A $5 million development to build a motel and medical clinic in Kilmore’s south is in the works, with the proposal subject to Mitchell Shire Council approval.
The project, referred to as the Kilmore Motel and Medical Centre, has been submitted to council in a planning permit application for the use and development of a medical centre and motel at 10 Mill Road, Kilmore.
The proposed medical centre is a two-storey building that can accommodate up to six doctors and one nurse.
The motel is another two-storey building with a reception and lobby area, office and storeroom for staff, 36 guest bedrooms with ensuites and an associated ancillary restaurant.
Designed by Beveridge-based Codes Architects, the estimated construction cost for the project is $5 million.
Mitchell Shire chief executive Brett Luxford said the proposal was under consideration by council with nearby residents in mind.
“Impacts on nearby residents will be one of several factors considered as part of investigations into the planning permit application,” he said.
Codes Architects director Salman Arif said the buildings had been designed to blend classical and modern elements to reflect the history of Kilmore and surrounds as Victoria’s oldest inland town.
Featuring sculpted brick arches and white metal façade, the design not only pays ‘homage to the local architecture’ but also ‘creates an inviting atmosphere’.
The interior has been designed to incorporate the exterior features and is expected to be accessible to the public for events and dining.
Mr Arif said the project’s next stage involved preparing the working drawings and tender documentation for the selection of a builder.
“The architectural drawings have been submitted for council approval, and initial council requests for information have been promptly addressed,” he said.
“If all goes according to plan, we anticipate the commencement of construction in early 2025.
“We are excited about the prospect of bringing this project to life and contributing to the architectural landscape of Kilmore.”
Mr Arif said the project was a testament to the collaborative effort between themselves, the planning team, and the client – an individual listed in the project’s drawing sheet as Anurag Chawala.
The Review was told the operators of the future medical clinic and motel were not yet known.
For more information, visit www.codesarchitects.com.au.
