New facility offers a sporting chance
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 | 29-Jun-2012
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GROUNDBREAKING: Craig Niemann, mayor Alec Sandner and Sports Minister Hugh Delahunty at the new Epsom pavilion.
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BENDIGO’S newest sporting facility was opened this week.
Sport and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty joined City of Greater Bendigo mayor Alec Sandner and CEO Craig Niemann to open the $3.8 million Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve pavilion on Wednesday.
Cr Sandner said the pavilion is the centrepiece of the reserve.
“The pavilion boasts a multi-use function room with built-in bar, seating for up to 200 people and large floor-to-ceiling retractable glass walls for sporting, community groups and other organisations to use and hire,” he said.
“There is also an adjacent executive-style meeting room which can also open into the function room. An impressive full commercial kitchen has also been built to facilitate a range of events.
“Six large change rooms and amenities, also with retractable walls, assisted change room, universally accessible and public toilets, two referee rooms, First Aid room and a Gallery of Sport showcasing memorabilia from the user groups are also included in the pavilion.”
Cr Sandner said the pavilion will also be used to attract major regional, state and national sporting, leisure and recreation events.
“It has definitely added another dimension to the existing facilities already available here at the reserve and I’m sure this will be welcomed by the local community,” he said.
The pavilion will be home to five sporting groups – Bendigo Football Club, Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport, Bendigo Pioneers Football Club, Bendigo Rugby Union Football Club, Epsom Football Club – and four other community groups that include Loddon Mallee Lighting, Bendigo Amateur Soccer League, Epsom Tennis Club and Football Federation Victoria.
Mr Delahunty said the new pavilion includes seven new change rooms, one of which is purpose-built to assist people with disabilities
“These facilities can better accommodate a broader range of local initiatives from umpire training, to player development,” he said.
“They enable clubs to cater for more community members, especially the increasing numbers of juniors, females and people with disabilities wanting to get involved.
“For example, multiple change rooms with accessible amenities give local sports like rugby, football, soccer, cricket, tennis, and netball the chance to expand their teams, grow memberships and build on local competition.”
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.”
