Bec leads the health club call
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 | 27-Jan-2012
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PUBLIC FACE: 3BO’s Bec Chalmer is the face of the Better Health Club.
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ONCE you are in the company of Bec Chalmer, it doesn’t take long to like her.
The bubbly Bendigonian is the new voice of the award winning 3BO Breakfast Show, sitting alongside stalwart Bryan Coghlan.
She has the perfect personality for radio, putting on a smiling voice no matter what the hour of the day.
One of the things that attracts you to Bec is she obviously loves life, which is why she had no hesitation in being the face of the Better Health Club.
“I was travelling along fine, with reasonable fitness, and then I fell pregnant,” she said.
“I put on 50 kilograms with my first baby, and have struggled ever since.”
That has presented many challenges for Bec, and led to her being diagnosed with type two diabetes.
Her and husband Scott own the Bendigo Bathroom Werx franchise, and with two children aged six and three, life is very, very busy.
“Food preparation has become a problem,” she said.
“We have gone down the track of having whatever is quick and easy, and catering to the kids’ tastes.
“What I am looking for specifically is how to prepare food properly with big time constraints, and how to find healthy food the kids are going to eat."
The Better Health Club will follow Bec as she goes about her better health challenge.
“It’s not just about weight loss,” she said.
“Because of my diabetes, there are other goals I want to meet, not just losing kilos, although that will obviously help.
“I have a six year old who is just starting to get into sport, so I want to be able to get out and active with him as well.”
Bec has joined Lifestyle Fitness, and will take readers through getting started at the gym, demystifying some of the myths and showing how important it is to start slowly.
Bec’s Blog will also appear at www.betterhealthclub.com.au, where she will take us through her daily thoughts ideas and actions.
“Leading a healthier life doesn’t have to be hard or scary. I want to try and show that,” she said.
To join Bec’s push, fill out the coupon on the page and join the Better Health Club.
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.”
