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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.”
Ben Cameron | Bendigo Weekly | 03-Feb-2012
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Round Nine saw all games completed as predicted with Mandurang and Spring Gully being able to hang on for victory after giving their opposition sizeable targets.
United, who had already claimed first innings points, defeated Sedgwick outright, Marong easily accounted for Axe Creek in their one day game and Maiden Gully were able to hold off Golden
Gully for a thrilling seven-run victory to keep their slim finals hope alive.
Mandurang, after setting Emu Creek the massive task of 396 for victory, won comfortably in the end, dismissing Emu Creek for 222 with skipper Simon Marwood leading the way with a well compiled 94.
Unfortunately, only Rod McCarthur offered any real support with 39, while Michael Healy and Kris Rakoula were the main destroyers for Mandurang with three wickets each.
Going into the Christmas break winless, reigning premier Spring Gully are still in the finals race with a hard fought victory over West Bendigo, dismissing the Redbacks for 220.
In reply to the Crows’ total of 284, Ken Bell (41), Dion Prange (40) and Joel Purdy (32) led the way for West Bendigo while Geoff West (4/44) and Peter Stepien (3/78) were the leading wicket takers for Spring Gully.
After dismissing Sedgwick for 68 in the first innings, United declared on their overnight score of 2/151 then routed Sedgwick again for 89.
Former Sedgwick player Mick Frilay was the chief wicket taker with four, with good support from Cam Davie who took two.
Scott McKenzie (27) and Andrew Sharpe (24) were the only Sedgwick batsmen to show any fight in the second innings.
Maiden Gully held on for a seven run victory against Golden Gully to give themselves a chance of grabbing fourth spot, with some inspiring bowling from wily veteran Mark Roberts (4/30) and some great support from Dave Becker (4/57).
Shaun Burchell tried to get Golden Gully over the line with a solid contribution at the end,
finishing with 33 not out.
Marong proved too strong for Axe Creek in their one day clash after restricting Axe Creek to 9/129 with Jason Carbone (31) the leading batsman from their 40 overs.
Marong replied with 6/280 as Richard Murphy returned to form with 101 and Scott Ross continued his good run of late with a solid 84.
Travis Nolan was the best of the bowlers, taking 4/56.
Round 10 this weekend sees Golden Gully hosting Mandurang, Emu Creek at home to Marong in a must win game and Axe Creek up against Sedgwick.
The two most significant games of the roud are the fourth-placed West Bendigo against the fifth-placed Maiden Gully, and the resurgent Spring Gully trying to continue its climb up the ladder as it hosts United.
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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