Flood funding announced
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 | 16-Jan-2012
ENVIRONMENT and Climate Change Minister Ryan Smith has announced a $15.4 million funding package which will help rebuild and repair public infrastructure in flood-affected communities across Victoria.
Mr Smith said the funding would be shared by around 28 local communities to re-build shared community areas and assets like camping grounds, town halls, recreational walkways and sporting facilities.
“This funding is going directly toward re-building vital community assets so that our flood-affected regions can again enjoy their recreation spots and public meeting areas,” he said.
Torrential rain and flooding that took place across Victoria from September, 2010 to March, 2011 has left many regional communities with badly damaged or destroyed community infrastructure.
“Many flood affected communities had just suffered through 10 years of drought. To then be badly damaged from floods has been devastating for them," Mr Smith said.
“The Victorian Government is standing by Victoria’s flood damaged communities to ensure they can get back to business and their lives quickly as possible."
Approved community infrastructure projects span across the flood affected areas of the state from Panmure in the South West to Campaspe in the far north.
Projects range from; repairs and rebuilding of town halls, heritage buildings, playgrounds, swimming pools, picnic areas, public ovals and tennis courts.
“I have been to see a lot of affected communities throughout this year and each time I go I am heartened by their spirit and resolve to get things back on track," Mr Smith said.
"The Coalition Government is proud of their resilience and is delighted to be able to assist them with this funding support."
Areas which are set to receive funding under this round are listed below.
· Loddon Shire Council on behalf of Newbridge Recreation Reserve
· Newbridge Recreation Reserve
· Buloke Shire Council
· Campaspe Shire
· Loddon Shire Council
· Pyrenees Shire Council on behalf of Avoca Recreation Reserve
· Cavendish Recreation Reserve
· Moyne Shire Council
· Reddas Park Recreation Reserve
· Pyrenees Shire Council
· Lexton Recreation Reserve
· Landsborough Recreation Reserve
· Pyrenees Shire Council
· Pyrenees Shire Council on behalf of
· Yarriambiack Shire Council
· Northern Grampians Shire Council
· Warracknabeal ANZAC Memorial Park
· Mildura Rural City Council
· Loddon Shire Council
· Buloke Shire
· City of Greater Bendigo
· Gannawarra Shire Council on behalf of
· Mount Alexander Shire Council
· Loddon Shire Council
· Warracknabeal Memorial Swimming Pool Inc
· Hepburn Shire Council
· Hepburn Shire Council
· Lake Marma Public Park and Gardens Reserve
· Corangamite Shire Council
· Riverside Recreation Reserve
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.”
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