By MEGAN OGLE
THE development of the new Rufous Street precinct is expected to be approved and ratified by council this month as local residents welcome the new community space.
In a report put before the Planning and Environment Committee on Tuesday 12 July, the new space is said to be an integrated community based development consisting of a digital hub, new community house, cafe, amenities, playground and offices.
The two-storey digital hub will include co-work spaces with shared facilities and services, meeting rooms and event spaces, while the top floor will include larger office spaces for commercial lease.
There will also be a smaller building which includes public amenities, a small food and beverage outlet or office space.
The development will be carried out in stages with a new community house being built in the second stage and will include an earth ramp to a green roof and open and covered break-out areas with 23 car parking spaces provided on the lower level.
The open spaces have been earmarked for a playground, but further community consultation will be undertaken to determine appropriate uses for the site.
