GREATER BENDIGO: Arts gallery contractor named
The appointment of a Head Contractor on the $45 million Bendigo Arts Gallery project has been made.
Jaclyn Symes (pictured), Minister for Regional Development, announced that Fairbrother Construction has been appointed to lead the redevelopment.
Operating in East Bendigo since 2008, Fairbrother Construction has delivered previous building works at the gallery as well as on major projects in town including the 13,000 square-metre ‘GovHub’ building Galkangu.
Approximately 260 jobs are expected to be created during the two-year construction phase of the project that will create a second-floor blockbuster exhibition space, innovative learning centre, theatrette, and Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials.
Tthe gallery’s collection of artwork will now be moved into storage ahead of its doors closing to the public on November 30.
The City of Greater Bendigo will deliver a special program of exhibitions and events at other locations while the gallery is closed, keeping residents and visitors connected to Bendigo’s celebrated arts and culture scene.

