Sports shorts September 16
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-Sep-2011 3.44pm
TAYLOR’S BRAVE RIDE
Bendigo paralympian Mick Taylor has begun his Para-cycling World Championships with a brave ride in terrible conditions.
Competing in Denmark, Taylor claimed 17th place in a 61km road race on August 10, despite coming off his bike at one point.
But with blood streaming from his left forearm, Taylor battled fierce pack surges, at speeds of up to 60kmh to finish bravely.
CAPTAIN WINS AWARD
The Fighting Miners’ captain Jesse Tuitupou has won the prestigious Doug Ross Trophy for Best player in the Victorian Rugby Union Country Division.
The winner of the award is determined by votes lodged by opposition teams after each match.
Tuitupou had an outstanding season, scoring seven tries in 11 matches and leading from the front.
Bendigo coach Charlie Ihaka was delighted at Tuitupou’s win.
BTA SEEKS PLAYERS
The Bendigo Tennis Association is urging all players intending to participate in tennis programs this summer to start thinking tennis.
BTA Executive Officer Leon Retallick urged players to contact their clubs in order to submit teams with the Association prior to relevant closing dates.
All BTA affiliate clubs are actively looking to engage new and existing members into tennis, with many clubs conducting opening days coming up over the next couple of weeks.
BRAVES STARS SHINE
Symes Motors Bendigo Braves players Ivan McFarlin and Luke Meyer have won recognition as part of the SEABL east conference all-star five for the second consecutive season.
Imports McFarlin and Meyer are part of a lineup that includes Knox players CJ Massingale and Lester Strong and Kilsyth’s Tim Lang in the all-star line-up for this 2011 season.
Both McFarlin and Meyer will suit up in this Saturday’s SEABL national championship decider against Nunawading at Dandenong Stadium.
HOCKEY TEAMS PROGRESS
THE Central Victoria Blazers men’s and women’s teams will both play in this weekend’s State League grand finals at the State Hockey Centre in Parkville.
The Blazers scored a 2-1 victory in the preliminary final clash with Mornington, and will now take on La Trobe Uni in the grand final.
CV Blazers scored a 4-1 win against La Trobe Uni in the women’s preliminary final to make it through to this weekend’s grand final.
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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