Summary:
- La Trobe University has secured planning approval for a $50 million, 220-bed student accommodation facility in Bendigo’s city centre, designed to a five-star green star rating, enhancing housing access and supporting the city’s growth as a university hub.
- This development forms part of La Trobe’s $153 million investment in Bendigo over seven years, including new engineering, dentistry, nursing, and allied health facilities, aimed at strengthening regional workforce development in Victoria.
- The project responds to a significant rise in international student enrolments in Bendigo, growing from 3.3% in 2020 to 16.9% in 2024, and aligns with regional strategies to boost economic growth and Bendigo’s identity as a destination to live and study.
Original article:
https://www.miragenews.com/bendigo-student-accommodation-gets-green-light-1703546/
