The entertainment factor

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 | 19-Jan-2012

GOLDEN SQUARE

44 Norelle Crescent
Bendigo Property Plus
Nathan Diss
5441 2780/0448 010 057
Price $395,000
Inspect Sat 11-11.30am

IT’S a credit to the present owners and this property in Golden Square has fabulous outdoor living under a soaring gable roof.
“This home definitely has the entertainment factor,” Nathan Diss of Bendigo Property Plus said. “And the alfresco area is well finished with coloured and pressed concrete and nice views of the garden.”
From GJ Gardner, the home is modern contemporary with individual features and a good floor plan for today’s lifestyle.
“It’s just four years old,” Nathan said, “so the new owner has the remainder of the guarantee and some peace of mind.”
Interior spaces include lounge or home theatre, open-plan family living, granite-topped kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, bonus powder room. Nice for grown-ups, the main bedroom is at the front of the house and the children have their own zone toward the back.
You can have a little privacy yet still hear them holler at night.
More features of the home are stainless steel kitchen appliances, chef’s island, breakfast cupboard, walk-in and fitted robes, ducted heating and cooling.
Nathan said the block measures about 800 square metres with landscaping, double garage, water tanks and workshop.
“The plants and lawn have matured into a wonderful garden and there is a Colorbond shed with power and about 70 square metres of concrete floor space.”
Inspection is sure to impress.
-Cathy Matthews