Games’ mixed results
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 | 26-Jan-2012
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GOING IN TO BAT: Alex Collins bats for United at Ewing park. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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Saturday saw the return of the two-day games for the Emu Valley Cricket Association with some very mixed results, with two sides who batted first in very commanding positions, one game already decided, another in the balance and one washed out. Yes, that’s right, a wash out.
Mandurang scored an imposing 6/395 against Emu Creek, with Leigh Haw leading the way with 120, and good support from Cain
Ladiges (88), Geoff Thompson (78 not out) and John Mariager (40).
The best of the bowlers for Emu Creek was Justin
Hancock with 3/109.
Golden Gully opening bowler Shaun O’Shea destroyed the Maiden Gully top order with the excellent figures of 7/56, as Maiden Gully were dismissed for just 125, with only Andre Clayton (42), Rob Brown (26) and Beran Marchesani (25) providing any resistance.
Maiden Gully hit back late in the day to have Golden Gully 5/72 at stumps and the game back in the balance.
United have already locked in first innings points after blasting Sedgwick out for just 68, with Cam Davie and Kieren Nihill taking three wickets a piece.
United already have a sizeable lead, thanks largely to Alex Collins (87) and Jayde Mullane (43 not out), with a score of 2/151 at stumps.
Spring Gully continued their recent good form compiling 284 against West Bendigo, with Shaun Makepeace (88) and Ricky Mannix (77) again leading the way, with good support from
the evergreen Des Gilmore (60).
Glen Wallis 3/45 was the best of the bowlers for West Bendigo as they resume on 1/15 this week.
Marong will take on Axe Creek this week in a one-day game as no play was possible at the Marong ground.
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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