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
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
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
Huge construction project under way
February 1, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
