Gallery announces 'brick' appeal
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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The details of the Bill Henson (above) aquisitions have now been revealed.
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The Bendigo community will be asked to donate up to $1 million to the Bendigo Art Gallery as part of its redevelopment.
Gallery director Karen Quinlan made the announcement at a special event on Friday night.
The gallery is "dedicating a wall to the public". Locals can buy a "virtual brick" for $50. There are 20,000 bricks available.
"The aim is to connect the
Bendigo community physically to the building," Ms Quinlan said.
"There are 20,000 bricks
in the wall and we hope in the next 12 months to involve the community
in the building of this wall becoming an integral part of our growth and
evolution."
The gallery also unveiled a major acquisition of 11 works by controversial Australian artist Bill Henson.
The acquisition of such a large suite of works, which includes the purchase of eight works with three works generously donated by a private benefactor, is unique for an Australian gallery.
The announcement was one of a number made by gallery director Karen Quinlan in an address on Friday night.
"We wished to do something substantial. Something that told more of a wholehearted story of a major Australian artist," she said.
"Although the purchase of such a large suite of works is extremely rare in Australia, we believe this type of undertaking is long overdue.
"Choosing this group of works by Bill Henson provides an unequalled opportunity to achieve a much deeper understanding and experience of this internationally acclaimed artist’s work.
"Unlike single works, these works collectively create an immersive experience and show more vividly the intention of this exceptional artist. We are delighted at being given the opportunity to make this significant acquisition, providing an important and unique way for visitors to experience art."
The purchase is the beginning of a longer-term collaboration between the gallery and Henson. A major project is now in development involving a collaboration between Bill Henson, Bendigo Art Gallery and several major European institutions.
The works will be on view in the gallery until February 24.
The gallery Foundation also announced it
received a gift of $100,000 from the Sidney
Myer Fund.
It also announced it will reveal at least five
major international exhibitions to come to the region, with details revealed in 2013.
The gallery is
working with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the London and British Museum.
It will also announce a major
exhibition with one of the most significant arts institutions in Europe,
initiating the first tour of works from their collection.
No regional gallery in Australia that has achieved the extraordinary
successes of Bendigo Art Gallery in recent years, with 314,000 visitors through the doors last financial year.
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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