Call for community comment on Quarry Hill Heritage Study

THE City of Greater Bendigo has released the draft findings from Stage 1 of its Quarry Hill Heritage Study project and is asking for community feedback before they’re finalised and considered for adoption at a future council meeting.

The draft Quarry Hill Heritage Study Stage 1 Volume 1: Findings and Recommendations identifies places that may be significant to the suburb’s history.

It also reviews existing Heritage Overlay areas with a focus on identifying potential ‘post-Edwardian’ and post-war sites that may have been previously overlooked.

A draft Quarry Hill Heritage Study Stage 1 Volume 2: Chronological History has also been developed.

This report details the history of Quarry Hill and highlights key events, buildings and places that have shaped the area.

COGB Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said both draft documents were now open for public comment.

“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project so far to help us better understand Quarry Hill’s rich history, character and heritage,” he said.

“These documents outline potential places of heritage significance and incorporate information shared by the community to help fill historical gaps.

“You are now invited to review the reports and provide feedback on both to ensure the content captures the key findings that reflect Quarry Hill’s unique heritage.”

Feedback on the draft documents can be provided via the City’s Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo website until Monday 20 October.

According to the 2021 Census, Quarry Hill had a population of 2365 people at the time, residing in 1117 private dwellings.