Bendigo Gold boss resigns
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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BENDIGO Gold chairman Peter Lodewijks has stepped down.
Lodewijks has cited a new career opportunity as his reason for his departure from the VFL club, and will be replaced by local businessman Tim Dickson.
Lodewijks said the decision to resign from the Board had been a difficult one.
“Being
appointed as chairman of the Club was never really on my radar, but
when David Joss stepped down I agreed to undertake that role on the
understanding that the board would actively seek to make another
appointment to the position as soon as possible”, he said.
“I am
very glad that Tim Dickson is stepping into the role because he will
bring an enormous amount of energy and experience to this position which
will be of great benefit to the club as a whole in the future.
“My
time on the board of directors as general manager and then chairman and executive director has been challenging, but it’s also been immensely
rewarding.
“I’ve worked with some fantastic people who are
committed in every way to developing our Club into a very strong entity
and in the process strengthening the VFL presence in Bendigo because
that’s going to bring huge benefits to footy in this city and
surrounding areas.
“I have enjoyed it tremendously and I’ve gained an enormous amount of experience.
“However,
I have been given a chance to pursue a different career path that
offers some very significant professional and personal opportunities
which I cannot ignore.
“The Bendigo Football Club is a well
managed, professional organisation and I’m extremely confident that Tim
Dickson will lead it into a new era that will deliver some great results
for football in Bendigo.
Dickson said he was "elated" to be taking over as chairman.
“However, I’m very sorry Peter Lodewijks has stepped down because he’s given 120 per cent to the club and to VFL football in Bendigo during his time,” he said.
“Without his efforts over the past five years, it’s very doubtful whether Bendigo would even have a VFL team, let alone a Club that’s demonstrating success on the field and is determined to become a real force in the League.”
“Local footy clubs and supporters in general have got a great deal to thank him for.”
A successful businessman, Dickson has brought a wide range of skills and commercial expertise to the club's board.
“Since I joined the board I’ve been very impressed with the calibre and professionalism of the board and of the club’s overall operations,” he said.
“Obviously, the transition to a stand-alone organisation, especially as we are, basically, a young club, is throwing up a wide range of challenges and issues but these are being systematically and professionally addressed.
“Everyone connected with the club is working cohesively to ensure we continue to move forward in a progressive and positive manner and I’m determined to make a very positive contribution by helping to build a very viable, sustainable and successful VFL team that continues to provide genuine opportunities for young players in this region to achieve their goals in football.”
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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