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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 | 25-Mar-2011 11.17
Well done the community who supported the Newbridge Football Club at their major fundraiser on Friday night. The Bendigo Bank chipped in $20,000 and the function raised another $36,000 to make it a huge night for the footy club which has been hit hard by the recent floods. Priority for the money raised is to build new clubrooms.
PENNANT GOLF: 150 golfers representing 14 clubs took part in the opening round of the Bendigo District Golf Association pennant competition on Sunday. In the Division One section Bendigo downed Neangar Park and Belvoir Park produced a good win over Axedale. The series continues this Sunday at Belvoir Park, Heathcote and Eaglehawk.
CAITLIN SHINES: Caitlin Thwaites showed her class to score 30 goals from 34 attempts to lead the Central Pulse to victory over Canterbury Tactix in New Zealand last weekend. It was the team’s first victory of the season and just its third in three seasons of the ANZ Championship.
SPORTS STARS: A huge lineup of national sporting greats is being assembled to honour a local legend at a special luncheon. We hear the list includes the names of Judd, Hughes, McMahon, Langer and Meninga. Stay tuned.
POOL DILEMMA: The debate over the size of the new pool proposed for Kangaroo Flat continues. The plan involves closing the existing 30 metre pool at Dower Park and building a new aquatic facility next to the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre. Council is currently preparing a comprehensive business case to compare the construction of a 25m pool as opposed to a 50m pool. The community consultation phase will be vital with the council seemingly divided over the scope of the project. Council said all will be revealed later next month.
GULLY WINS: A good-sized crowd turned out to see Spring Gully win back-to-back titles in the Emu Valley Cricket Association when they downed Mandurang by 62 runs. The final was played at Ewing Park with Gully’s Peter Stepien named Player of the Match.
SANDHURST GOLF: The Sandhurst Football/Netball Club annual golf day is on on Sunday at the Bendigo Golf Club from 10.30am. The Ambrose event title is currently held by Julian Rodda, Tim Dean, Steve Kelly and Ben Sexton. To enter contact Danny Ellis on 0408 881 532.
SUNS SHINE: The premiership drought is finally over for Strathdale Maristians after they defeated Bendigo United by 94 runs in the BDCA grand final at Harry Trott oval. A knock of 86 from Ben DeAraugo helped the Suns to cruise to a huge win over the flag favourites.
DARTS START: The Superleague Darts Series will begin in mid April. A meeting of all interested players will be held at the Bush Pig Inn on Sunday at 2pm to finalise the series. The competition is open to players of all divisions. Further information is available from Wayne Davis on 0457 656 139
TOP AWARD: Many great administrators serve sporting clubs across our region. It is encouraging Sports Focus is able to come up with a top list of people who strive for excellence and the Administrator of the Year is a much sought after title. Congratulations go to Maxine Parlby of the Marong Football Netball Club who works tirelessly at both club and league level.
BULLDOGS GATHER: Reigning Bendigo Football League premiers Golden Square are conducting a season launch at their Wade Street club rooms on Sunday. Senior football and netball coaches will address the gathering of sponsors, members and supporters.
NETBALL PROGRAM: The Marong Football Netball Club is set to host the Net Set Go Junior netball program. Registration day is set down for Wednesday, April 6 at 5pm at Maiden Gully Primary School. The program gets underway on April 27 and will run for ten weeks. Email: marongfnc@hotmail.com for more details.
STATE LEAGUE: The North Central State League Netball series is drawing to a close with teams taking to the courts at Flora Hill for Preliminary Final action on Wednesday night.
It has a been a great competition over the summer in the Open Section where three teams were equal at the end of the regular season. The stage is set for some great action this week and then the grand final night is set down for Wednesday, April 6.
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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