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Taking the plunge Woody from Toy Story, Spiderman, Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins and Sharon Strzelecki were among the nine sliders taking a dip into the icy cold waters at Officer Recreation Reserve on Saturday for the Officer Big Freeze. Fourteen bags worth of ice were waiting for each brave participant taking the plunge which included senior football, senior netball and junior football, and local business partners. As of Monday, the event is estimated to have raised more than $5000 for Fight MND. Story page 22
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New home target By Violet Li
Cardinia Shire Council’s general manager of liveable communities, Lili Rosic said the council would prepare a response to the draft targets. “Cardinia Shire Council recognises the important role that council plays in supporting the development of new homes through its local planning policies and granting of permit approvals,” Rosic said. “Council supports the objective of creating housing choice where there is existing and planned public transport, jobs and services. Other key considerations include protection of environmental features and assets, the shire’s
unique character and containing growth to the urban growth boundary. “Council will consider its position on the draft housing targets, and will participate in consultation opportunities as part of the new plan for Victoria on behalf of the Cardinia Shire community. “Cardinia Shire Council is committed to continuing to respond to the needs of our growing and diverse community, and to building a strong and sustainable shire for present and future generations to enjoy.” Continued page 4
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As the State Government released the draft housing targets for each council - including 36,000 new homes projected for Cardinia planning experts say insufficient market demands and low infrastructure supply would be the key issues for the growth areas. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny announced the draft targets for each council on Sunday 16 June – with final targets released by the end of this year. The draft housing targets represent the previously announced distribution of 70 per cent
housing growth in established areas and 30 per cent in growth areas by 2051. Each target was calculated largely based on an area’s proximity to jobs and services, level of access to existing and planned public transport, environment hazards like flood and bushfire risk, current development trends, and places already identified for more homes. Casey will be expected to accommodate 104,000 new homes with an increase of 79 per cent by 2051, and Cardinia will anticipate an increase of 78 per cent with 36,000 additional housing.