A $9.185m two-storey office block is proposed for Wollongbar on a large lot adjacent to the Alstonville bypass.
Development application (DA) 2025/506.1 is located at 186-190 Lismore Road, and was put forward by developer Newton Denny Chapelle.
The DA proposes 17 office spaces within the building, along with an atrium, open spaces, associated car parking, earthworks, landscaping and vegetation management works, and infrastructure servicing.
It is currently on exhibition on Ballina Council’s website, and closes on 29 January.
The Wollongbar Community Action Network (WCAN) said in a statement, ‘As with any large DAs, WCAN’s role is to ensure the community is informed and has the opportunity to have their say’.
‘Unfortunately, as this DA was lodged over the holiday period, it did not come to our attention earlier’.
‘If you have an interest in this proposal, we encourage you to review the plans and make a submission directly to Council before the exhibition period closes’.
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