Would you believe it?
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.”
Eddie Barkla | Bendigo Weekly | 13-Jan-2012
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Ever had one of those moments where things happen that make you wonder what is behind our being?
I find more and more people sharing the “what are the odds of this?” moments in life.
Take them as you will, I enjoy hearing the encounters of others.
Like the local rider preparing for a ride across Canada and getting the right contacts to advise on the conditions and environment likely to be encountered.
There are a number of internet sites across the world for backpacking tourists to find places to get a hot shower and access a sofa to sleep on.
People register their availability, allowing travellers these small comforts away from home.
Seeking to find out more about the ride across Canada, a plea was made on the network for the route chosen for this ride.
A response came back from a Canadian that an Australian friend of theirs had undertaken this ride, and sent their contact details.
The Australian was a very meticulous lady who lives in Melbourne, and she had taken notes of the road names and details in a diary.
After the explanation of the purpose for crossing Canada by bike as a research project, a copy of the diary was made available. This took a lot of stress out of the planning process.
In another case, while riding recently with a lady cyclist, I was taken aback by the amazing bike she was riding and asked about the components.
The bike is a very special time trial bike and for racing has a set of 404 ZIP singles. The bike had been bought at an ironman event in Hawaii.
I asked about getting punctures and how they coped while being out on the road in competition, and the following story came out.
In a recent iron man competition a puncture did happen in a brand-new set of tyres just glued onto the rim.
After much struggling, the punctured tyre was rolled off the rim breaking the seal of the new glue.
A spare tyre was rolled on and there was enough tacky glue to seal it onto the rim, making this her first time ever having to change a tyre in competition and use a CO2 gas bottle to re-inflate the tyre.
But for some unknown reason a little way down the road this tyre also went flat.
An attempt was made to insert a repairing agent but this was not effective. A mechanic came along and offered assistance and, cutting the story short, got the bike back on the road.
This mechanic just happened to come from the bike shop where the bike had been purchased in Hawaii!
He was in Australia helping out at the event and was excited to be able to lend a hand in such a way.
Life is enriched when we help others, as these two stories have affirmed.
Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, God willing.
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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