Kiama Council have submitted amended plans and design documents for the controversial Akuna Street development, open for public exhibition and comment now. 

The application for the multi-storey residential and commercial Akuna Street development was met with public debate, many residents calling for a reduction in building height, others praising the introduction of more retail options in the town centre.

“I believe the number of proposed apartments is however excessive. The height is too high and will ruin the feel of a village. It will look more like a mini Bondi,” one resident says.

“This is a great proposal, looks good, and relative to alternative places for development, this is an attractive and sensible location in terms of proximity, amenity and infrastructure,” another resident says.

Kiama Council has stated the amended plans have been put forward to address key concerns raised over the public consultation period, this includes accessibility, height variations, acoustic privacy, traffic, vehicle access and parking, open space management, apartment design and other details.

The proposed development encompasses a multi-storey, mixed-use structure, featuring 344 basement car parking spaces, 24 retail premises, 2 supermarkets, and 82 shop-top residential units.

The amended Development Application is now on public exhibition for our community to review and make submissions on the Kiama Council website.

Submissions must be made by 15 October.