Nosh for the winter
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 | 29-Jun-2012
Bendigo will be treated to a number of ewe-nique mid-winter foodie events in July, here’s a few to ruminate on.
Selected local restaurants will include their chef’s signature lamb dish as part of their menu during the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show from July 14 to 22.
Masons of Bendigo’s contribution is a Rockwood Cottage spit-roasted lamb shoulder served with caramelised onion, broad bean and pistachio nut pilaf, tzatziki and fried vine leaves. Phone 5443 3877 for bookings.
Masons’ Head Chef Nick Anthony will demonstrate cooking his favourite spit roast at the Festival of Lamb marquee at the sheep show on Saturday, July 20 at 11am.
The Dispensary Enoteca will feature three lamb meals, a lunch, entree and a dinner.
Their $25 lunch special of a lamb kofta burger served with cos lettuce, tomato, coriander, haloumi, harissa, house-made bread and bad boy fries with tea or coffee and craft beer included.
The entree is a Moorish lamb pastilla and zaalouk salad served with sweet and sour eggplant relish.
For dinner, try the 18- hour slow-cooked and char-grilled Erindale lamb cushion served with eggplant puree and harissa with a salad of giant couscous, mint, coriander and toasted almonds.
Bookings: 5444 5885.
Bendigo Beer and the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival in association with the Bendigo Festival of Lamb will present an afternoon of Ewes, Brews, Stews and Blues at the Goldmines Hotel on Sunday, July 22 from noon to 7pm.
Goldmines Executive chef, Josh Pearson is creating some unique lamb dishes for the day to be washed down with local craft beers selected by the experts at Bendigo Beer.
After lunch, kick back and enjoy great music presented by 12 locals in a line up that includes;
Chris Jacobs, Jacob McGuffie, Alanna and Alicia Egan, Archer, Old Buzzard Medicine Show, Urban Creatures, Trouble in Mind, Zac Camm, Alawishus Jones, Andrew Garlick, Michelle Meehan and the Twelve Inch Clocks.
It’s a fund raiser for the next Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival and a very easy way to help develop the live music scene in Central Victoria.
Just $10 to enjoy a delicious lamb stew, a good craft brew and some great blues in one lazy afternoon.
Call the Goldmines Hotel for bookings, phone 5442 2453.
More July food events next week.
– Vicki Harrington
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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