Proposed re-zoning in North Orange gets support

A proposal to rezone land in North Orange that would allow an increase in the size of the local shopping centre, was supported at last night’s Orange City Council meeting.

A developer, SCA Property Group, is seeking the re-zoning to expand the current supermarket, add an additional mini-supermarket and space for 8-10 specialty retail outlets.

The proposed site is alongside and to the north of the current shopping centre.

Orange City Council’s Economic Development Committee Chair Jeff Whitton said the proposal was further evidence of Orange’s strong and growing economy.

“It’s more great news for the city,” Cr Whitton said.

“Independent consultants’ reports show the development would meet the needs of residents in the North Orange area without unduly affecting trading in the CBD.

“The next step for the re-zoning proposals is for it to be examined by the NSW planning Department and in due course for it to go on exhibition for community comment.”

“Orange City Council has already begun to deal with traffic issues in the North Orange area and last month we awarded a tender to complete a $700,000 new road connection to the west that would link the northern end of Telopea Way to the recently constructed western section of Diamond Drive.

“That will significantly impact the number of cars using the Telopea Way intersection by providing a new route for those using the proposed shopping precinct.”