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Owner urged to clean up vacant building

Former owner of the Peregian Village building at 6 Heron Street Dave Maloney is disappointed at the state of the building formerly occupied by Friendly Grocer and has appealed to the new owner to do something about it.

Earlier this month the Planning and Environment Court rejected an appeal made by Andema Pty Ltd against Council’s refusal to allow the construction of a three storey development that included a restaurant, retail area, office units and roof top terrace.

Last week Noosa Council refused to extend the currency to current owner Andema Pty Ltd of an application by Dave Maloney Investments that was approved in 2012.

Mr Maloney said he had a building designed by local architect Dan Sparks approved by Council in 2012 then sold the property in 2016.“It’s very disappointing that the site has sat vacant and in a state of decay for so many years,” Mr Maloney said.

“What makes it even worse is the disgusting display of rubbish and left over shop equipment visible through the windows. If the building isn’t going to be demolished and redeveloped anytime soon, the owners should do the right thing, clean up the mess and make it less visually offensive. It wouldn’t take more than a few hours and a skip or alternatively cover the windows. It is just plain disrespectful to the rest of the shop and restaurant owners who take such pride in the Peregian Square.”

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