City of Greater Bendigo, Media Release, 16 February 2026
A sod turning ceremony held on Friday marked the beginning of the Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment, which will be delivered by local company Fairbrother Construction.
The project is expected to create an additional 260 jobs in the local construction sector and an additional 170 jobs in the local economy when the Gallery reopens in 2028.
This building will serve our community for decades to come, while contributing to Victoria’s visitor economy and reinforcing Bendigo’s status as a cultural capital in regional Australia.
During the redevelopment, we will continue to bring exciting arts and culture offerings to Bendigo, starting with the CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGOTM Bricks exhibition at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre, which opens on March 3.
The Gallery also has a series of events and public artworks planned for the View Street precinct in 2026 and extending into 2027.
