Bring the family to Ascot

BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.

The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.

The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.

Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.

Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.

“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.

“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.

The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.

“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,

“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.

“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”

Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.

“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.

“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”

Bendigo Weekly | Bendigo Weekly | 15-Dec-2011

ASCOT

8 Christovic Place
Ellis Nuttall Real Estate
Jayde Neate
5442 8111/0407 437 184
Price $495,000
Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm

IT’S large and lovely and this property in Ascot has something for everyone in the family including the golfer.
In a lifestyle court, the property features a modern-traditional home on a landscaped allotment measuring about 2000 square metres (half an acre).
There is sheltered alfresco, triple carport, town water and close to 16,000 litres of rainwater storage with complete tank-to-garden connection.
Need a good shed? This one has roller door and power and 36 square metres of concrete flooring with a wall-to-door workbench.
“The property was established by a builder for his own family,” Jayde Neate of Ellis Nuttall Real Estate said.
“The quality is evident and history shows that Christovic Place is tightly held.”
That’s because it’s tranquil and pretty with native bush and birdsong and international standard Bendigo Golf Club close by.
Beautifully presented, the home has formal and family living zones including a fabulous room with enough space for ping pong, pool and parties.
More features of the home are fully-appointed kitchen, five bedrooms, two ensuites, family bathroom, walk-in and fitted robes, ducted heating and cooling.
Favourite things are the cafe-bar cupboard, Austrian blinds, spa bath and wrap-around decking with quiet places to sit and ponder.
It looks as good as it sounds and it’s new on the market this week. Contact Jayde to arrange a personal inspection if you can’t attend the open this Saturday.