Grace Rule has a ball for cystic fibrosis
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.”
Steve Kendall | Bendigo Weekly | 22-Feb-2012 3.55pm
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Grace Rule with one of her concoctions.
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Grace Rule is having a ball, and a stall too for that matter.
It’s all in aid of her cousin Dan Ryan, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was a child.
The stall is one of a string of fundraisers Grace has come up with to donate cash to the cause.
What’s more she’s giving herself a permanent reminder of the task by having a tattoo in the shape of a cystic fibrosis logo, sponsored of course.
Grace set her mind to the fundraising task about four years ago, but wasn’t sure how Dan would react.
“I was really nervous about asking him,” Grace said.
“But he was really overwhelmed.”
Grace has been inspired to help Dan by his positive approach to life.
“He says he makes his illness live with him rather than being ruled by it," she said.
“Dan is overseas at the moment, and it’s his fourth trip. It really takes it out of him, but he won’t be held back.”
As an indication of what’s involved, the drugs to cover Dan for the trip weighed in at seven kilograms.
Grace has a stall at O Week (finishing Friday), and is selling cakes and slices donated by friends and family.
There’s a raffle too, with around 50 prizes on offer. These are available at the stall along with some cystic fibrosis merchandise.
As to the tattoo, artist Jarrod Boland is donating it to the cause, and Grace will take sponsorship to encourage her along the way.
“I’ve been saving myself for the tattoo,” she said.
“Showing my support for Dan.”
With Cystic Fibrosis Victoria and the Royal Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust set to receive the cash raised, Grace is certainly showing her support for a good cause. Donations can also be taken online at www.everydayhero.com.au/grace_rule
The raffle will drawn on Grace’s 24th birthday, March 19, and the tattoo being done on the same day will really make it a day to remember.
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.”
