Snow cuts a classic
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 | 04-Oct-2012
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WIN: Darren Lapthorne.
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It’s not often that a spring bike race in Australia gets shortened due to snow.
Fortunately for Bendigo cyclist Darren Lapthorne, it worked in his favour, as he was first to see the finish line of the Launceston to New Norfolk classic after only 65 kilometres instead of the usual 208km journey.
Due to snow on the top of the Poatina climb rendering it unsafe, the race started from Bothwell and made the journey to the finish, albeit 143km shorter than usual.
Lapthorne, a solid climber and the 2007 Australian Road Champion, said he was disappointed with the course change.
“I was disappointed because the longer the race, the better for me,” Lapthorne said.
“I thought it was going to be a day for the sprinters but there were still a few good climbs in there, so the terrain made the race hard enough.”
Despite missing the 10.32km climb of Poatina, at a harsh 7.5 per cent gradient, the course still featured a few short sharp hills, enough to put the acid on some of the sprinters.
A group of 15 riders, including Lapthorne, made their move at around the halfway point of the race gaining a big margin on the peleton.
“I attacked with about five kilometres to go with Nathan Earle,” Lapthorne said.
“With about three kilometres
to go, I went and had a good run to the finish.”
While not discounting his win, after the Launceston to New Norfolk he said it was good for his confidence to get this win, but the Tour of
Tasmania was the race to win this year.
His focus paid off with a strong start to the nine-stage tour, his Drapac Professional Cycling team finishing 5th in the opening team time trial, before Lapthorne claimed a solo win of the 123km second stage to Lake Pedder.
The 2012 Tour of Tasmania finishes with the ninth and final stage a 51.6km kermese in Devonport on Sunday.
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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