Commitment to Gold Mine revitalisation

THE latest in an ever-growing catalogue of Federal election promises has been announced by the Australian Labor Party, this time almost $3 million in funding to go towards stage two of the Central Deborah Gold Mine Revitalisation Project.

Included in the undertaking will be the refurbishment of the Gold Museum, refreshed display rooms, the integration of technology with working mine equipment to create immersive visitor experiences, the creation of a function space, plus accessibility upgrades across the site.

The completed works are expected to help explain the history of the Central Deborah gold mine and Bendigo’s broader gold story, plus ensure people of all abilities have access to the unique experience offered by the popular tourist attraction.

With the recent announcement that Victoria’s Goldfields – home to the most extensive and best surviving goldrush landscapes in the world – have been added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative list, the project is set to revitalise one of the central pieces of this newly listed area of significance.

The listing is predicted to boost tourism across the region, with an additional 2.2 million visitors annually, and contribute over $1.8 billion to Victoria’s regional economy.

Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the project will encourage more visitors to come to Bendigo and “learn more about our story.”