Coleman St: NGH development’s Cafe plan decided by council

Popular Turvey Park cafe ‘The Brew’ will undergo a half-a-million dollar revamp after getting the green light from council. Find out what’s planned.

Wagga City Council has given the green light to a planning proposal by NGH development which will see Turvey Park cafe ‘The Brew’ get a half-a-million dollar revamp.

The plans for the popular cafe at 67 Coleman St include extensions both inside and out, with an outdoor deck to be built as part of the $515,000 redevelopment.

Cafe owner Kim Wilson said the upgrade would make the cafe “more inclusive” with the extension of the ramp to allow improved access for people with a disability or in a wheelchair to sit in the garden area.

Planning documents reveal a deli section will be added in the cafe. Picture: Patrick Morrow

According to planning documents the development would help “serve the needs of people who live or work in the surrounding neighbourhood”.

As part of that aim, the extension of the cafe would allow for the sale of takeaway meals.

“The internal alterations and outdoor deck provide a range of dining options to cater for the weather of Wagga Wagga,” the plans state.

“The internal alterations improve patron seating areas and improve kitchen management with improved flow and seating arrangement options.”

Ms Wilson said the extensions would help the cafe add a deli section.

“With the internal development we can have bigger kitchen space but also create more space for our deli which will be really great for our business as there is a demand out there for a cafe selling smallgoods and we will make the food onsite,” she said.

Wagga City Council approved the development unanimously at last week’s council meeting, with councillor Dan Hayes claiming: “It is an important step in making sure developments get through like this one as it will help create business in Wagga as well as being a jobs creator”.

The Brew in Turvey Park will see a major upgrade to its existing premises. Picture: Patrick Morrow

According to plans, the development would include the demolition of part of the north exterior wall, the removal of one window on the east-facing facade and removal and replacement of one window on the west-facing facade.

Internal demolition of walls and removal of fittings and fixtures including the bathroom facilities will also be required; and a door opening would be made in the east facing facade.

“The subject land is located on the eastern side of the intersection of Coleman and Norman St,” the plans state.

“It is approximately 13.9 metres in length with a frontage to Norman St at approximately 40.1 metres.”

The outside area will have a new deck which will be more wheelchair friendly. Picture: Patrick Morrow

“There will be construction of an attached raised deck, partially roofed, with an access ramp down to the garden seating areas.

“...The existing building is a prominent feature in the streetscape.”

Ms Wilson said she hoped the development would be finished this year.

“With all going well, the cafe will close for a week for internal works but most works will be outside and hopefully with all of it approved it can be finished by December,” she said.