Part of Bendigo’s history

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 | 15-Dec-2011

BENDIGO

16 Rowan Street
Tweed Sutherland First National
Matt Leonard
5440 9500/0418 502 633
Price $950,000
Inspect By appointment

SIMPLY divine, this solid-brick Victorian residence was designed by revered architect William Beebe and built in 1890 for the landed gentry.
“Undoubtedly one of the most distinguished residential landmarks in the Bendigo district,” Matt Leonard of Tweed Sutherland First National said. “And it offers an inner-city lifestyle second to none.”
Tastefully renovated, the home has majestic hall arch, fireplaces, Baltic pine floors, grand formal rooms, contemporary family living zones and superbly-appointed kitchen.
“The kitchen includes a complete range of European-designed Bosch appliances,” Matt said, “including integrated dishwasher and feature canopy.”
More highlights of the home are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, walk-in and fitted robes, ducted heating and cooling, alfresco decking.
Prized for its size, the block measures about 800 square metres with leafy gardens plus double carport and double garage and bonus laneway access.
Rowan Street is within strolling distance to View Street arts precinct, city boutiques and restaurants, Rosalind Park and Girton Grammar.
“The sale of this property presents a rare and exciting opportunity to own a part of our history and a wonderful home.”
About the architect: William Beebe was a local stonemason who turned exclusively to architecture in about 1892. Beebe designed some of our city’s finest homes during the gold rush era and contributed to a number of historical landmarks including Coolock House.