Travis heads West
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-Dec-2011
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Once again overcast skies and a real possibility of rain interruptions hung in the air as Round Six of the Emu Valley Cricket Association began on Saturday.
Sedgwick won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to put some early pressure on the winless reigning premier Spring Gully.
And the ploy had immediate results with the Gully in early trouble at 2/13, and were eventually bundled out cheaply for only 101.
Apart from the evergreen Des Gilmore (36) and Peter Stepien (16 not out), no other batsman made double figures.
For Sedgwick Jordan Knight captured 5/28 to be the best of the bowlers.
Sedgwick has made a strong start to the run chase and will resume this week on 1/46 needing just another 56 runs for victory.
After having a rain delay, Maiden Gully will be hoping they can build on their score of 8/255 and set Emu Creek a formidable target.
The stars with the bat for Maiden Gully were Paul Martin (81), Rob Brown (47 not out) and Mr Consistent Mark Smith (43).
Leigh Byrne, Frank McCarthur and Brad Rowe all captured two wickets apiece for Emu Creek.
Golden Gully chased plenty of leather as Travis O’Connell (83), Glen Wallis (48) and Brad McHugh (38) as West Bendigo posted 311.
The best with the ball for Golden Gully were again Brad Webster (5/38) and Brendon Lummis (4/68), but they’ve already lost one wicket in the run chase resuming this week on 1/12 and plenty of work to do.
United’s Kieran Nihill made sure his batsmen didn’t have a big score to chase as he demolished the Marong batting order on his way to the magnificent figures of 15 overs, five maidens and 6/28, including a hat trick.
In all, seven Marong batsmen failed to trouble the scorers including the prize scalps of Scott Ross and Richard Murphy, who were both coming off half centuries from the previous round.
Only Tommy Huf (52 not out), who carried his bat through the entire innings, Brown (27) and
Williams (19) made double figures.
Alex Collins will resume on 51 not out, with United 1/65.
No play was possible in the game between Axe Creek and Mandurang due to rain, so the match will be contested as a one-day game this Saturday.
As the Christmas break fast approaches, our attention now turns to Bendigo Country Week with the Emu Valley Cricket Association fielding both a Senior and Colts Under 21 team, from January 16.
Final squads will be announced shortly.
The regular season resumes on Saturday, January 7.
Merry Christmas to all players and supporters of the EVCA.
As the Christmas break fast
approaches, our attention now turns to Bendigo Country Week with the Emu Valley Cricket Association fielding both a Senior and Colts Under 21 team, from January 16.
Final squads will be announced shortly.
The regular season resumes on Saturday, January 7.
Merry Christmas to all players and supporters of the EVCA.
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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