This is a great outcome for Devine and one that will help appreciate the DVN sp over coming years...
2 June 2006
Company Announcement – Continuous Disclosure
Pursuant to Listing Rule 3.1, Directors of Devine Limited are pleased to advise that the company, together with the Gold Coast City Council, have been successful in the Planning and Environment Court in confirming the status of the Development Approval for residential use granted by the Council on the company’s proposed new development site at Currumbin.
This followed an action taken by a group known as the “Friends of Currumbin” who challenged the legality of the Development Approval granted by the Council. Directors were always confident that the Council’s planning processes had been strictly adhered to by both the Council and Devine and which was evidenced by the two and a half years it took to work through the many complicated planning issues on this sensitive site.
“The Hideaway” at Currumbin will feature an 18-hectare lake, retention of 35 hectares of existing bush land plus 24 hectares of new vegetation, 100 lakeside houses and 430 dwellings spread throughout the 148-hectare development, which is located 8 minutes from the surf beach and twelve minutes from Coolangatta Airport. The development will have an end value of approximately $500 million and will be developed over 6-8 years.
Now that the court has confirmed the Development Approval, the company will progress operational works approvals with the Council. Once received, this will allow the initial infrastructure works to commence together with the construction of the lake.
Directors view this new project as an exciting new initiative for Devine in the major growth region of the Gold Coast. The project is forecast to deliver substantial returns to shareholders during its 6 to 8 year development timeframe.
Regards, Snake13.
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