Tag: building

Timber mill site upgrade plans lodged

Public comment has been invited on the proposal by Borg Manufacturing to expand its timber mill in Mount Gambier.
According to the documents lodged with...

Timber history made

Timberlink’s NeXTimber facility at Tarpeena has pressed its very first Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panel, marking another significant milestone in the construction of Australia’s...

Library repairs progress

The long-awaited repairs to the Millicent Library can proceed after a $244,000 tender was recently awarded to a local firm by Wattle Range Council. Its...

State Government policies criticised

Wattle Range Councillors are highly critical of State Government policies which have led to a modern house sitting empty for the past six years. The...

Big news straight of out Compton

More housing is expected to be constructed in the Compton area and has officially received the support of Grant District Council. An additional 67 allotments...

Public invited to ‘final inspection’

The public has been given the opportunity to have a “last look” at the former Tantanoola Primary School. It closed over three years ago and...

Coastal building estimate ‘well over budget’

Cost estimates for a new Wattle Range Council building are well over budget and have soared due to increased labour and materials expenses. The council...

Millicent landmark on market

AMillicent landmark commercial building is available for sale or lease after being vacant for almost two years. The office and printing works of The South...

Building cost review sought

The State Government has called for a review into increased building costs and their impact on housing affordability following growing price gouging concerns. Housing and Urban...

Former Community Club premises back on market

The building which once housed the Millicent and District Community Club is back on the open market. It has housed the Millicent Bargain Mart since...

Prominent builder tribute

Mourners gathered at St Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millicent on Thursday to farewell prominent local builder Raffaele (“Ralph”) Zanello. He had died on February 6...

Pandemic presents construction challenge

An increase in development applications received by Mount Gambier City Council over the past two years has been attributed to the unforeseen impacts of...

Next generation to start schooling in style at Moorak Primary

Moorak Primary School was excited to welcome the addition of their new preschool building, which arrived on site last week. The $1.8m facility is comprised...