The consortium behind the proposed Eumundi supermarket site has commended Sunshine Coast Council for supporting their court appeal, resulting in a favorable decision from the Land and Environment Court to approve a supermarket at the southern end of the town.
Altum Property Group director Alex Rigby, expressed satisfaction with the outcome after a five-year process, emphasising that it aligns with Eumundi’s town plan, which identifies a clear need for a supermarket.
“We are pleased with Sunshine Coast Council’s positive response, which reinforces the economic needs assessment we conducted as part of the development’s evaluation,” Alex said.
This assessment concluded that there were no other suitable locations within Eumundi for a supermarket.
“This approval marks a significant day for the people of Eumundi and the surrounding catchment. We firmly believe that without Council’s support, Eumundi would have faced an indefinite delay in acquiring a supermarket, which would have been detrimental for a town that has seen substantial growth since we first submitted our application.”
During the Public Notification Period of their Development Application, Altum Property Group received 160 submissions, with over 150 expressing support for the supermarket.
“The overwhelmingly positive feedback, publicly available, underscores that approximately 95 per cent of the local community recognises the necessity of essential infrastructure such as a supermarket,” Alex said.
“This will enhance convenience for Eumundi residents and its surrounding areas, while potentially reducing the overall cost of living.”
Altum plans to regroup with their commercial partners to review the approval and determine their next steps forward.
