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Subscriber only The keys for the dust-cloaked restaurant changed hands just hours ago but there are ambitious plans to renovate and open in a matter of weeks. Schnitty in a Box owner Dee Caldicott and his partner Dan Eaton plan to transform 94 Wood St into a family-friendly venue by the of February. Mr Caldicott, who also owns Oliver and Stutchbury s Espresso Bar, said the move was a necessity having outgrown their Victoria St takeaway shop less than a year after opening. We can t hold enough stock to get us through a busy weekend anymore, he said. It was just a natural progression.
The proposed development seeks to establish a bespoke concept function facility dependent upon the lush natural and landscaped surrounds of the property. The proposed development maintains the natural functions and scenic qualities of the landscape of the site and surrounding coastal township of Midge Point. The proposed wedding and corporate function venue site at Midge Point. Picture: Urban Planning Services documents submitted to Mackay Regional Council. The proposal will remain small-scale and ensure that it integrates with existing and future development . The centre would have a maximum capacity of 150 people onsite at any one time, parking available for 21 vehicles, and guests would be bussed in and out as the primary method of transport.
Login to follow A striped back riverfront site is almost ready for its next life as the $800,000 demolition project nears completion. The works, which took place as part of the proposed Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area, have opened up gorgeous views of the Pioneer River. Building at 6 River Street, Mackay before demolition. Picture: Mackay Regional Council A number of the structural supporting timber piers will be left in their original location to acknowledge the footprint of the former Seafresh building. Salvaged timbers from the demolished building are likely to be incorporated into the riverside design to capture a part of history, council documents read.
Russell McLennan has spent the past 44 years volunteering his time for something he loves with men and women he respects and admires.
So it doesnât feel like a job and when he accepted the Lori Burgess Community Volunteer award, it was on behalf of the team.
Itâs a credit to him personally, though, that the longstanding VMR Mackay volunteer was called to the MECC stage on Monday night at the Mackay 2021 Australia Day awards.
âIâm not in it for the awards, Iâm in it because I enjoy doing it,â Mr McLennan said.
âThis is not just for me; this is for the whole team of VMR Mackay.