Tune up for homeless youth
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.”
Rosemary Sorensen | Bendigo Weekly | 03-Aug-2012
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Luke Owens is aiming to raise $100,000.
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A GOOD idea and concern about a growing issue has set Bendigo musician Luke Owens on a fast-paced learning curve.
“We got the inspiration from concepts such as Band Aid and USA for Africa, and decided we could do something here for young homeless people,” Luke said.
“We set a target of $100,000, and now we’re discussing where that money’s going to go.
“We’re now talking about the idea of a permanent homeless youth shelter, that’s the possibility.”
Luke and fellow musicians Craig Morley and Dave Turpie announced in February their plans to create a song to be performed at Bendigo’s Christmas Carols event.
Since then, their Bendigo for Homeless Youth project has grown many legs; as they get set to record their first collaborative track, Luke is looking ahead to more fund-raising gigs at the
Golden Vine, a tin-rattle in October that will mobilise hordes of young people on every Bendigo street corner, t-shirts, wristbands and a huge charity dinner at the Town Hall.
Father Bob Maguire is already lined up for that one, and Luke is pondering the second guest speaker.
“I’m thinking of Kyle Sandilands,” he said. “That’d be controversial!”
Luke has been encouraged by the drive and determination of friend Colin Thompson, who set up the Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival.
“I am committed to enriching the live music scene and changing lives in the process,” he said.
Talking to organisations such as St Luke’s Horizon House and Uniting Care, he hopes that the target of $100,000 can eventually be matched by other philanthropic groups, to kick-start plans for a permanent shelter.
“As musicians, we’re more than happy to do the work to get there,” he said.
Bendigo Bank and Bendigo Community Telco are already on-board, promising funding for a CD.
“Creating the music, is the easy part,” Luke said.
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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