{"id":114086,"date":"2026-05-11T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=114086"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:30:25","slug":"planning-underway-for-albert-roy-reserves-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/planning-underway-for-albert-roy-reserves-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning underway for Albert Roy Reserve&#8217;s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE City of Greater Bendigo is inviting community members to provide input regarding a new draft infrastructure and service plan for Eaglehawk&#8217;s Albert Roy Recreation Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Elements of the plan include upgraded female-friendly changerooms and two high-quality baseball diamonds with lighting.<\/p>\n<p>New cricket and junior soccer pitches are also proposed, as well as three Little League fields, combined training nets, improved landscaping and better pedestrian and cycling access.<\/p>\n<p>A much sought after new Eaglehawk Women&#8217;s Shed has also been highlighted as part of the blueprint.<\/p>\n<p>CoGB director healthy communities and environments Jess Howard said the reserve is located 500 metres south of central Eaglehawk and is a popular recreation hub that currently hosts baseball, cricket, BMX, tennis, table tennis and badminton.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The aim of the draft infrastructure and service plan is to set out a clear, staged vision for the future of the reserve,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Albert Roy Recreation Reserve is a key community asset with enormous potential for the community but the site&#8217;s history as a former mining and landfill area has created ongoing challenges with surface quality and maintenance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She said the draft plan focuses on multi-use functionality and respects the site&#8217;s environmental and geotechnical constraints.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The development of the plan will help ensure the reserve continues to support a wide range of sports and community activities, while improving safety, access, and the overall visitor experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Community consultation is open until Sunday 24 May.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to provide feedback, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au\/albert-roy-recreation-reserve\">Let&#8217;s Talk Greater Bendigo<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE City of Greater Bendigo is inviting community members to provide input regarding a new draft infrastructure and service plan for Eaglehawk&#8217;s Albert Roy Recreation Reserve. 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