Blues and fire
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 | 02-Nov-2012
Before they tour with international rock giants Nickelback, one of Australia’s hottest rock duos is set to wow local music fans at the second annual Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival next week.
Alongside almost 100 unique acts over four massive days and nights, Mildura’s Jackson Firebird will play all the tracks from their debut album in all its sweat-infused glory.
The Firebird are flying like never before, generating some solid buzz in the past few months after being handpicked by Nickelback to support them on their Australian tour.
Aussie rock fans will also know them as the group iconic Melbourne rock ’n’ roll haunt Cherry Bar refused to boot, after pop sensation Lady Gaga demanded to book the bar after one of her sold out Melbourne shows.
The Black Swan’s Andreas Bazzani, who will host the band on Saturday, November 10, said the band’s growing reputation as a premium blues and rock outfit was too good to ignore.
“We’ve traditionally been a cover band venue specialising in loud rocking cover shows so the JF option just seemed to fit perfectly,” he said.
“I kept on hearing about the boys after last year’s performance (at the innaugural BB&RMF) everyone was raving.
“I can’t wait to host them, we are expecting a monster turnout and everyone at the Swan will be on hand to ensure that all our guests have an absolute ball.”
Also on board for their first ever BB&RMF is Screaming Jet Jimi Hocking and the Queen of Roots, Dallas Frasca, alongside a swag of local and imported blues and roots talent.
The main event concert will be held in the Civic Gardens on Saturday, while more than 20 venues across the city will host BB&RMF shows.
Official emcee and mastermind of the popular Blues Trams Julius Porlai said the BB&RMF would once again tap into a wealth of music talent in Bendigo and Central Victoria.
“The festival will also show we have some of the best live music venues in Victoria,” he said.
“The festival is important as it showcases to visitors that Blues and Roots music is alive and well and that Bendigo will be the place to showcase some of the best talent we have to offer.”
Greater Bendigo council’s manager major events Terry Karamaloudis said the BB&RMF was emerging as a significant event on council’s annual event calendar.
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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