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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 | 24-Jun-2011
ON DECK
BENDIGO Jockey Club’s newest construction has been officially opened. Racegoers at Bendigo can now enjoy race viewing from a new $100,000 jointly funded deck opened this week by Racing Minister Denis Napthine.
After watching the running of the $60,000 Mosstrooper Steeplechase, Napthine said the deck was a great addition to the Bendigo racecourse.
BOROUGH CLOSE
EAGLEHAWK and Maryborough played the match of the split Round 10 of the Bendigo Football Netball League Senior Netball competition this week. Maryborough stormed home from a nine-goal deficit at three quarter time, to lose 46-43 to the Hawks.
Golden Square continued its strong form, downing South Bendigo 51-34.
In the weekend’s other game, Kangaroo Flat accounted for Castlemaine 61-23.
FOOTY TIGHT
IT now seems like a battle for second, third, fourth and fifth in the Bendigo Football Netball League’s Senior Football competition, with Golden Square almost unbackable for another flag.
The Bulldogs demolished second-placed South Bendigo by 117 points at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Saturday.
The 23.21.159 to 6.6.42 result saw the Bloods slip to third, and possible fourth by the end of the split round next week.
Eaglehawk’s 40-point win over Maryborough saw the Eagles jump to second.
That is likely to change next week, when Strathfieldsaye hosts Gisborne at Tannery Lane.
Both teams are equal on points, and almost equal on percentage, with the winner likely to jump to second.
Kangaroo Flat had a narrow five-point win over Castlemaine, to help keep its slim finals chance alive.
Sandhurst faces Kyneton at Huntly on Sunday in the round’s final game.
LADY BRAVES WIN
THE Bendigo Lady Braves will be looking for their third win in a row against Hobart tonight in the South .
The Braves travel to the Apple Isle after wins against cellar-dwellers Frankston and Sandringham in the past two weeks.
The side downed Frankston 57-48 away on Saturday. A win will go a long way to securing the Brave’s top four chances.
BRAVES ON TOP
THE Bendigo Braves continue to top the SEABL East Conference Ladder, after two impressive wins on the weekend.
The Braves beat Frankston 81-89 on Saturday, and Sandringham 93-79 on Sunday.
The side faces another away double header this weekend, taking on Hobart and North West Tasmania on Friday and Saturday.
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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