The planning approval process to construct a caravan and tourist park at Yahl is under way.
All going well, the first stage would be the establishment of seven camping and recreational vehicle sites and construction of a toilet/amenities block including accessible toilet
Stage two would be the erection of seven cabins with decks/verandas.
The park proposal at Yahl is one of a number of developments proposed across the Grant District Council.
A local dairy farmer is looking at upgrading his farm’s effluent management systems with a view to increasing the capacity of the property to 600 cows,
The former Tarpeena Primary School was advertised via the expression of interest process late last year and has now changed hands.
The new owner is looking to convert the one-time classrooms and administration buildings into a residence.
Located on four titles and covering 2.6 acres, the former Tarpeena Primary School closed at the end of 2011 with just 11 students.
Down at the Bay, construction of a fish processing facility is proposed for an area immediately to the north of Port MacDonnell.
It will incorporate offices, amenities, live fish holding tanks and processing area, advertising signage, car parking and landscaping.
The facility has been earmarked for near the junction of the Riddoch Highway and Dingley Dell Road.
The application will be subject to a public notification process which has yet to be finalised.
