Spirit soars
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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THE Bendigo Spirit defeated WNBL champions Bulleen Boomers 74-56 on the weekend in a stunning result for the club.
After losing to the West Coast Waves in what was the low point of their season last round, the Spirit turned things around to secure their second victory on Bulleen’s home floor this season, taking out the season-series between the two 2-1. Tess
Madgen led the way for the victorious Spirit with 19 points, connecting on eight of 13 field goal attempts, to go along with eight rebounds, three steals and three assists. Deanna Smith added 15 points and Kristi Harrower added 14 points for the Spirit, who took their season record to 11-8.
Sam Richards top-scored for the Boomers with 14 points, while leading scorer Liz Cambage only managed ten points and ten rebounds. Bendigo Spirit 74 (Tess Madgen 19, Deanna Smith 15, Kristi Harrower 14) defeated the Bulleen Boomers 56 (Sam Richards 14, Liz Cambage 10, Amelia Todhunter 9).
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Needing to win all of its four remaining games to safely lock down a play off position, and with an injured Kristi Harrower, Bendigo Spirit coach Bernie Harrower is all too aware of the huge challenge that awaits his charges this weekend.
Crunch time has officially arrived for the fifth placed Spirit, who face the two top teams next, with Liz Cambage’s Bulleen Boomers on Saturday night, and Adelaide on February 4.
Harrower said his girls would be seeking redemption after an “unacceptable” loss to bottom placed West Coast by two points last Sunday in Perth.
“It certainly is (crunch time),” Harrower said.
“We need to go 4 and 0 going into the playoffs. It’s a big ask for us but at the end of the day, if we’re good enough we’ll get the job done.
“We’re looking for some redemption after last weekend.
“The loss to West Coast, it really stung us, it really put our plans into disarray.”
Harrower said he gave his team one of his all-time great roasts after the West Coast loss.
“I gave the girls a pretty hard time after the game, and they had some punishment on Tuesday night at training, which they certainly weren’t happy about,” he said.
“I’ve had some tirades, I think this was probably the worst I’ve ever dished out.
“But you make your bed, you lie in it.”
Harrower said daughter Kristi would play despite ongoing problems with her Achilles.
“She’s not 100 per cent but she’ll play,” he said.
Assistant coach Jeremi Moule said the Spirit had the defence to restrict Bulleen’s power players, but needed to hone its shooting efficiency.
“Our defence has improved significantly, but on the weekend our poor shooting percentage cost us in both games,” he said.
“The loss to West Coast was the lowest point of the season.
“Given the context – at the end of the season and fighting for a finals spot – it was very disappointing.
“The team has had one of its most physically challenging training weeks of the season.”
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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