Keogh coming back to the nest
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 | 31-Jul-2012
A favourite son of the Castlemaine
Football Netball Club has been appointed as the Magpies' senior coach
for 2013.
Rod Keogh, who played 82 AFL games with
Melbourne and St. Kilda, including the Saints' 1997 Grand Final loss, has been appointed the club's senior
coach, effective as of next season.
Keogh was taken by Melbourne with pick
27 in the 1988 AFL Draft and won two league best and fairest
(Gardiner) medals playing with the Demons' reserves in 1990 and
1993.
He was then transferred to St. Kilda in
the following season, and played 60 games with the Saints before
retiring in 1998 due to persistent knee injuries.
He will take over from current Magpies
coach Len Watson, who has instilled marked improvement into the young
side in the last two years.
Since retirement Keogh has coached
numerous sides, most recently Devon Meadows in the
Mornington Peninsula Nepean league, along with North Launceston and
Burnie in the Northern Tasmianian Fotball League.
While at Burnie he coached Gold Coast
Suns midfielder Maverick Weller along with Tyson Mihocek, who now plays for rival Bendigo Football Netball League side Kangaroo Flat.
In the club's newsletter released today, CFNC
general manager Stuart Dunn said the appointment took place in full
consultation with Watson.
“Len’s
work in developing the current playing group has been second to none,
as has his dedication and commitment to our club and we thank him
enormously for his contribution.”
"The appointment of Rod has taken place with
the full consultation of our current coach, Len Watson, who as he has
always done put the club’s best interests first and conducted
himself with the upmost class and selflessness."
Castlemaine
play host to Strathfieldsaye Storm at Countrycars.com.au Oval on Saturday in
round 15 of BFNL action.
In
other games this weekend Eaglehawk take on Sandhurst at Canterbury
Park, Gisborne host Kangaroo Flat, Golden Square do battle with
Kyneton and South Bendigo tackle Maryborough.
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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