Warming things up at the Tavern
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 | 20-Sep-2012
The restaurant at Bradie’s Tavern in Strathfieldsaye has been transformed since new chef Trevena Taylor arrived in June this year.
A versatile chef who can turn his hand to practically any style of cooking, Trev hails from Castlemaine where he previously cooked at the Railway and Bridge Hotels before moving to the tavern.
Since arriving, he has not only reinvented the menu, he’s introduced all-day dining on Saturday and Sunday starting with breakfast between 9 and 11am.
“My aim is to cater for everybody, any time of the day,” Trev said.
“There aren’t a lot of places to enjoy a leisurely breakfast on a Sunday morning, it’s already been popular for family events like Father’s Day.”
“The tavern is very child friendly, we have a special kids deal with a free soft drink, jelly or icy pole inlcuded with meals. There’s a regular colouring competition with all entries in the running to win a meal voucher.”
Trev is anticipating busier times ahead when the recently completed beer garden should be a popular stop off for Lake Eppalock visitors returning after a day’s activities.
“The new beer garden includes a big screen television, big tables with shady umbrellas, a kids corner with secure fencing and we will be serving full bistro meals out there.”
“All food is made on site using local produce and the menu includes vegetarian and lighter-style options to share and we also cater for functions,” he said.
With two new assistants, who are Indian, in the kitchen, the tavern is offering authentic curries for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday evenings.
“No bottled or packaged sauces, these curries are the real thing, made from scratch,” Trev said.
Braidie’s Tavern, 948 Wellington Road, Strathfieldsaye is open for lunch and dinner from noon to 8pm Tuesday to Thursday, noon to 8.30pm Friday and 9am to 8.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Lunch is available Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 8pm and 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday but they are closed on Mondays
Phone 5439 4255 for bookings.
- 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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