A bicycle collector’s passion - Part Two
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.”
Eddie Barkla | Bendigo Weekly | 03-Nov-2011
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WHEELS WITH HISTORY: Tim Stirling’s Moulton AM7.
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Tim Stirling was drawn to Moulton bikes after staying with a friend who has a huge collection of these unique bicycles.
Together they used to compete in many long distance AUDAX rides together and every time Tim stayed at their home, he would always be planning to purchase an older style Moulton.
At a Bendigo Swap around 15 years ago, another cycling friend had a 1965 Stowaway Moulton for sale.
This type of Moulton comes apart in about two minutes and is very convenient to transport and store.
The person Tim bought this Moulton from had actually ridden it around Turkey.
Tim restored this cycle and rode it many kilometres on rides up to 100km and has since sold this one to another Bendigo cycling enthusiast.
Since his first purchase, Tim has collected nine Moultons, including five of the Stowaway models (16 inch wheels), a Mini complete with 4 speed Sturmey Archer gearing and a Midi (both with 14 inch wheels).
He has owned a very rare Stowaway model, but swapped this one for a Moulton Pashley uni cycle that he could never master!
But his favourite model is a late model (1984) Moulton AM7.
AM represents the initials of the originator Dr Alex Moulton, while the 7 represents 7 speed gearing.
This type of design looks more like the Sydney Harbour Bridge than a bicycle due to the amount of small lightweight aluminium tubing used in its construction.
These style of Moultons have also referred to as the Spaceframe Moultons.
Tim purchased this machine from a cyclist in Ballarat, who in turn had purchased the AM7 from the Isle of Wight in the UK and provided Tim with the original owner’s name.
Tim made contact with the original owner and he forwarded the history of the bike from the day it left the factory in Bradford upon Avon, near Bath.
Tim has ridden this bike over 200km in a single ride, which included climbing Mount Alexander twice and Mount Tarrengower, and marvels over the smooth and comfortable ride provided by a Moulton, due to the front and rear suspension.
No soreness even without a great amount of training for long distance rides.
Tim has ridden most of his Moultons on AUDAX rides from 50-200km, even the smaller models.
It has been great fun spinning along on a small-wheeled bike among a group of riders on conventional road bikes.
He also raced his AM7 on several occasions in the Sunday morning Vets races.
The gearing on the AM7 is comparable to a road bike even though the wheels are only 17 inches in diameter.
This is achieved by having such small sprockets, as small as nine teeth, a feat not even available on current road bikes.
When Tim began collecting these machines, he wrote to Sir Alex Moulton asking for his autograph.
Sir Alex was only too pleased to forward this to Tim, who has been a member of Moulton Bicycle Clubs, both within Australia and the International Division.
The Moulton experience has been great fun, the design of the Moulton has created great interest for Tim and those who have seen him out riding.
With today’s busy lifestyle, being able to ride long distances with such a small amount of training has suited Tim intensely.
Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, God willing.
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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