The City of Greater Bendigo says it wants to attract new retail and businesses to Eaglehawk but protect the character of the town centre.
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A planning scheme amendment, currently on public exhibition, will enable the implementation of the Eaglehawk Structure Plan, adopted by Greater Bendigo City Council in 2013.
A drop-in information session for the community will be held on Thursday November 12, 2015 from 4pm to 7pm at the IGA supermarket, 93 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk.
Planning and Development director Prue Mansfield said the plan aimed to: attract new retail and increase employment opportunities, improve connectivity between places and parks and protect Eaglehawk’s heritage and local character.
“The plan recognises Eaglehawk’s significant assets and features and also builds on a number of existing plans and strategies that have been developed for Eaglehawk over the years,” Ms Mansfield said.
“Some highlights of this plan are the designation of areas for local business expansion, the allocation of more land for new industry, progressive redevelopment of the Eaglehawk Station and a plan for greening Eaglehawk’s streets.”
The planning scheme amendment to implement the plan includes:
- Rezoning 17 properties in Napier, Panton, Victoria and Market Streets from Commercial to residential, to reflect current use and heritage values
- Setting new guidelines for the look of new development in the town centre
- Rezoning land south east of the Eaglehawk Landfill to Industrial to support development
- Rezoning various Crown Land parcels to protect land for forests, parks and recreation
- Protecting both residents and forested areas by applying development guidelines
For further information about the planned amendment visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/psamendments (refer to Amendment C213).