Zak’s geared up
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 | 06-Jan-2012 2.07pm
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BIG WEEKEND: Zak Dempster is ready for the Battle of Buninyong.
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WITH the Australia Road National Championships looming this weekend in Ballarat, leading Bendigo cyclist Zak Dempster is primed and ready to compete in what is expected to be another gruelling Battle of Buninyong.
Dempster, part of a large Bendigo contingent battling it out for the coveted green and gold championships jersey, has put almost 4000km into his legs over the past two months, in preparation for the 163.2km Elite Men’s Road Race on Sunday.
And with another European season under his belt, where he rode as a stagiaire for HTC-Highroad, Dempster is set for big things in Ballarat.
However he admitted he would have to race not only strong, but smart, to win in Ballarat, which is believed to have the best field in the event’s history.
“It’s not just about having the most incredible set of legs, you have to play the bluff a bit,” Dempster said.
“It will be a race of attrition, but you have to use your head.
“(But) I just want to let my legs do the talking.”
Dempster’s career continued to bloom in 2011 as the former Bendigo International Madison, Melbourne to Warrnambool and Australian Under 23 Time Trial winner took out the tough Tour of Doonhame in Scotland, the Dengie Marshes Tour race in Essex, Severn Bridge Road Race and the Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic.
Riding for the Rapha Condor Sharp team, Dempster finished the European season as the number-one ranked rider in Britain.
Dempster, who returned to the area in mid-October after another season in Europe, says he’s approaching his cycling peak.
“I feel like an AFL player who’s got three or four seasons under their belt,” Dempster said.
“I’m a lot stronger physically.
“It (success) doesn’t all hinge on a big pre-season, I don’t need everything to go right to win.
“I’m a bit older now, and I’m ready to have a crack at some big international events.”
The strong Bendigo and central Victorian contingent of riders competing in Ballarat this weekend includes Darren Lapthorne, Lachlan Norris, David Pell, David
Fairburn, Robbie Hucker, Peter Ladd, Kate Finegan, Katherine O’Shea and Sean Finning.
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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