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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 | Bendigo Weekly | 13-Apr-2012
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MARKET FARE: All the produce has that little extra. Photo Vicki Harrington
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Five years ago the idea of a Bendigo community farmer’s market was just that, an idea.
Thanks to market founder Michelle Martin and her enthusiastic and hard-working team the idea grew legs.
After three years of fundraising, building awareness, developing the model and securing accreditation, it finally became a reality two years ago.
The rest, as they say is history. It is now a regular fixture on the local calendar, bringing fresh regional and seasonal produce to Bendigo in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Market manager Brierly Drummond said the market provides a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy a coffee or a snack, chat to the local producers and connect with
your food before selecting gorgeous produce and wine.
Each market showcases local chefs and food aficionados on the recently dedicated Michelle Martin Community Stage.
This month, Annabelle, one of two local entrants in the Junior Masterchef series, will be demonstrating pork and apple skewers.
“We’re celebrating our second birthday this Saturday, April 14 from 9am to1pm, in our usual spot
at Sidney Myer Place next to Rosalind Park,”
volunteer market co-ordinator Jodi Duivenvoorden, said.
“There will be cake made by Maria, one of our stallholders, as well as a talented juggler, a treasure hunt for the kids, cooking demonstrations, and of course, all the beautiful produce usually on offer.
“Come down and help us celebrate.”
Other regular producers at the market this week include A&B Trees who will have winter seedlings, including cavolo nero, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, silverbeet, brussel sprouts, and lettuce.
April will be A&B Trees’ last market until Spring.
Camboer Goat Meat is confirmed as an ongoing stallholder and will be coming this month and many more to come.
Sue and Andy from Growing Green are back with their beautiful native flowers, and plan to stay until September.
Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens will have freshly-picked plums, Packham pears and apples (Fuji and Snow).
The Farmer and The Chef will be bringing
back their yummy pumpkin soup-in-a-cup this month.
The Bendigo Community Farmers’ Market is held on the second Saturday of every month.
– Vicki Harrington
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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