New Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police appointed
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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New Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Ken Lay
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Premier Ted Baillieu and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan
today announced the appointment of Ken Lay as the new Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
“The Victorian Coalition Government through an independent selection panel conducted a broad
search for an outstanding leader for the position of Chief Commissioner of Police,” Mr Baillieu said.
“Ken Lay is a senior serving police officer with the demonstrated ability to successfully lead all
aspects of a large and complex organisation.
“The role of Chief Commissioner of Police carries with it a great responsibility to all Victorians and we
are very pleased that Mr Lay will be able to bring his experience and judgement to this critical
position.
“The Coalition Government is working to make Victoria safer by recruiting a record number of police,
improving safety at railway stations with Victoria Police Protective Services Officers, and sentencing
that reflects community expectations.
“The Coalition Government ensured strict protocols applied throughout the recruitment process to
guarantee that candidates of the highest calibre were considered and that the very best person was
appointed to this important position,” Mr Baillieu said.
The recruitment process has been underway since 13 August 2011 and included an international
search through Amrop Cordiner King to locate and recruit a successful candidate.
Mr Lay is currently Acting Chief Commissioner of Police and has previously held the roles of Deputy
Commissioner and a number of operational, training and corporate roles across metropolitan and
regional Victoria since starting with Victoria Police in 1974. He has a Diploma of Police Studies, a
Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (CSU), and has been awarded the
Victoria Police Service Medal and the Australian National Medal.
“We congratulate Mr Lay on his appointment and look forward to his leadership and continued focus
on helping Victoria Police serve Victorian families and communities,” Mr Ryan said.
An announcement about a new Deputy Commissioner is expected to be made in coming weeks.
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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