Two 1920s Queenslanders to be demolished for townhouses

FIRST LOOK: The six new proposed NDIS-specialised homes are within walking distance of Caneland Central

Queenslander-style homes along Shakespeare St, Mackay will be demolished to make way for six new NDIS-specialised dwellings. Picture: realestate.com.au; Jazz Designs

TWO Queenslander-style homes built in Mackay during the 1920s will be demolished to make way for high physical support townhouses.

The adjacent properties on about 1600sq m of land at 299 and 301 Shakespeare St have timber floors, tongue-in-groove walls and decorative ceilings.

The 1920s Queenslander at 299 Shakespeare St will be demolished for townhouses. Picture: www.realestate.com.au

But they will soon be gone as Mackay Regional Council has recently approved Trilogy Care Pty Ltd's proposal to build six 200-300sq m freehold properties on the site.

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The new two and three bedroom dwellings are wheelchair friendly and feature access lifts, ensuite bathrooms and single carports.

An approved design plan for one of the six new dwellings at the site of 299 and 301 Shakespeare St, Mackay. Picture: Jazz Designs.

"The proposed housing has been designed to support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requirement for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)," the approved plans stated.

Approved design plans for six new dwellings at 299 and 301 Shakespeare St, Mackay. Picture: Jazz Designs.

"The accommodation is for people who require specialist housing solutions for their high physical support needs."

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The homes also complied with the area's heritage and neighbourhood character requirements with metal roof sheeting, external cladding, and timber verandas, stairs and balustrades.

Approved design plans for six new dwellings at 299 and 301 Shakespeare St, Mackay. Picture: Jazz Designs.

Within walking distance of Caneland Central, half of the homes will face onto James St with the others onto Shaw St.

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