Have a good weekender

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 | 12-Jan-2012

LONGLEA

17B Pinpandoor Road
Landmark Harcourts Bendigo
Brett Tweed
5448 3881/0429 864 551
Price $210,000
Inspect By appointment

HERE’S a fair dinkum bush retreat complete with creek frontage and a rustic weekender for the overnighter. On Pinpandoor Road, the property measures about 26ha (66ac) with Axe Creek meandering past native trees, flowers and critters.
“This pristine block is privately situated about 14km back from McIvor Highway with no houses in sight,” Brett Tweed of Landmark Harcourts said. “And for convenience, it’s less than 30km from Bendigo and closer to Axedale for supplies.”
Two-level, the weekender has a wood heater and shower along with 12-volt lighting and insulated ceilings. There is paved flooring inside and a shady veranda at the front.
The block has two storage sheds, semi-cleared areas, two fenced paddocks and a dam for swimming and yabbying.
“Wellsford Forest is on the other side of Pinpandoor Road,” Brett said, “and Fosterville gold mine is a stone’s throw for those looking to discover the precious metal.”
Rich enough? Then spend your weekends bushwalking, bird watching, trail riding or fishing for redfin in the mighty Campaspe River.
The land is zoned Rural Living and there is future subdivision potential (STCA) for three lifestyle blocks of about eight hectares each.
“Or you can just keep it in the family for camping weekends and getting away from the busy mainstream.”
Visit www.landmarkharcourts.com.au and enter property ID LBI2396.
Cathy Matthews