Residents have expressed concerns over a former basalt quarry in North Sunshine.
St Albans resident Natalie Harasemcuk asked about development plans for the Duke Street site on social media.
“Hoping they come up with something a bit more definitive soon for the local residents. It looks like an eyesore in its current unfinished state and really drags down an area with a lot of potential,” Ms Harasemcuk wrote.
Another commenter wrote “this quarry is actually an interesting feature. It could be retained and beautified.”
The site was purchased by land developer Pace Development Group in 2017.
Pace Development Group said it is planning to develop the final stages of the quarry with a mix of townhouses and apartments with construction on the next stage expected to commence in early 2026 and to be completed mid-2027.
Pace Development Group told Star Weekly the cost of construction has increased considerably over recent years, which has led to many projects across the state becoming unfeasible to develop.
The developer said this has had a significant impact on the industry’s ability to deliver the housing required in the state.
Pace Development Group said it could not comment on plans for the adjoining landowner, which is subject to different zoning, but said it understands a mixed use project incorporating apartments and retail has been proposed.
