Battle of the birds
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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By JOEL PETERSON
Office rivalries have been among those heating up this week, in the lead-up to the 2012 AFL Grand Final.
When the Swans and Hawks take to the hallowed MCG turf this Saturday, it will be the first time the two sides have met in a grand final.
Hawthorn were the pre-season flag favourites, but after winning only two of their first five games doubts were cast over whether the Hawks were the real deal.
What was perhaps overlooked was the difficulty of the opening to the season they faced, playing the five sides who eventually filled the top six positions on the ladder in the season’s first five weeks.
Sydney, on the other hand, won all five of their opening games, including a 37-point victory over the Hawks in round 5, cementing their place early as one of the competition’s top sides.
Both sides have enjoyed the taste of premiership success in recent times, Hawthorn getting the better of Geelong in 2008 and Sydney recording a famous four-point win over West Coast in 2005.
The last time the two sides met they played out a thrilling game at the SCG, with the match not decided until a brilliant running goal from Hawthorn midfielder Brad Sewell gave the Hawks a seven point lead with just a minute remaining, putting the game beyond doubt.
Saturday’s grand final has the potential to be a classic contest, with Hawthorn’s firepower and attacking flair matched with Sydney’s toughness and ‘no frills’ playing style.
Sydney midfielder Josh Kennedy, one of the week’s more interesting talking points playing against his former team, has averaged 32 disposals in his last three outings against Hawthorn, and will be a key providing a huge amount of grunt in the Swans’ engine room.
On the other side of the ledger, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has kicked at least four goals against the Swans in all but one of their last five matchups, and will need to be at his brilliant best again to ensure a Hawks win.
With the weather looking cold and wet in Melbourne for ‘that one day in September’, the Hawks’ superior skills may give them a slight edge in a grand final where the slightest advantage could prove to be critical.
Hawthorn to win by 5 points, in a very memorable 2012 grand final.
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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