Super blowout on regional agenda
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 | 27-Aug-2012
CITY of Greater Bendigo mayor Alec Sandner and chief executive officer Craig Niemann will meet other regional leaders and key State Government Ministers this week to discuss better ways to plan for future population growth.
The talks were organised by Regional Cities Victoria as part of the second annual Celebrating Regional Cities week.
Regional cities are expected to secure 25 per cent of the state’s population in coming years, equating to an extra 208,070 people between 2011 and 2031.
Mr Niemann said Bendigo’s population was set to grow from 105,000 to 143,000 during the next 18 years and this would place enormous pressure on services and infrastructure.
“Regional cities like Bendigo are growing at an historic rate and we are keen to gain support for a better plan for Victoria’s economic and population growth,” he said.
“It is terrific that more people want to make Greater Bendigo and other regional cities their home, but we need more support to plan for sustainable growth and provide the necessary infrastructure, community facilities and services.
“A Regional Cities Growth Strategy is essential for councils to plan for sustainable economic and population growth.
“It will guide the delivery of land, infrastructure and essential services and ensure Greater Bendigo remains vibrant and liveable for future generations.”
Cr Sandner said RCV would also discuss the impact of having to fully-fund the superannuation shortfall liability.
“Having to regularly top up the scheme limits our capacity to deliver services and infrastructure for our growing population so we will also be seeking state and federal government assistance in getting this issue addressed,” he said.
RCV was formed in 2000 to represent regional Victoria through a single voice. It includes 10 of the largest municipalities in regional Victoria – Greater Bendigo, Ballarat, Mildura, Greater Shepparton, Greater Geelong, Wangaratta, Horsham, Warrnambool, Latrobe and Wodonga.
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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