The pies aren't humble in Elmore
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.”
Vicki Harrington | Bendigo Weekly | 11-Oct-2012
Nathan Bowes has a hand in the making of every pie that leaves the Elmore Bakery.
After completing his apprenticeship in Bendigo, he bought the business three years ago. This year he decided he was ready to enter the Official Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition.
His aspirations paid off fivefold with the bakery receiving an award for each entry put forward.
Each year, thousands of entrants submit four samples of each pie with competition staff then selecting the best three for judging.
Judges look for a nice, even bake on the pastry, with no charcoal or burning on the bottom. The finished pastry must be the correct thickness, not too thick, and not too thin. Ideally the finished pie should have a 2mm to 3mm base thickness.
To come away with an award for all five pies entered was a thrill for Nathan and partner, Dee. Their pizza pie received a gold medal, the lamb and rosemary pie a silver medal while the steak, Mexican and bushman’s pies were all awarded bronze medallions.
“This was the first year we’ve entered so we’re extremely happy to come away with a gold medal. It was such a thrill to have success in every category we entered,” Nathan said.
“Our cheese and bacon pie used to be the most popular, but now it’s the pizza pie.”
Nathan, with one apprentice, produces a range of 13 gourmet pies with average daily sales of up to 200. Not bad for a town with a population of only 668.
Nathan attributes much of the bakery’s success to Elmore’s location.
“Our reputation has spread by word of mouth. Three major highways converge at Elmore so there are always lots of caravanners and travellers calling in,” he said.
“Pies are our speciality but we make great bread, cakes and pasties as well.”
Fortunately, Nathan loves working nights; he starts baking between midnight and 4am each day depending on orders.
“I just love the trade. I don’t think I could do a day job, I’m so used to being a night owl,” he said.
The Elmore Bakery is at 104 Railway place, Elmore.
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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