Latest News About 140-year mill cleared by authorities

The 140-year-old Mount Gambier Roller Flour Mill wall was demolished to make way for a multi-storey hotel, retail, and commercial development, after planning assessors approved the work despite local protests and heritage protection pressure amid community outcry. The pink dolomite facade was razed using heavy machinery, with developers citing safety and cost considerations citing safety, while opponents argued preservation would retain heritage value historic value. The site is slated for a significant mixed-use project estimated at around $118 million, replacing the mill with new accommodation and commercial space roughly $118 million. Protests highlighted a grassroots push to save the structure, but authorities approved the plan and work progressed moved forward with construction. Local sources note the development will transform the site into a hotel and associated commercial space lodging plus shops. Mossop Construction advances reportedly occurred in May 2026 as demolition continued advances occurred. The project aims to revitalize the area with a major mixed-use footprint despite the contested heritage implications heritage concerns.