Thrive to survive
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.”
Ben Cameron | Bendigo Weekly | 03-Feb-2012
The Bendigo Spirit’s backs are against the wall as they battle towards a WNBL play off spot, but Chelsea Aubry says the team will continue to thrive in the cut-throat conditions.
An against-the-tide win over second placed Bulleen by 18 points has continued their rollercoaster ride of a season, and Aubry admits the pressure will only intensify from here on in.
“Our backs are against the wall,” Aubry said. “It’s been a tough January.
“It seems like the whole league is in the running for a play off spot.
“It’s a good thing... it makes it all more fun.
“We’re a pretty dangerous team... we haven’t been the most consistent team... but you can’t always be on top.
“We’re figuring it out, better late than never. It’s been a rollercoaster ride, but that’s sport.”
Aubry is confident the Spirit will lift as every game until the playoffs becomes a must-win encounter.
“It’s gotta light a fire in some people,” she said.
“If we have the right attitude, I think we can win all three games.
Like the team’s fortunes, Aubry admits her own personal form has been a inconsistent.
She enjoyed a solid match against Bulleen, shooting 12 points and a season high eight rebounds, but her individual stats have been down compared to last year.
“It has been a bit of a rollercoaster, I haven’t been as consistent with scoring as I’ve been in previous seasons,” she said.
“It’s been up and down, I wish I had an explanation for it so I could fix it.
“I have to find different ways to score.”
However, she said it wasn’t always about the numbers.
“Looking at them they’re probably not the greatest (statistics),” she said.
“(But) it’s not always about stats.”
Aubry was confident the Spirit had the smarts to beat Adelaide.
“If we play smart, we can definitely give them a run,” she said.
“We get disorganised, more than we have in the past.
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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