New faces and places
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.”
Vicki Harrington | Bendigo Weekly | 06-Jan-2012 4.15pm
The new year welcomes some new places to eat and be seen in Bendigo while other eateries are celebrating new chefs and menus.
One of the newbies is The Groove Train at the Mitchell Street entrance to the Bendigo Marketplace.
Open since early December, they were kept busy over the Christmas break serving their renowned wood-fired pizzas and great coffee.
The Bendigo Groove Train is the 18th in a rapidly expanding chain of resturants, with five more scheduled for opening nationwide in 2012.
Restaurant Manager Shannon Fisher said: “We’re open seven days from 8am till late. Our kitchen never closes, so food is available whenever the doors are open and we have a really big breakfast menu available from 8am till 12 noon.”
“We offer indoor meals in a relaxed atmosphere with funky décor or outdoor on the balcony overlooking the brilliant city lights and cathedral spire.
“Our diverse menu is designed to tempt all tastes and ages and includes great house specials highlighting the brilliance of our chefs”, he said.
Great service is the main aim for Shannon and his staff and he believes the location, with free parking is ideal for lunch, dinner or coffee and cake after the movies. They will also cater for parties and special functions.
But you will need to book for dinner on weekends as word has spread quickly and they have been overwhelmed the last couple of weekends..
– Vicki Harrington
Rumour has it:
• The Leadlight Cafe in Queen Street is being transformed into a new restaurant by talented chef Nick Anthony and his wife Sonia, formerly of The Bridge Hotel back in 2007.
Watch this space for more details.
• The Boardwalk Restaurant and Cafe has recently changed hands. We meet and greet new owner Andy Lawson in Food Fossickers next week.
• Congratulations to the winner of last week’s giveaway cookbook– From Mezze to Milk Tart – Janice Riordan of Golden Square.
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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