Investigators on scene of plane crash
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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The scene at the airstrip.
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators said technical malfunction is unlikely to be the cause of the fatal plane crash at Bagshot yesterday.
A 77-year-old Mount Evelyn man, who was a passenger on the
plane, died when it crashed after clipping powerlines on approach to the
private airstrip.
A 65-year-old Olinda man and a 75-year-old man from Boronia were flown to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with serious injuries.
The ATSB team of investigators began sifting through the wreckage and taking witness statements, following their arrival on the site this morning (Tuesday).
Team leader Eric Blankenstein said that initial examination suggested "no trouble with the aircraft".
He said the investigation will examine the suitability of the airfield.
"We have to look at whether it was cloudy or smoky in Bendigo, or if there may have been sun in the pilot's eyes."
Mr Blankenstein said wire-strike crashes are "quite common".
"ATSB has done a lot of research into landing problems," he said.
"It doesn't seem to make a difference about the age or experience of the pilot."
EARLIER
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators this morning arrived on the scene of a fatal plane crash at Bagshot.
A 77 year old Mount Evelyn man, who was a passenger on the plan, died when it crashed after clipping powerlines on approach to the private airstrip.
A 65 year old Olinda man and a 75 year old man from Boronia were flown to the Alfred Hospital with serious injuries.
The ATSB has sent a team of investigators to begin the on-site phase of the investigation.
The team which includes experts in engineering and aircraft operations is expected to arrive mid-morning today and spend at least three and up to five days at the accident site.
As part of the onsite investigation, the team will be examining the wreckage for evidence, interviewing witnesses and aircraft operator and reviewing maintenance documents.
The ATSB will also review the pilot’s training and experience and collate and analyse witness information.
The ATSB aims to finalise its investigation within 12 months.
EARLIER
ONE man has died and another two are injured after a plane crash at Bagshot.
The Cessna 172 was coming into land at a private airstrip, on Barnadown Road just after 1pm when it clipped power lines, landing on its roof.
Bendigo Police Inspector Mark Edwards said the plane incinerated on impact and there was "not much left" of it when fire crews arrived.
Insp Edwards said the plane had come from Montrose for maintenance.
He said another light plane had landed safely on the grass airstrip just minutes before.
Both injured men were in their 60s, and have been flown to the Alfred Hospital.
One man is in critical condition with serious burns and the other has head injuries.
Investigators from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority were expected at the site this afternoon.
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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