Bobby Rydell to hit Bendigo
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.”
Steve Kendall | Bendigo Weekly | 15-Feb-2012 3.45pm
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Bobby Rydell in younger years.
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WHEN Bobby Rydell steps on the stage of The Capital Theatre next month it will be as part of his 21st tour of Australia.
His first was in 1960, and he already had a hit record under his belt, Kissin’ Time.
Thirty-four US hits later and a string of favourites around the world, Bobby is still enjoying the industry.
“I love what I’m doing,” he says.
“I was blessed with a good set of pipes, and they’re still working, so I’ll carry on.
“I’m still smiling, it keeps you going."
At 70 the tours are not as rigorous as they used to be, but he still aims to visit Australia every 18 months or so.
In the early days Bobby toured in the Dick Clark Caravan of stars for six weeks of non-stop dates, quite a tall order for an 18-year old.
“I was learning my craft,” he said.
“My success didn’t happen overnight, I was still having singing lessons.”
Bobby started at 10 as a drummer, and his father saw the burgeoning talent and encouraged and supported his singing, taking him to see acts such as Benny Goodman with drummer Gene Kruper.
His first three songs were not hits, but in the US summer of 1959 Kissin’ Time hit the charts.
Suprisingly perhaps, Bobby still gets nervous.
“I still have nerves,” he said.
“I pace in the wings. But then you get on stage and see the smiling faces, and you’re off.
Bobby has seen a lot of stars come and go, but has a special memory of one.
“Bobby Darin was taken from us too young,” he said.
“He died following an operation at 37 in 1973.
“I was proud to call him my friend, and I still think of him.”
Darin and Rydell were contemporaries in the 60s, in the days when breaking into the industry was about touring, learning and touring some more.
“I watch American Idol and think it’s happening too fast,” he said.
“How can they know what they need to know with that overnight success.”
That from a man who knows success, of the highest order.
And what’s he looking forward to in Bendigo?
“I hope you have a good Oyster Kilpatrick there," he said. “It’s my favourite dish in the world.”
Bobby Rydell is touring Australia next month, including March 29 at Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Bookings on 5434 6100.
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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