Reynard won't stand
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 | 26-Jul-2012 Video at www.bendigoiptv.com
CITY of Greater Bendigo Strathfieldsaye Ward councillor Keith Reynard will not stand in October's elections.
Cr Reynard told Bendigo IPTv this afternoon he would not seek re-election.
Cr Reynard said work commitments had forced his hand, and he had enjoyed his time as a councillor.
When asked if he will be standing at the elections, Cr Reynard replied: "At this stage, no."
"That's not to say I haven't enjoyed it.
"Over the last eight years I've really enjoyed the participation.
"I feel it has been a privilege to have been part of the council over that period of time."
Cr Reynard recommended to others to run for council.
"You do learn so much," he said.
"Having been actively involved, you do appreciate the efforts that are being undertaken.
"Twenty years ago, when I first moved to Bendigo, Bendigo was a big country town.
"Fifty years ago a lot of Bendigo survived on the local resource base.
"We have seen a huge shift globally, where Bendigo is now part of a global economy and we can't get away from that."
Cr Reynard was first elected at
the November 2004 elections and was successfully returned in 2008.
He has been a resident of Strathfieldsaye since 1994 and is married with two daughters.
He has a Bachelor of Applied Science specialising in soil and environmental science and is a Soil and Land Resource Analyst with the Department of Primary Industries.
Cr Reynard is a member of the Strathfieldsaye Sports Club committee and a Director of the Strathfieldsaye Community Enterprise.
He has been instrumental in working with the City of Greater Bendigo to progress recreation and community facilities and the new safe walking and cycling tracks.
He has a particular interest in the future planning and development of the Strathdale, Flora Hill, Spring Gully and Strathfieldsaye areas, to ensure it takes place in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Cr Reynard is also Chair of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance and is passionate about renewable energy generation within our region. He also has strong interests in recreation, youth affairs, economic development, community empowerment and participation in decision making, and business partnerships with local communities.
The full interview with Cr Reynard will be available at www.bendigoiptv.com later this afternoon.
More to come.
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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