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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 | 24-Jun-2011 11.55am
THE GIG GUIDE
Friday, June 24
THE NEWMARKET HOTEL
Anna Maria Louisa Theresa & Sister Ray from 9pm. $5
THE METRO
Min & Colin Band $5.
BENDIGO FOLK CLUB
Richard Perso from 8pm. $15/$10 members and concession.
THE BRIDGE HOTEL
Leigh Turner from 9pm. Free
THE BASEMENT BAR
Vermillion from 9pm. Free
GOLD DUST LOUNGE
The Buzzards from 6pm, Bel and Jon from 10pm. Free
OLD HEPBURN HOTEL
Hayden Evans from 7.30pm. Free
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL
Grumpy Neighbour from 7pm. Free
Saturday, June 25
THE GOLDMINES HOTEL
Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival fundraiser #4 featuring Cold Snap, Bones Blackwood and Aaron Wales from midday. $10 adults, $5 for 12 to 17-year-olds and children free.
THE GOLDEN VINE
The Bride Stripped Back with Jordan Allen from 9pm.
THE NEWMARKET HOTEL
Cement Pig with Broozer from 9pm. $5
THE BASEMENT BAR
Mike Elrington from 9pm. Free
OLD HEPBURN HOTEL
Vinyl Tapp from 9pm. Free
THE METRO
Out Of Order from 11pm.
GOLD DUST LOUNGE
Bendigo Blues Club Jam from 4pm to 8pm. Free
Cold Snap from 10pm.
AXEDALE TAVERN
Fat Bastards from 8pm. Free
Sunday, June 26
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Open Mic” with Deano Stanton from 5pm. Free
MARONG FAMILY HOTEL
Lou and The Pick Ups from 12.30pm. Free
THE BRIDGE HOTEL
The Mockbells from 2pm.
GOLDMINES HOTEL
Old Buzzard Medicine Show from 3pm til 6pm. Free
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL
Reservoir Frogs from 1.30pm. Free
OLD HEPBURN HOTEL
Wax Lyrical with Stefan Walterson from 4pm. Gold coin donation.
GOLDEN VINE HOTEL
The Old Buzzards from 4pm.
Tuesday, June 28
GOLDEN VINE HOTEL
Jam Session from 8.30pm. Free
Thursday, June 30
NEWMARKET HOTEL
Jam Session from 9.30pm. Free
GOLDMINES HOTEL
Blues Jam Session from 8pm. Free
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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