Developers propose demolition of Mount Gambier's flour mill walls for new commercial precinct
As the wrecking ball looms, a community battle is brewing over whether historic flour mill walls need to fall to make way for development.
www.abc.net.auThe 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 despite protests. The pink dolomite facade was razed using heavy machinery, with developers citing safety and cost considerations and cost factors, 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 valued near $118 million. Protests highlighted a grassroots push to save the structure, but authorities approved the plan and work progressed approved the plan. Local sources note the development will transform the site into a hotel and associated commercial space hotel and commercial space. 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.