Rubens at Star Bar
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.”
Steve Kendall | Bendigo Weekly | 12-Oct-2012
THREE brothers and a friend make up the Rubens, a band on the rise to all things great.
With a gentle nudge up from Triple J, the band has come a long way from recording their first song in a bedroom.
“I had no Idea what I was doing,” lead singer Sam said.
“That’s probably what gave it the raw sound.”
It’s pretty lucky to be able to pull a band together from within the family, but Sam said it just fell into place.
“We all played instruments so it seemed sensible to form a band,” he said.
“We all played something different too.”
It doesn’t sound like there would have been too much of a row anyway.
“We’re not the kind of brothers who fight all the time,” Sam said.
The Rubens visit Bendigo next month for a gig at The Star Bar.
“We like playing the smaller venues,” Sam said.
“It’s far more intimate.
“On the larger venues there’s a barrage out front and you’re removed a bit from the audience.”
Such a thing won’t be the case on November 8 at the Star Bar.
The Rubens will still be hauling their own kit for the Bendigo gig, with Sam saying “It’s a bit wanky” to have a road manager.
“People like to see us set up ourselves anyway,” he said.
Touring is a busy time rather than a party time, with the van to pack up after a show, there’s rarely time for more than a few beers.
Sam has a lot of praise for radio station Triple J.
“Things changed after we started getting airplay,” he said.
“People knew who we were for one thing.
“They have been good to us, and have continued with that support.”
Sam said some bands are bitter over the station, generally those who do not achieve airplay.
“I think the station uses its power well,” Sam said.
“It is still weird when I hear our music on the radio, I assume it’s just a CD at first.”
Things have seemed to move quickly for the Rubens.
“We still jump around and leap up and down when good things happen,” he said.
“Next month we’re supporting the Black Keys in New Zealand, we love the band, so that will be great.
“Then next year we’re off touring in the UK and US.”
But before all this they’re in Bendigo.
The Rubens play the Star Bar, Thursday, November 8 Stickets: $20 from www.moshtix.com.au
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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