Jamie cooks up a new menu for Victorians
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 | 09-Mar-2012
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BENDIGONIANS are tipped to receive Jamie Oliver cooking classes as a way of reducing the city’s soaring obesity epidemic.
Figures show Greater Bendigo residents are some of the fattest in the state, with 56.9 per cent of locals overweight or obese.
As such, Bendigo has been chosen as one of the city’s for a State Government trial program.
The government will work with local schools, the City of Greater Bendigo council and Bendigo Community Health to work out what programs will work best for the city.
The Bendigo Weekly started the Better Health Club to help the government deliver its program efficiently, and to help promote a healthy lifestyle.
As part of the government program, Mr Oliver and Health Minister David Davis launched Mr Oliver’s Ministry of Food program as part of the Victorian Healthy Eating Enterprise.
“The Baillieu Coalition Government is partnering with The Good Foundation to set up Jamie’s Ministry of Food, a cooking and nutrition education program, in Victoria,” Mr Davis said.
“This will include a fixed cooking school and mobile kitchen to deliver healthy cooking classes in 14 local government areas.
“Jamie’s Ministry of Food will provide cooking courses for more than 10,000 Victorians, as well as cooking demonstrations to inspire people to get back to basics.”
The Good Foundation was set up in 2010 to focus on programs and projects that promote good health and nutrition, with the first priority program being Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia.
Jamie’s Ministry of Food is a community focused program that teaches basic cooking skills and good nutrition to non-cooks to improve their quality of life and health.
The site of the first Ministry of Food in Victoria will be announced in the coming months.
Mr Davis said Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food will form one part of the new Victorian Healthy Eating Enterprise to promote a vibrant healthy eating culture in Victoria.
“We are working together to tackle obesity by improving consumption of fruit and vegetables and enjoyment of healthy foods, while also lowering consumption of unhealthy food, sugary soft drinks, salt and saturated fats,” he said.
“Other state wide initiatives will include the Healthy Food Charter, the Victorian Healthy Eating Advisory Service and an Achievement Program to support good practice in schools, early childhood settings and workplaces.
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Ambassador Ian Curley, will help champion the cause on the ground and spread the healthy eating message.
Other Victorian-based chefs will be recruited to become healthy eating champions and sign up to the Healthy Food Charter.
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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