Mansfield Tavern to be Transformed into Wecker Road Markets

Two separate development applications have been lodged for the three-stage Mansfield Tavern transformation proposal.

Mansfield Investment Queensland plans to redevelop Mansfield Tavern and add new centre activities, including shops, offices, health care services, indoor sport and recreation, and food and drink outlets.

Should the Council approve the development applications, Mansfield Tavern will become Wecker Road Markets.

Wecker Road Markets

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Located at 181 Wecker Road, Mansfield, the proposal for the shopping precinct involves the development of a supermarket and mix of health care services, education establishments gym, food and drink outlets, specialty stores, and shops.

Designed by Cottee Parker, Stage One of the Mansfield Tavern transformation includes a new tavern and bottleshop fronting Wecker Road.



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Furthermore, there will be three two-level retail and commercial tenancies included in the first stage.

For Stages Two and Three, the proposal plans include a fresh food supermarket, eight two-level tenancies fronting Larina Street, and three two-storey tenancies on the southern boundary of the site.

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The project seeks to provide a unique and contemporary development that provides public outdoor spaces supporting commercial and retail tenancies. However, the existing tavern, liquor store, and associated hardstand car park will be removed to make way for the proposed development.



Community Feedback

So far, some residents are also onboard with the idea of redeveloping the site. In fact, a couple of submissions support the development proposal.

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Read more about the Mansfield Tavern transformation proposal by checking the Application Details for A005055079 and A005054823.