Plans approved for new homemaker centre

Artist's impressions: Taylor Ellis

A new homemaker centre is to be built in Moreton Bay after plans were approved for a high-profile 3.7-hectare site.

Norhart Developments’ proposal for land at 463 Anzac Ave, Rothwell, include a 8539sqm showroom and service station.

There will also be nine tenancies, ranging from 238sqm to 1967sqm and two food and drink outlets with drive through facilities.

A 2500sqm storage warehouse is planned along with 365 parking spaces on the site which has 122m frontages on to Anzac Ave and Buchanan St.

A U-turn from Anzac Ave is included in the plans, as well as a future connection to the Leisel Jones Dr roundabout behind Bunnings.

Cr Sandra Ruck (Div 5) said the development “will positively contribute to local employment and enterprise in the region, providing a mix of services, trade and retailing activities with the dominant showroom use.

“I know residents have raised concerns that there are already too many service stations in the area and there is no need for another one.

“But we can’t reject this DA on this basis. It is compliant with the town plan.”

It will be built in two stages, with the homemaker tenancies, servo, food outlet and car parking first … followed by the warehouse.