PLANS to erect a new multi-million-dollar medical precinct have been unveiled for the North.<\/p>\n
Developers from Bellfield Planning Consultants have proposed plans to transform nine Norlane properties to accommodate for a dentist, medical and childcare centres.<\/p>\n
An updated planning permit was lodged with the City of Greater Geelong following a prior application submitted over a year ago with an estimated value of $4.5 million dollars.<\/p>\n
The proposed subject site neighbours the Princes Highway, North Geelong Bunnings complex and residential properties.<\/p>\n
Amendments to the two-storey fa\u00e7ade have been detailed with the applicant saying extra consideration has been taken “to be more respectful of the surrounding residential area”.<\/p>\n
“The children’s play area on the first floor has been centralised so the building acts as a noise buffer and more light is obtained within the core of the facility,” they said.<\/p>\n
Up to 118 children have been accounted for at the childcare centre with operational hours between 6.30am to 7pm from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n
If approved, the medical and dental clinic will operate seven days a week with up to 10 practitioners.<\/p>\n
In the original plans, developers proposed two gyms to feature in the area with the updated plans now accommodating for just one smaller facility to make way for a meeting room for the adjoining dentistry.<\/p>\n
The updated document has allowed additional space for firefighting facilities and dedicated ambulance bays though acquiring a ninth property on Arunga Avenue.<\/p>\n
The proposed facility will be accessible by car, have two operating bus routes within 170 metres of the subject site, as well as nearby off-road bicycle paths along North Shore Road, The Boulevard and Cowies Creek.<\/p>\n
Prior to the public notification period, the Melbourne-based developers conducted “multiple” pre-application meetings with a Greater Geelong planning officer.<\/p>\n
The current proposal is available online with the city anticipated to make a decision on the proposal after April 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PLANS to erect a new multi-million-dollar medical precinct have been unveiled for the North. Developers from Bellfield Planning Consultants have proposed plans to transform nine Norlane properties to accommodate for a dentist, medical and childcare centres. An updated planning permit was lodged with the City of Greater Geelong following a prior application submitted over a […]<\/p>\n