Small Towns and Settlements of the Moira Shire Settlement Strategy ...

Small Towns and Settlements of the Moira ShireSettlement StrategySettlementBundalongRole − VillageMain Features − Population of 298 (2006 Census of Population and Housing)− 15 kilometres east of Yarrawonga− Located adjacent to Ovens River− Significant tourist destination with many dwellings being used as holiday homes− Fastest growing small town in the Moira Shire− Previously adopted Bundalong Strategy encouraged expansionExisting Infrastructure − Reticulated water - limitedcapacity (North East Waterproviding for increase supply)− Reticulated sewerage (lagoonbased treatment system)− Post office/General storePolicy/StrategyReferencesResidentialDemand/SupplyDevelopmentOpportunitiesDevelopmentConstraints−−−−−− Settlement Strategy in Clause 21.04-4TavernCaravan parkCommunity hallPublic tennis courtTwo public boat ramps− Highest number of dwelling approvals issued in recent years (127 approvals 1998 –2009, or 10.6 approvals pa)− Based on current take up rates, there is approximately 25 years supply of zoned land.− In the existing Township Zone there is approx. 115 lots (some with subdivision potential)and 8 hectares of unsubdivided land, and in the existing Low Density Residential Zonethere is approx. 20 lots (some with subdivision potential).− Anecdotal evidence suggests that demand will significantly increase when North EastWater has upgraded the reticulated water system.−−−−−−Short to medium term development opportunities are for the subdivision of land currentlyzoned either Township or Low Density Residential and rezoning of land to the west thatis considered of a size that can generally not be productively farmed and has frontage tothe River.There is longer term potential for residential development to continue south from existingdevelopment, between the highway and the Ovens River.There is also longer term potential for residential development west of the town, betweenthe river and the highway, potentially for conventional subdivision to maximise proximityto the river.There is potential for an activity hub/centre adjacent to the General Store and withinclose proximity to the Tavern and caravan park.Large supply of zoned land.Currently constrained by limited capacity of reticulated water supply, however North EastWater is currently working on the designs to upgrade the system to increase capacity.Growth Capacity − Moderate to high, depending on provision of improved reticulated water supply and ofretail/tourism/community servicesExpected Outcomes − Future growth expected, potentially at higher rates than current experiencingRecommendations − Define a Settlement Boundary− Rezone the Bundalong Tavern and Caravan Park to Township Zone− Apply an Environmental Significance Overlay to ‘Horseshoe Lagoon’ to the south west ofthe townG:\13\133559\PL10 001 Moira Small Towns Strategy Report Rev E.doc