Another update on our Hallett Cove proposal...
The neighbouring property to ours had objections lodged against their development application with Marion City Council. This objection has been heard by the Development Assessment Panel, but has been deferred the a traffic consultant because part of the objection was that traffic would be diverted from Lonsdale Road, down a side street.
It is our belief that the objections to the developments at Hallett Cove are from the owners of neighbouring shops and shopping centres and won't stand up because they are simply anti-competitive, rather than in the interests of the community. However, the process needs to continue.
In the meantime, we have met yesterday with Marion City Council regarding their plans for the southern suburbs. They have some exciting ideas, especially for Trott Park. It is our hope to be a partner with them so that when we are established in the southern part of our city we are already working with the community.
It may also be that if our development plans fall over, we have a back stop in our partnership with the council and can redevelop our model based around the Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre. This remodelling would need some serious examination because the financial costs would not be covered by a thrift shop, as in our original plans.
Please keep the Hallett Cove dream in your prayers and let's see where God takes us.
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