Tipple winners
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 | 02-Aug-2012
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Pandalowie vineyards cellar door
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Central Victorian wine lovers will appreciate their tipple even more following the release of James Halliday’s 2013 Wine Companion, the definitive guide to Australian wines.
James has favourably reviewed some of our local wineries with
Pondalowie Vineyards awarded a five star rating.
The wines reviewed, the Pondalowie 2008 Vineyard Blend and Pondalowie 2008 Shiraz both achieved scores of 94/100 with the Vineyard Blend identified as “offering special value for money”.
Krystina Morris, winemaker and co-owner of Pondalowie said, “We are thrilled to have achieved a five star rating for the eighth year in a row.”
Sample the Pondalowie drop along with other high-scoring wines at Pondalowie Cellar and Store, 123 View Street, Bendigo open 12 to 5pm Saturday and Sundays or other times by appointment. Phone 5444 4842 or 0407 959 299 or visit www.pondalowie.com.au.
Mandurang Valley Wines also received high scores for its 2009 Shiraz and 2009 Old Vine – a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlo, and contributed to Bendigo’s growing reputation for producing quality white wines with the 2010 Chardonnay scoring 90/100 points.
The winery itself again received four and a half stars overall from Halliday, an excellent salute from the well known wine writer, critic, winemaker and senior international wine competition judge.
Wes Vine, owner of Mandurang Valley Wines, who produces the wine with son Steve, was understandably thrilled with the ratings, “Obviously, we rate these wines very highly ourselves, but to get these ratings from James Halliday confirms our thoughts.”
Wes also commented on the success of the Bendigo and Heathcote wine regions as a whole. “It is fantastic to see so many wineries from our regions scoring four or more stars with many individual wines scoring 90 or above.
“People are starting to recognise Bendigo and Heathcote as exceptional wine regions.”
Mandurang Valley Wines cellar door at 77 Fadersons Lane, Mandurang is open for lunch, light snacks and cake from 11am until 5pm on weekends and public holidays or by appointment at other times. Phone 5439 5367 or visit www.mandurangvalleywines.com.au.
The Age weekly food and wine guide, Epicure has singled out Bendigo restaurant,
The Dispensary Enoteca as having one of the 12 finest beer lists in Victoria from a listing featuring only three regional restaurants.
The article by James Smith, Australia’s most recognised and celebrated beer expert, stated “If Tim Baxter hasn’t created Australia’s best overall drinks list in Bendigo, he must be close”.
Dispensary owner, Tim Baxter said, “I was thrilled to be even mentioned in the article, but to be featured as one of the state’s finest restaurants with quality beer lists, was a real honour”.
“Other than the amazing depth and breadth, what makes our beer list truly unique is that we have massive amounts of information and tasting notes about each and every single beer – most places just list a price”.
The Dispensary at 9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo is open seven days. Phone 5444 5885.
Tooborac Hotel & Brewery have won gold and bronze medals at this year’s Royal Adelaide Beer Show.
In a broad field including indy-brewing giant Coopers, the Tooborac Hotel & Brewery’s Woodcutter’s Amber Ale was awarded a bronze medal while the Blacksmith’s Porter collected gold and the Champion Porter Trophy.
The award winning brews were hand crafted by the Tooborac Hotel & Brewery’s new duo of accomplished amateur brewers turned pro, John Chapman and Simon Lew.
Tooborac Hotel & Brewery owners, James and Valerie Carlin are quick to acknowledge the achievements of their new brewing team. “John and Simon are a huge asset to the Tooborac Hotel & Brewery,” says James. “I’ve no doubt that this will be the first of many awards.”
The Tooborac Hotel & Brewery is open daily for meals, beer tastings and brewery tours. Phone 5433 5201 or visit www.tooborachotel.com.au. – 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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