Moving ahead with Mullumbimby Hospital redevelopment

Published on 08 September 2023

The transformation of the old Mullumbimby Hospital site into a vibrant mix of diverse and affordable housing, public spaces and community facilities is progressing with Council staff hoping much of the behind-the-scenes planning framework needed to support the redevelopment will be in place by early 2024.

Council has received the final approvals in relation to the remediation of contamination on the site, and staff are moving forward to rezone the site to allow for its redevelopment.

“Last year we presented a site strategy and urban design protocol to the community for feedback, and we have now submitted a planning proposal to change the zoning of the site,” Shannon Burt, Director, Sustainable Environment and Economy, said.

The finalisation of the planning proposal will involve amending the Local Environmental Plan and approval from the NSW Government.

Earlier this year Councillors supported a change to the zone and the height of buildings on the site to 11.5m to increase the potential yield for affordable and diverse housing.

Council will be running an enquiry by design workshop process with community representatives and other nominated stakeholders later this year to develop and test concept plan options for the site based on the new Local Environmental Plan controls.

The information will inform a development control plan that will set out the preferred built form and open space design expectations for the site.

“It is our intention to make sure that what is eventually built on that site meets the future needs of the community and fosters and supports all that makes Mullumbimby such a vibrant and colourful town,” Ms Burt said.

Information about the Mullumbimby Hospital redevelopment is on Council’s website.