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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 | 02-May-2011 3.42
Saturday, April 30
Kangaroo Flat Market
8am to 2pm
Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, High Street, Market will be held indoors if raining. Details: 5443 1809.
Sunday, May 1
Bendigo Chorale sings Music for Pleasure
A programme of music to soothe, satisfy and excite, from the Middle Ages through to the beautiful ‘Seal Lullaby’ written in 2004.
Forest Street Uniting Church at 2.30pm with afternoon tea to follow. Tickets $18. Children free. Details: 5443 0174
Saturday, April 30
Plant Drive
By the garden club and Community House in Rochester.
Propagate plants, seedlings or bulbs toward the plant drive. Drop off in the Bendigo area is at Richardson’s Garden centre in White Hills. Details: 5484 1572.
Sunday, May 1
Vocal Nosh
Newstead Community Centre 6pm to 8.30pm. A good sing and good food in convivial company. Details: 5470 5645.
Monday, May 2
Chinese Traditional Dancing
For anyone interested in learning.
Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet Street, Quarry Hill.
With Central Victorian Lion Team. Fu Wa Dancing Girls 4.30pm to 6pm, Southern Lion Team 6.15pm to 7.30pm, Dragon Team 6pm to 7.30pm
All ages welcome, free sausage sizzle.
Monday, May 2
Presentation of collectable buttons
By Carol Fenselau. 1.30pm, St Marks, Anglican parish of Golden Square, 29 Panton Street, entry $5, afternoon tea, with a lucky door prize. Details: 5447 8471.
Tuesday, May 3
Free Tai Chi for seniors
Tuesday classes from 9am to 10am, Wednesday evening classes 7pm to 8pm. Contact Eaglehawk community house: 5446 8322.
Wednesday, May 4
Sprituality in the Pub
The Foundry Hotel Complex, 366 High Street, Bendigo.
Philosophy and religion, where do they fit in a contemporary world?
Details: 5441 1050.
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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