Wreck and Ruin for Kasey and Shane
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.”
Steve Kendall | Bendigo Weekly | 05-Oct-2012
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholsen are missing out on Bendigo in their latest tour.
I tried to make them feel guilty, but it was just a matter of fact.
“We just couldn’t get a venue to tie in with the dates,” Kasey said.
The Wreck and Ruin tour is on the back of their latest album of the same name, you’ll spot it in the shops now with a rather interesting day of the dead cover.
“We tend not to go back to places we don’t like,” Kasey said.
“But we will be back in Bendigo next year.”
Touring is a way of life for this married couple, and it appears there are many pluses.
“The family comes too,” Shane said.
I pondered how that affected the rock and roll lifestyle.
“Things are more focused on getting to bed rather than partying,” Kasey said.
“And that’s to sleep.”
The inevitable crossover of work life and home life brings up a few points of interest.
“Sometimes we take a row onstage and share it with the audience,” Kasey said.
Shane said there are some pitfalls of being the lesser known of the duo.
“There is no point asking for the audience to side on an argument, they always go with Kasey,” he said.
This public airing of family life is very much the way it is for Kasey and Shane. Very much a family affair too.
“It’s hard to write a song and then work out to do the washing,” Kasey said.
“But it’s the way we are.
“We are very lucky our job is to make music.”
Shane appears a fan of the set up too.
“We don’t really plan ahead too much. What happens, happens,” he said.
“We sort of fell in together musically years ago through Kasey’s brother. Way before marriage was on the cards.
“Things have just slotted into place ever since.”
In this day-to-day life of swimming lessons for the kids I asked if they craved the rock and roll lifestyle.
Shane responded first.
“There was a time when after a gig I went out and got trashed with the bands,” he said.
“But the desire to do that does wear off.
“As I have said, with the children and 4am wake ups it’s not really an option even if I wanted it to be.”
The couple comes across as really enjoying their lot in life, what’s more they are both really down to earth.
“It’s awesome being in the industry,” Kasey said.
“I really I enjoy it.”
I pushed a little harder on the tour.
“We are absolutely coming to Bendigo next year,” Kasey said.
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholsen play the Playhouse, Geelong on October 25, the Regent Multiplex, Ballarat on October 26 and the Regent Theatre, Melbourne on Saturday October 27.
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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