Bress is best
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 | 20-Sep-2012
The warmer weather has encouraged the vine buds to burst at Bress Wine, Cider and Produce in Harcourt. The apple and pear trees have new leaves and everything is looking productive, making it a great time for a visit.
Located at 3894 Old Calder Highway, Bress have a well-deserved reputation for producing fine wines, a fact not missed by wine guru James Halliday.
His 2013 Australian Wine Companion awarded Bress the highest rating, five red stars for the fourth consecutive year.
The Bress flagship wine, the Le Grand Coq Noir Harcourt Valley Shiraz 2010, made solely from Bress-grown fruit, whole bunch fermented and foot-trod, received 95 points.
The Gold Chook Heathcote Shiraz 2010, the Gold Chook Macedon Chardonnay 2010 and the Gold Chook Kindest Cut Harcourt Valley Reisling all received 94 points with the Gold Chook Macedon Pinot Noir 2010 rated 91 points.
Bress winemaker Adam Marks said “The team and I at Bress are ecstatic to receive these accolades. It is confirmation that we can make great wines from the Bendigo region and that our wine making approach is well and truly on track.”
A full tasting of their extensive selection of wines and their wonderful produce is available at The Cellar Door and Kitchen open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 5pm and lunches will be available again from October with a Mediterranean
cuisine.
Make a day of it with a friendly game of cricket, petanque or bocci or a wander around the property before settling in for lunch.
Check their website at www.bress.com.au for special events such as the Spring Roast Pork or Lamb Lunches, the Garden and Grazing Day or bread making or charcuterie days.
Phone 0427 021 932 for bookings or enquiries.
-Vicki Harrington
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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