Another cycling coup
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 | 23-Aug-2012
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City of Greater Bendigo City Futures director Stan Liacos, Race director John Craven and Olympian Scott McGrory. pic by Andrew Perryman.
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BENDIGO has added another jewel to its cycling crown, with the city to host the 2012 Victorian Open Road championships.
In an official announcement at the Town Hall this afternoon, it was revealed the prestigious state titles would be decided at the Bendigo Grand Prix, from November 9 to 11.
About 250 elite male and female cyclists from across Australia will compete in the championships.
Race director John Craven described Bendigo as the spiritual headquarters of Australian cycling.
"It has a rich cycling heritage, hosting the Bendigo International Madison ad numerous stages of the Herald Sun Tour," he said.
"It has produced numerous champion Australian cyclists such as Frank McCaig, Rick McCaig, Brent McCaig, Colin Fitzgerald and London silver medalist Glenn O'Shea.
"It is an ideal venue for this new concept."
City of Greater Bendigo City Futures director Stan Liacos said the area was delighted to host the major sporting event.
"It will continue to lift our profile as a growing, progressive and vibrant city," he said.
"The continued attraction of major events to Bendigo is an important part of our economic development.
"This announcement comes on the back of the National Cutting Horse Association Victorian Futurity currently on at the Elmore Events Centre and the School Sport Australia Volleyball Championships commencing this weekend at Bendigo Stadium.
The three-day event kicks off with time trial events for all riders, consisting of a loop that starts and finishes at Emu Creek.
Saturday will see the road race, the blue-ribbon event of Victorian cycling.
The women will ride five laps of a Spring Gully course, covering 82.5kms, while the men will cover 148.5km over nine laps of the picturesque urban area.
The Grand Prix culminates on Sunday with the Victorian Criterium Championships in the CBD.
The overall champions will be decided on an accumulative points system over the three days.
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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