Spirit stalls again
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.”
Ben Cameron | Bendigo Weekly | 09-Dec-2011 4.57pm
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CHASING WINS: Gabe Richards. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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Every game from here on in will be massive, star Bendigo Spirit centre Gabe Richards said, after their up and down season continued with an eight-point loss to Bulleen on Wednesday night.
In front of a packed house, swelled by competitors from the Australian Secondary School Championships, Spirit were hoping to follow up their 39 point shellacking of the AIS last weekend, but were undone by Rachel Jarry, who netted a 23 points in the opening half.
“I think we are at the point in our season now, where every game is now a big game,” Richards said.
“The bottom line is, if we want to play in the finals, which is of course our goal, then we have to win.
“We just can’t afford to lose anymore. We just need to find a way to all be firing together.”
It was a night of mixed fortunes for the Spirit, as they went down 76-68, trying to find their second of the season against the reigning premiers.
Kristi Harrower returned to form with 25 points, nailing five from outside the perimeter, while collecting five assists and four rebounds.
And Richards wore WNBL star and Australian Opal Liz Cambage like a glove, keeping her to just 16 points, while shooting 15 herself.
“Liz is just such an imposing player to have to match up on,” Richards said.
“It’s rare in my life to feel short, but I definitely do against her.
“It was handy to get her in foul trouble early, so I just kept attacking her.”
More concerning however was the form of stars Tess Madgen and Deanna Smith, who failed to shine, with eight and four points respectively, and an overall leaky defence.
“We wanted our focus to be on defence, yet we just couldn’t get it done,” Richards said.
The Spirit will be keen to take their frustration out on the AIS at home this Saturday night.
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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