Central Victoria scores again
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 | 16-Aug-2012
The Central Victorian region continues to build its reputation as a producer of fine wine and food with the announcement of more honours for local producers.
Bendigo’s Wine Bank On View recently received the highest possible rating in the Gourmet Traveller Wine Partners Wine List of the Year Awards for the fourth year in succession.
Established in 1994, the awards recognise the investment in time, skills and resources spent in developing quality wine lists.
Wine Bank On View has now the prestigious Three Glass Rating for four consecutive years.
The Glass Rating system, awards venues with wine lists of all sizes with extensive depth and balance.
Owner Mark Coffey and bar manager Josh Quilty are extremely happy with the result. “Once again, we’ve received
the three glass rating,” Mark said.
“Due to the increased investment that restaurants and bars are prepared to outlay, it’s getting harder and harder each year to achieve this result and to be up there year after year is an extraordinary effort.”
The Wine Bank On View at 45 View Street is open seven days for wine and beer sales, along with a coffee and cafe-style menu for lunch and dinner.
For bookings phone
5444 4655 or go to www.winebankonview.com.
The Bendigo Wine Estate has received a creditable 96 points rating for its 2010 Gold Nugget Shiraz in James Halliday’s 2013 Wine Companion released earlier this month.
Established in 1997, Bendigo Wine Estate also received high scores for its 2009 Shiraz and the 2008 Chardonnay.
Located on the banks of the Campaspe River 6.3 kilometres north of Axedale on the Axedale-Goornong Road, the rich soils of the river flats also supply premium quality wine grapes to other wineries both local and interstate.
The unique cellar door building is possibly the first constructed of rock gabions in Australia. Gabions are wire baskets filled with crushed bluestone rock quarried locally at Axedale. New and old timber complements the use of natural materials throughout.
Cellar door sales Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat/Sun by arrangement on 5439 7433.
Chapman Hill Extra Virgin Oil produces some of Australia’s best extra virgin olive oils.
Chapman Hill is an Olive Care accredited grove and was awarded the 2005 Mitchell Business Awards – Rural Producer.
Planted by Ross and Sarah Thompson in 1999, the grove produces Italian and Australian olive tree varities.
Located at Glenaroua on the Northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range 13 kilometres from Pyalong towards Seymour, the grove covers eight hectares of rich soil and perfect climatic conditions for olive production.
Their range includes three distinctive, sophisticated and flavoursome single varietal, high quality extra virgin olive oils — Frantoio, Leccino and New Norcia.
These products can be purchsed directly by phoning 5785 1027 or email info@chapman-hill.com.
Closer to home, The Epicuran in Mitchell Street is a stockist of the Chapman Hill oils.
– 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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