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Golden Square Urban Design Framework Draft August 20201

GoldenGoldenSquareSquareURBAN DESIGN

FRAMEWORKDRAFT

AUGUST 2020

Version: 2, Version Date: 10/08/2020Document Set ID: 4436001

ContentsIntroduction ��3

Purpose� 3

How�the�Framework�will�be�used� 3

Context ��4

The�Focus�Area� 4

Background�Report� 4

Vision ��5

What�makes�Golden�Square�special?� 5

Urban Design Framework ��7

Key�directions� 7

Understanding�the�Urban�Design�Framework� 10

1.�Pedestrian�&�cycling�connections� 10

2.�Landscape�&�public�realm� 11

3.�Future�train�station� 12

4.�Development�potential� 13

Acknowledgment of Country

The City of Greater Bendigo is on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country.

We acknowledge and extend our appreciation to the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung People, the Traditional Owners of the land.

We pay our respects to leaders and Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and the hopes of all Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Peoples.

We express our gratitude in the sharing of this land, our sorrow for the personal, spiritual and cultural costs of that sharing and our hope that we may walk forward together in harmony and in the spirit of healing.



IntroductionPurpose The purpose of the Urban Design Framework (UDF) is to set out an integrated vision�for�the�Golden�Square�Town�Centre�and�future�Station�Precinct�and�guide�its�use�and�development.�The�aim�of�the�UDF�is�to�provide�certainty�in�the�guidance�of�future�development�within�the�Focus�Area.�The�goals�of�the�UDF are to:

•� Establish�a�clear�and�integrated�vision�for�the�Golden�Square�Town�Centre,�future�Station�Precinct�and�strategic�redevelopment�sites

•� Guide�the�use�and�development�of�the�area�through�objectives,�planning�and design requirements and guidelines

•� Establish�an�implementation�program�of�statutory�and�strategic�initiatives

•� Define�key�projects�and�infrastructure�required�to�support�sustainable�growth�and�development

How the Urban Design Framework will be usedThe�UDF�will�be�used�by�Council:

• In the assessment of planning permit applications and requests for Planning Scheme�amendments.

•� To�determine�the�application�of�local�planning�policy,�zones�and�overlays�in�the�City�of�Greater�Bendigo�Planning�Scheme.

•� To�support�and�plan�for�investment�in�public�infrastructure�within�the�Focus�Area.

1a. Existing City-owned carpark in the retail and commercial core.

1b. Artist impression of a future public plaza/shared space and shop-top apartment development surrounding the City-owned carpark in the retail and commercial core.

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Context The Focus AreaThe Golden Square town centre is�located�on�High�Street,�3.5�kilometres to the south west of the Bendigo�City�Centre.�

The Focus Area for this UDF encompasses the existing retail and�commercial�core,�the�future�train station precinct to the south and nearby urban renewal sites identified�in�the�Golden�Square�Background Report and Framework Plan.�

Background The UDF builds on the work undertaken as part of the Golden Square Background Report and Framework�Plan,�which�examined�the�specific�issues�and�constraints�relevant�to�the�site.�The�Background�Report�and�Framework�Plan�provide�recommendations regarding the�road�network,�pedestrian�movement,�retail�and�commercial�locations,�and�residential�precincts�for the broader Golden Square study�area.�

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Study area boundary

Enhance town centre entry

Future station precinct(Refer more detailed plan)

Encourage establishment of future accessway

New / upgraded pedestrian crossingNew / upgraded pedestrian crossing

Key pedestrian connection

Reduce vehicle speed

Upgraded pedestrian underpass

Future investigation area for new underpass / overpass

Important corner redevelopment Important corner redevelopment opportunity

New high-quality public park

Landscaped setback

New low-speed shared zone

Establish or strengthen active frontage

New development to engage with New development to engage with creek corridor

Potential for shop-top apartment-style dwellings

Commercial land

Existing residential, 1-2 storeys

New / existing public open space

Protect heritage assetProtect heritage asset

Heritage investigation sites

Potential for infill residential development, 1-2 storeys

Potential for townhouse and apartment-style development

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Vision Golden Square will become a thriving central suburb of Bendigo which capitalises on its convenient location and celebrates its rich history.

Catalyst�investments�and�actions�will�unlock�development�potential�for�town�centre�revitalisation,�growth�in�local�employment�and�for�diversified�housing,�while�preserving�the�valued�character.�

At�its�heart,�Golden�Square�will�be�a�vibrant�town�centre�offering�a�mix�of�retail�and�commercial�uses,�gathering�places�and�higher�density�housing.�

Reopening�the�train�station�and�improved�walking�and�cycling�connections�between�the�town�centre,�Bendigo�Creek,�and�Golden�Gully�Creek�will�unlock�the�renewal�potential�of�underutilised�land.

What makes Golden Square special?Golden Square is uniquely placed within Bendigo and has an interesting mix of attributes�with�huge�potential.�It�has�a�diverse�range�of�businesses,�recreation�facilities,�heritage�buildings,�passive�open�space�corridor�and�a�former�train�station.�The�area�also�has�relatively�affordable�housing�which�is�close�to�facilities,�services�and�employment.�A�large�amount�of�vacant�or�under-utilised�land�in�the�area�offers�potential�for�future�residential�or�commercial�development�and�opening�up�new�economic�growth�and�job�opportunities.

2a. Laurel Street existing conditions.

2b. Artist impression of a future pedestrian crossing, urban park and accessible station entrance on the frontage of 6 Laurel Street.

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The ‘village feel’ of Golden Square town centre is an aspect that the community value about their suburb. It creates a unique focal point and is of a scale that allows people to interact and engage with one and other and the space itself.

High Street is distinguished by its consistently treed avenue of London Plane trees. There are several examples of streets with well-established tree avenues – mostly autumnal - that provide appealing character. Native plantings, self-sewn grasses, shrubs and remnant Box Ironbark create bushland character along the creek lines, rail corridor and in the Laurel Street frontage of the former school.

The Golden Square town centre is home to several significant heritage buildings and bridge structures. These are integral to the identity of Golden Square and contribute to the physical character of the suburb with timber, red brick, bagged render and roughhewn stonework common materials used throughout.



Urban Design FrameworkKey directions

Buildings and areas of heritage

significance which are valued by the

community will be protected.

Creation of a space for community

events and social interaction in the heart

of the retail and commercial

core.

Support the construction of

contemporary shop-top apartments within

the retail and commercial

core.



Reopen the Golden Square Train Station. The

new station is planned to be located to the east of the former

Primary School where there is capacity and sufficient space to construct

required infrastructure. This location will have a strong

connection to the town centre.

Support the construction of 2-3

storey townhouse or apartment-style dwellings on

the underdeveloped land fronting Bendigo Creek. Encourage these

properties to have an address to and outlook onto the Bendigo Creek

corridor which will enhance passive surveillance

and improve safety.



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Study area boundary


Future station precinct(Refer more detailed plan)

Encourage establishment of future accessway

New / upgraded pedestrian crossingNew / upgraded pedestrian crossing

Key pedestrian connection

Reduce vehicle speed


Future investigation area for new underpass / overpass

Important corner redevelopment Important corner redevelopment opportunity

New high-quality public park

Landscaped setback

New low-speed shared zone


New development to engage with New development to engage with creek corridor


Commercial land

Existing residential, 1-2 storeys

New / existing public open space

Protect heritage assetProtect heritage asset



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Understanding the Urban Design FrameworkThe�Urban�Design�Framework�outlines�a�series�of�actions�that�will�improve�the�function�and�image�of�the�Golden�Square�commercial�core�in�association�with�the�future�construction�of�a�train�station�and�the�development�of�urban�renewal�sites.�The�UDF�can�be�understood�as�four�categories.�These�are:�pedestrian�and�cycling�connections,�landscape�and�public�realm,�future�train�station,�and�development�potential.�These�are�detailed�below:

1. Pedestrian and cycling connections

•� Strengthen�walking/cycling�connections�between�the�Bendigo�Creek�Trail,�town�centre�and�future�station�precinct,�ensuring�that�crossings�and�links�are�attractive,�functional,�and�comfortable�to�use�(i.e.�footpaths,�shade,�seating and lighting)

•� Encourage�the�creation�of�an�east-west�pedestrian�connection�through�the former Golden Square Primary School land as part of any future redevelopment�of�this�site

•� Work�with�State�Government�landowners�to�create�an�attractive�and�accessible�pedestrian�connection�between�Laurel�Street�and�the�future�Golden Square Train Station

•� Investigate�opportunities�for�new�and�upgraded�pedestrian�crossings�in�locations shown

•� Continue�to�improve�pedestrian/cycle�priority�and�safety�along�the�Bendigo�Creek�Trail

•� Utilise�Golden�Gully�as�an�off-road�pedestrian�and�cycling�connection�to�connect�the�Bendigo�Creek�Trail�to�the�town�centre,�future�train�station,�and�broader cycling network

•� Establish�highly�legible�station�entries�from�Laurel,�Allingham�and�Maple�Streets�and�a�low-speed�shared�zone�around�the�future�train�station��

•� Improve�the�accessibility�and�legibility�of�the�existing�Golden�Street�pedestrian�underpass,�with�consideration�given�to�new�paths,�feature�landscaping,�murals�and�decorative�lighting�to�enhance�the�user�experience

•� Investigate�opportunities�for�a�future�rail�underpass�and�path�link�along�the�Golden Gully open space corridor

•� Investigate�options�for�reducing�speed�on�the�surrounding�street�network

•� Investigate�opportunities�to�reduce�the�waiting�time�to�cross�at�the�High�and�Laurel�Street�traffic�lights

Priority cycling connection

Potential cycling connection and underpass to be investigated

Priority pedestrian connection

Connection passing through Connection passing through private land (subject to redevelopment)

New/ugraded pedestrian crossing


Low-speed shared zone

Future Train Station

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2. Landscape and public realm

•� Create�a�sense�of�arrival�to�the�town�centre�with�feature�landscaping/sculptural�treatments�at�entry�points�and�in�central�medians.�Install�paving�treatments�at�locations�identified�to�indicate�entry�to�the�town�centre

•� Install�distinctive�‘Golden�Square’�signage

•� Increase�overall�street�tree�canopy�cover,�in�residential�streets�as�a�priority,�with tree species and planting arrangements that enhance character

•� Investigate�the�removal�of�some�on-street�car�parking�in�High�Street�to�provide�greater�separation�between�vehicles�and�cyclists�and�to�create�opportunities for new canopy trees

•� Create�a�high-quality�public�plaza/shared�space�within�the�City-owned�car�park�between�High�and�Panton�Streets.�The�plaza�should�provide�a�place�for�the�community�to�meet�and�interact,�provide�space�for�events,�and�encourage�activation�at�different�times�of�day�

•� Create�a�high-quality�urban�park�on�the�eastern�side�of�Cedar�Street�if�the�St�Johns�Ambulance�site�becomes�available�in�the�future.�The�park�should�provide�informal�creek-side�seating,�shade�and�feature�landscaping.�

•� Work�with�State�Government�landowners�to�create�an�attractive�urban�park�and�accessible�station�entrance�on�the�frontage�of�6�Laurel�Street��

•� Support�the�retention�of�significant�canopy�trees�within�the�former�school�site�as�part�of�any�future�redevelopment

•� Establish�a�consistent�pedestrian�zone�surrounding�station�offering�well-defined�accessibility�between�transport�nodes

•� Establish�boundary�landscaping�as�part�of�the�development�of�the�future�train station to protect the residential amenity of current and future surrounding properties

•� Install�wayfinding�signage�throughout�the�town�centre�and�station�precinct,�directing pedestrians and cyclists to nearby trails and points of interest

Existing and potential infill built form


New pocket park/plaza

New pedestrian crossing


Canopy tree planting and landscaped setbacks

Strategic view to station

Pedestrian zone enhancements

Precinct wayfinding

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3. Future train station

•� Work�with�rail�authorities�to�reopen�the�Golden�Square�Train�Station.�It�is�suggested�that�the�new�station�be�located�to�the�east�of�the�former�station,�between�Maple�Street�and�Laurel�Street.�This�is�the�optimal�location�due�to�its�geographic�and�topographic�context�and�provides�opportunity�for�a�direct�visual�and�physical�connection�to�the�established�town�centre�

•� Support�the�implementation�of�a�contemporary�light-weight,�open�canopy�structure�to�be�utilised�for�station�infrastructure�and�platform�access,�while�being�sensitive�to�the�significance�of�the�nearby�heritage-listed�school�building

•� Incorporate�dedicated�pedestrian�access�and�a�prominent,�pedestrian-focused�public�plaza/meeting�space�in�association�with�the�station�building

•� Construct�an�at-grade�car�park�within�the�vacant�rail�reserve�land�to�the�south�of�the�rail�line�and�a�‘loop-road’�for�vehicle�drop-off/pick�up,�maximising�efficiency�and�pedestrian�safety

•� Integrate�water�harvesting�and�re-use�technology�in�the�design�of�the�new�public carpark

•� Establish�large�canopy�trees�within�the�new�public�carpark�to�provide�shade�and�visual�amenity

•� Establish�boundary�landscaping�as�part�of�the�development�of�the�future�train station to protect the residential amenity of current and future surrounding properties

• Upgrade the public realm areas and carparking around the old train station buildings and support increased community use

•� Improve�the�accessibility�and�legibility�of�the�existing�Golden�Street�pedestrian�underpass,�with�consideration�given�to�new�paths,�feature�landscaping,�murals�and�decorative�lighting�to�enhance�the�user�experience

•� Investigate�opportunities�for�new�and�upgraded�pedestrian�crossings�in�locations shown

•� Provide�bicycle�storage�in�locations�shown

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Platform and station entrance building locations

High quality pedestrian zones

New pedestrian crossings

Upgraded underpass

New canopy trees and water sensitive urban design

Landscape buffer

Bicycle storage

Bus stop



4. Development potential

• Protect existing heritage buildings

•� Support�the�construction�of�contemporary�shop-top�housing�of�3�to�4�storeys�(ie�13.5m�from�natural�ground)�within�the�retail�and�commercial�core

•� Establish�new�or�strengthen�existing�active�street�frontages�in�locations�shown

•� Support�the�construction�of�2-3�storey�(ie�11m�from�natural�ground)�dwellings�on�the�underdeveloped�land�fronting�Bendigo�Creek,�between�Wade�Street�and�Booth�Street.�Encourage�these�properties�to�have�an�address�to�and�outlook�onto�the�Bendigo�Creek�corridor�

•� Support�the�construction�of�2-3�storey�(ie�Max.11m�from�natural�ground)�dwellings�on�the�underdeveloped�land�fronting�Bendigo�Creek,�to�the�east�of�Booth�Street.�Encourage�these�properties�to�have�an�address�to�and�outlook�onto�the�Bendigo�Creek�corridor�

•� Support�the�construction�of�1-2�storey�(ie�6m�from�natural�ground)�detached�dwellings�along�the�Panton�Street�frontage�of�6�Laurel�Street.�These�dwellings�should�be�in�keeping�with�the�scale�and�setbacks�of�other�1-2�storey homes fronting Panton Street

•� Support�the�construction�of�2-3�storey�dwellings�in�the�heart�of�the�6�Laurel�Street�development�site.�These�dwellings�should�be�sensitive�to�the�scale�of�residential�adjacencies

•� Support�the�construction�of�4�storey�apartments�along�the�southern�boundary�of�6�Laurel�Street.�There�is�opportunity�for�this�development�to�have�a�physical�connection�to�the�existing�heritage-listed�school�building

•� Support�the�re-use�of�the�heritage-listed�school�building�at�6�Laurel�Street�

•� Protect�key�views�from�Laurel�Street�to�the�heritage-listed�school�building�at�6�Laurel�Street

•� Consolidate�the�number�of�car�parking�spaces�within�the�precinct�to�provide�opportunities�for�improvements�and�redevelopment�of�underutilised�land

• Ensure presentation of buildings on key corners to the north and south assist in marking the main entrance to the town centre and reinforce High Street�as�the�main�commercial�spine.



New development to engage with creek corridor


Existing residential, 1-2 storeysExisting residential, 1-2 storeys

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