Aged care development approved

March 5, 2010

Grant District Council’s independent planning assessors have given the green light to the $2.72m rebuild of The Oaks Nursing Home.

Council planning and development director Leith McEvoy said the approval was given for a 42-bed new facility at the Yahl site. Read more

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Pegler pushes rail corridor development

February 23, 2010

Independent candidate for Mount Gambier Don Pegler has called for a master plan for the vacant rail corridor that could include a central bus depot and possible links with an indoor aquatic centre on Margaret Street.

Unveiling his vision for the rail corridor precinct, Mr Pegler suggested a community-owned hydrotherapy pool could also be incorporated into the aquatic centre. Read more

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Biomass pellet plant in limbo

February 2, 2010

The construction of the $30m biomass pellet plant near Mount Gambier is in limbo following a number of residents appealing the decision through the court system.

Proposed to be the first pellet plant of its kind in South Australia and only the second in Australia, the plant is expected to manufacture 250,000 tonnes of pellets per year by using forest residue for the export market. Read more

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Huge construction project under way

February 1, 2010

Resthaven concrete pour
The construction of the $20m Resthaven aged care facility on Elizabeth Street on Monday reached a milestone when the pouring began of 2000 tonnes of concrete for the foundations. Read more

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Developers reject Old Hospital ‘standstill’

January 13, 2010

Developers of the old Mount Gambier hospital site have refuted allegations that the new development was at a standstill, claiming demolition of the building may start as early as next month.

Adelaide based developer Colin Boots said construction drawings were in the process of being drawn up and following sub-division approval, demolition may start in February. Read more

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Port MacDonnell concept plans released

December 23, 2009

Grant District Council has unveiled concept plans to revitalise the Port MacDonnell foreshore and the Tenterden Reserve, but has stressed no work will be undertaken unless it is given the green light from the community.

Unveiled at its council meeting on Monday night, the redevelopment blueprint includes major revegetation works, reconstructed sand dunes, new carpark and boating parking and even a large-scale boat to represent the wreck of the Tenterden. Read more

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New plans expected for shopping complex

December 15, 2009

A shopping centre developer will scrap plans to build a bulky goods retail centre on Mount Gambier’s northern gateway, but will lodge a fresh blueprint for a $70m shopping complex for the site.

This follows Planning Minister Paul Holloway restricting bulky goods in the new core retail zone to just 1500m2 of floor space. Read more

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Minister limits bulky goods development

December 11, 2009

Future bulky goods retail developments on Penola Road will be limited to just 1500m2, following the State Planning Minister failing to back down on his stance that the new zone should be predominantly retail.

Minister for Urban Development and Planning Paul Holloway yesterday approved a rezoning for the Mount Gambier northern gateway on Penola Road. Read more

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Construction boost for public housing

December 9, 2009

The State Government is undertaking its largest social housing infrastructure build in Mount Gambier for more than 20 years in a move to slash waiting times for public housing and provide accommodation for homeless youth.

Housing and Families and Communities Minister Jennifer Rankine toured some of the new social housing projects following a visit to the new $9.8m Mount Gambier Connected Service Centre yesterday. Read more

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Main corner construction manager sought

December 4, 2009

Mount Gambier City Council announced yesterday it will call for expressions of interest from construction companies regarding the multi-million-dollar main corner development.

Council will appoint a construction manager instead of undergoing the traditional tender process. Read more

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