Custard return for Between the Bays
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 | 15-Feb-2012 3.30pm
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90s hit-makers Custard are back.
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MICK GRIFFIN
Throughout much of the nineties, Custard were one of Australia’s most prominent and popular bands, with a loyal live following and hit songs by way of Apartment and Music is Crap.
The band also released some of the definitive albums from that time with Wahooti Fandango (1994), We Have the Technology (1997) and Loverama (1999).
Custard
are regrouping for a special appearance at the Between the Bays
Festival, which
will be held Saturday, February 25 in Moorooduc.
"We are
really excited to be playing Between the Bays," says drummer Glenn
Thompson. "We've always enjoyed playing the smaller festivals,
there's something about the low key, friendly vibe at festivals such
as this that we really respond to".
Was the family atmosphere that
is central to Between the Bays play a part in Custard's decision to
regroup for this event?
"Since
reforming, the few shows we've done have been great, with a real mix
of different age groups coming along to see us. We have a lot of the
original Custard fans coming along, but also a lot of kids, and
that’s great!
"We're there for a good time, and the kids really seem
to enjoy it".
Since
2009, Custard has played but a handful of shows.
"Custard
these days is very much about the enjoyment of playing, riding the
wave if you will," he says.
"Given that we now have some life space and don't
have to tour 24/7 with the same bunch of guys it releases the
pressure and tensions that arise.
"We enjoy performing these days as
opportunities arise, whilst having the freedom to pursue our own
projects".
What about
new material?
"There's
nothing definite there. However the door is always open for some
recording," he says.
"If the mood were to be right, the stars align and the
pressure that could see it turn pear shaped was out of the equation,
then yeah, we'd love to have some new material out there, but at this
stage it's not a priority".
A much in
demand musician, Glenn has enjoyed an incredible musical journey
encompassing stints with not only Custard, but also the Titanics,
and iconic Australian band The Go Betweens.
"One
memory that really comes back to me is playing in Spain with The Go
Betweens, Barcelona it was," he says.
"At 11.30 at night were one of the first
bands on, The White Stripes were headlining and didn't get on stage
till 3.00am.
"While I was waiting at the food tent It made me realize
that these people are not only in a different time zone, but a
totally different plain".
Glenn's
son Wintah is now following in his father's musical footsteps as
guitarist, singer songwriter for Sydney based indie pop group Little
Lovers.
"He
pretty much found his own way musically," Glenn says.
"I was really surprised when
one day he ditched the computer games for the guitar. He was around a
lot at the height of Custard, so I'm sure that influence has rubbed
off.
"Little Lovers are a great band, and have just recorded a new
album".
Glenn's current project Adele & Glenn is a collaboration between
himself and Go Betweens bassist Adele Pickvance who have a new
release coming out in May.
"We've
got launches coming up late May in Sydney and Melbourne, and we have
to get back to Europe, so there`s a lot happening at the moment," he says.
Custard
plays the Between the Bays Festival, Penbank – Rickards Road,
Moorooduc on Saturday, February 25. Also featured are Mark Seymour &
the Undertow, Jordie Lane, the Ooga Booga`s, Lah-Lah's Big Live Band,
JVG Guitar Method, Indigenous Hip Hop and The Fuzzbirds. Go to wwww.betweenthebays.com for info.
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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