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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.”

Anthony Radford | Bendigo Weekly | 30-Jun-2011

BIG HILL
5661 Calder Highway
Tweed Sutherland First National
Matt Leonard
5440 9500/0418 502 633
Price $725,000
Inspect Sat 10.30-11am

ROSEWOODE is a unique property on the Bendigo side of Big Hill that features a modern-Federation home surrounded by about one hectare (2.5 acres) of meticulously landscaped and incredibly romantic gardens.
“Rosewoode is primarily a place of residence that is also well suited to catering and currently hosts weddings on a regular basis,” Matt Leonard of Tweed Sutherland First National said. “The new owner might continue this enterprise or keep the property for family and friends to enjoy.”
Estate-style grounds have more than 300 established roses, gorgeous gazebo and wisteria-covered arbour. There is a brick-paved courtyard with water feature and a semi-enclosed solar-heated inground pool.
The residence has sweeping verandas and timeless architectural details such as double entry, tall ceilings, hall arch and scroll. The formal wing offers lounge, banquet dining, separate study and main suite with bathroom and walk-in dressing. The childrens’ wing, with its deluxe laundry room, has three bedrooms and family bathroom.
The home’s heart is a spacious and beautifully-appointed Tasmanian oak kitchen with matching island. There is casual meals area too, and a big family room.
Assets include water bore, extensive reticulation, double garage, four-bay workshed and versatile three-bay pavilion.
“The home is perfectly presented and the gardens are the finest I’ve seen in ten years of real estate practice,” Mr Leonard said.