemed Wadawurrung Ancestor, Catobeen.

• Omeo Mountain Bike Destination – opening of pump and skills track21/12/2020
  

  The Omeo Mountain Bike Destination project has reached its first practical milestone with the completion of a Pump Track and Skills Course opening just in time for the summer school holidays.

• Creating jobs to support regional galleries17/12/2020
  

  The Working for Victoria initiative will create jobs in regional Victoria and protect gallery and museum collections.

• Camping in style along the Murray in Koondrook16/12/2020
  

  Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the stunning surrounds of the Murray River in style, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

• Romsey Ecotherapy Park designs released16/12/2020
  

  The Victorian Government has released concept designs of a new public park in Romsey that will be accessible for people of all ages and abilities and will contribute to boosting the local economy.

• Grampians Estate Winery open for outdoor dining11/12/2020
  

  The newly refurbished Grampians Estate Cellar Door at Great Western has officially opened its doors thanks to support from the Victorian Government.