Echuca Riverboats Festival
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 | 21-Feb-2012 11.35am
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The inaugural festival was held by the banks of the Murray.
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MICK GRIFFIN
In only its first year, the Echuca Riverboats Festival over the weekend (February 17-19) is already shaping up to be a major event on many a musical calendar.
The stage site was idyllic, nestled in amongst mighty gum trees on the banks of the Murray River.
The weather for the most part was fine and hot, with just the odd sprinkle of rain on the Sunday afternoon. However, what little damp there was proved a welcome respite from the heat and did not dampen the enthusiasm of the large and lively audience.
With a line-up chock full of the best in Australian music, drawing from many differing genres, Riverboats catered well for fans craving a variety of musical experience.
Pop, soul, country, swing, rock and folk all enjoyed a healthy look in.
Regional acts were well represented with Echuca’s Benny Walker, Shepparton’s Angel Voices Band (a 22 piece Congolese choir) and Bendigo’s The Bride Stripped Back, delivering outstanding sets to large and appreciative audiences.
Musical greats by way of Mick Thomas, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour, Vika & Linda Bull and Tex Perkins all seemed to be truly enjoying themselves on the Riverboats stage, delivering some truly exceptional and highly spirited performances.
Rising star Lanie Lane was clearly an audience favourite, receiving a rapturous response throughout her lively performance.
Other acts to shine over the weekend included the wickedly good time jump and jive of Clairy Browne and her Bangin' Rackettes, and the incredible funked up soul of the Bamboos.
The Audreys, in stripped back acoustic mode, played an exquisite set in the heat of the Saturday afternoon sun, as did “alt folk” star Ryan Meeking.
The atmosphere over the whole of the weekend was relaxed, unhurried and imbued with a sense that this is an event for music lovers of all ages and diverse musical tastes.
Congratulations to all involved with Riverboats, I can’t wait for next year.
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.”
