Climbing the ladder
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-Jan-2012
«
DEFENSIVE PLAY: Joel Purdy bats for West Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.
»
The Emu Valley Cricket Association has a new ladder leader in Mandurang after United suffered their second straight defeat since the Christmas break.
Spring Gully got the perfect start with an opening stand of 173 with skipper Shaun Makepeace leading from the front with a magnificent 115, and great support from Luke Bell (75) and Ricky Mannix (29), pushing the score to a very respectable 5/263.
But the strong Mandurang batting line up weren’t to be denied as they compiled 8/278 off their 40 overs with Leigh Haw (69), John Mariager (57), Geoff Thompson (43) and a solid contribution at the end from Rhys Williams (28 not out) ensuring Mandurang got over the line and secured top spot on the ladder.
Brad Gillett was the main destroyer for Spring Gully with the ball taking 4/57.
Maiden Gully could only manage 7/175 against Axe Creek with skipper Mark Smith (63 not out) again leading the way, with the next best being extras on 27.
They couldn’t hold off the fast finishing Axe Creek who finished on 5/190 with Brad Ead (77 not out) the mainstay of the innings with good support from Ben Harris (37) and Jason Carbone (28) with no bowler from either side taking more than two wickets.
As mentioned, United suffered their second defeat in a row, going down to the third placed West Bendigo.
Travis O’Connell (56), Glen Wallis (38) and Brad McHugh (32 not out) the main stays of the West Bendigo innings as they compiled 8/208.
Kieren Nihill took 3/41 as United could only reply with 152 with skipper Alex Collins providing half the score with 76 as Glen Wallis took 4/39 for West Bendigo.
Sedgwick easily accounted for Emu Creek with Scott McKenzie (62) and Rick Ladson following up his match-winning unbeaten century the previous week with 44.
David Thompson was the only multiple wicket taker for Emu Creek with 3/36.
Emu Creek in reply could only manage 119 with the only real resistance coming from Ray McCarthur (39) as Jordan Knight destroyed the top order with the excellent figures of 3/9 off eight overs.
In the final game of Round Eight, Marong put in an early claim for fourth spot on the ladder with a hard- fought win over Golden Gully.
Williams (45), Zac Samuel (35) and Jeremy Ross (35) all made solid contributions to their total of 7/182, while Sebastian Olle and Brendon Lummis both took two wickets each.
Golden Gully could only manage 108 in reply with Shaun O’Shea and Anton Davies the only players to score more than 20 runs with
Duane Anderson taking 5/13 off 5.2 overs including a hat trick.
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.”
Comment