Colourful show a dream
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 | 27-Jul-2012
JOSEPH and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to life at The Capital Theatre.
Presented by Catholic College Bendigo, the show will run today and tomorrow.
Joseph is a story of dreams, rejection, hope and rescue, set throughout to a cheerful pastiche of song styles, from country to calypso to pop and rock ‘n’ roll.
Written by the world-renowned duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice 45 years ago, the show is still as fresh as ever.
About 200 students, drawn almost entirely from Year 9, are singing, acting, dancing their own numbers, building sets, working backstage and playing in the band.
The story looks at Joseph, the favoured son of Jacob. Hated by his 11 brothers, the gift of a Coat of Many Colours is too much and they decide to get rid of him.
He ends up a slave in Egypt, where he lands in and out of trouble, finally ending up as Pharaoh’s Number Two and saving the land from famine.
When his brothers come begging for food, he has his chance to repay them.
When they show they have repented, he reveals himself amid triumphant rejoicing.
Teacher and producer Lia Shaw has been working on the project for the past nine months, and has been startled by how much the cast and crew have achieved.
“As a first-time producer, thinking about what my job entailed and what I had let myself in for was quite overwhelming,” she said.
“But seeing the way the kids bring it together and work so hard to ensure success has been an uplifting experience.
“It’s been absolutely awesome.”
Teacher Zeljko Vanis is directing the play.
“I’ve been extremely pleased with the dedication of the students,” he said.
“They’ve risen to the occasion magnificently.”
The play will run tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 6.30pm.
Limited numbers of tickets are still available for tomorrow from The Capital box office, on 5434 6100, or at www.thecapital.com.au.
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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