A large development for 50 units is being proposed at 115-119 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby.
The location is a large residential block near the corner of Whain Street, and is surrounded by other homes. The large block currently has one house on it, and if approved, would be the largest building in the area.
According to www.nest-mullum.com.au, the developers describe the proposal as ‘Co-living development that aims to provide small-scale, well-managed rental accommodation within walking distance of Mullumbimby’s CBD’.
With no developer named on the website, The Echo sought clarification, along with how many units are proposed.
A spokesperson replied, ‘The developer is Cadre Pty Ltd. The project is proposing 50 small studio apartments, each with a carpark (located on the ground floor)’.
According to www.cadre.com.au, ‘CADRE is a diversified property development and investment group’.
It is described as ‘the development arm of the TYAS Group, CADRE is owned and operated by the Tyas family’.
A few years ago, CADRE founding director, Christopher Tyas, submitted a DA for The Lumber Yard in Bangalow, but withdrew it in August 2023. The current website is www.thelumberyard.com.au.
The CADRE spokesperson added, ‘We are also hosting a community information session on October 2 between 2pm and 6pm at the site.
The website says it is ‘designed for locals and essential workers, with leases and costs that make life more predictable’.
It proposes ‘Solar, rainwater, and resilient construction that lowers bills and protects against future challenges’.
There would also be ‘Shared gardens, workspaces, and wellness areas that bring people together and support connection’.
‘With lower individual rental costs compared to traditional self-contained apartments or houses and the inclusion of utilities in the rental price (such as electricity, gas, water, internet), the project strives to provide tenants with greater financial predictability’.
Landcom/Council fiasco
The proposal comes as Council’s own efforts to create ‘affordable housing’ has struggled to gain public support on its proposed location at a busy and much used carpark – 57 Station Street.
In conjunction with NSW government agency Landcom, the proposal has lurched from one public relations disaster to another, with the latest being the recent discovery of sewer mains below the carpark, years after it was initially proposed by Council.
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