Premier urges Victorians – sign up to slow down on the roads this summer
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 | 13-Dec-2011 11.24am
Victorians will be asked to leave their fast balls on the cricket pitch
this summer in a TAC social media campaign launched at the MCG today by
Premier Ted Baillieu.
The TAC Slow Ball Challenge is fronted by Melbourne’s two Twenty20 Big Bash
teams, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, and asks sports fans
everywhere to sign up to slow down on the roads.
Mr Baillieu said the facebook campaign had been developed as part of the
Victorian Coalition Government’s ongoing commitment to making speeding
socially unacceptable.
“Every year about 100 people die in crashes involving speed, yet too many
Victorians still exceed the limit,” Mr Baillieu said.
“This campaign says it’s not okay to speed and by taking part in the Slow
Ball Challenge you and your mates are showing your commitment to looking
after each other on the roads.
“We know open discussions between friends and families can have a greater
impact than being told what to do by the authorities,” Mr Baillieu said.
To take part in the Slow Ball Challenge visit
www.facebook.com/slowballchallenge and follow the prompts to create your
virtual cricket team and sign up to slow down on the roads this summer.
By sharing a team on facebook, young Victorians are showing their mates
your commitment to slowing down, and could win the chance to play cricket
at the MCG on 19 January.
Mr Baillieu said this unique campaign was yet another initiative to engage
young people in thinking about road safety, and sharing a road safety
message with their mates.
“I really hope young people listen to these cricketers fronting the
campaign, and follow their lead in driving responsibly. I urge all
Victorians to have a conversation with the people they love about road
safety so we all stay safe on the roads this summer,” Mr Baillieu said.
“The Coalition Government will continue to promote road safety via channels
that young people use and engage with.”
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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