WHAT'S ON WEEK ENDING APRIL 29
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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Bonsai Exhibition Saturday, April 23 to Monday, April 25
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Thursday, April 21
Special Old time new vogue dance
Maldon Community Centre Francis Street Maldon. 8pm until midnight. Admission is $8, Live band, good supper. For further information contact Ross on 5475 2582.
Friday, April 22
Country Roundup
Good Friday appeal at Allies Hotel, Myers flat.
14 artists performing, a great afternoon. Details: 5446 1203.
Friday, April 22
Central Victorian Lion Team
Performing Traditional Chinese Dances in conjunction with the Bendigo Branch of the Uncle Bob’s.
The Piazza, View Point, Bendigo from 10am.
Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24
Bendigo Wood turners Easter Exhibition
Brit 136 McCrea Street, Bendigo from 10am-5pm. A variety of displays and sales of working tools, oils and timbers. Admission $3 Adults, children free.
Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24
Embroidery Exhibition
Bendigo Branch of the Embroiderers Guild. A Retrospective Exhibition.
Friday noon to 5pm, Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Mechanics Institute, School St, California Gully. Details: 0408 998 556
Friday, April 22 to Monday, April 25
Quilt Exhibition
Strathdale Quilters.
St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall , Myers Street, Bendigo
Friday, noon to 5pm, Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday, noon to 5pm, Monday, 1pm to 4pm. Adults $5.
Saturday, April 23
Chrysanthemun Championship and The Goat Show
Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Bendigo Show Grounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo.
9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. $5, children under 14 free.
Saturday, April 23
Majorca Old time dance
8pm to midnight, music by Family Rhythm admission $8 good supper.
Saturday, April 23
Quambatook Tractor
Pull complex, 1.30pm to 6pm and continuing 7pm to 10pm with a variety of features, joy flights, country market.Details: 5447 1357.
Saturday, April 23 to Monday, April 25
Bendigo Bonsai Club
Autumn Bonsai Exhibition.
Easter Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Easter Sunday, 10am to 5pm, Easter Monday, 1pm to 5pm.
Uniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo. $3.
Tuesday, April 26
Mature Age Meet and Greet
2pm every Tuesday at the Newmarket Hotel – no cost. Details: 5446 2189.
Wednesday, April 27
Cake and Produce Stall
By The St John of God Hospital Auxiliary. In the Atrium at St John of God Hospital, Lily Street, Bendigo. 10am to 3pm.
Wednesday, April 27
Take Off Weight Naturally
Meets every Wednesday 5.45pm to 7.30pm. A non-profit organisation primarily run by volunteers, all ensuring and striving to work and promote weight loss for women, men and young people.
Long Gully Community Centre, Havilah Road. Contact: 5449 6242.
Thursday, April 28
Uncle Bobs Club Barbecue
At Coles, McIvor Road, from 9.30am.
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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