RETAILERS in stage one of the redeveloped Tremain’s Mill will be open by the end of this year.
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The expansive 8522 square metres site was purchased almost three years ago by Stephen and Glenda Birrell.
Since then, Mr Birrell has worked with a range of heritage experts across the country in order to develop plans for the site’s use while also preserving its history.
Recently, Heath Smith, who has created and assisted at a number of well known local businesses, came on board to implement Mr Birrell’s vision and work with the projects team to transform the area.
“Our development plans are to create an arts, retail, food, beverage and events hub in our amazing industrial site in Bathurst,” Mr Smith said.
“With the help of our architects, Circa Morris Nunn, we will restore it back to the distinctive 19th century atmosphere of the former flour mill, which will be retained.”
Mr Smith said Tremain’s Mill would be a place for cultural enterprise, and the duo are already in talks with potential retailers to move in.
Stage one of the mill’s redevelopment is along the Keppel Street side of the site, including the former Victoria Stores Building and the open spaces in the driveway and carpark alongside Keppel Street Kindy.
This is where the existing heritage buildings will be partnered with soon-to-be-bought-in recycled shipping containers that will house some of the new retailers in a bright, modern space.
Some of the retailers the duo would like are a: baker, espresso bar and coffee roaster, gourmet food/produce store, florist, contemporary tea sales, barber, vintage clothing store, premium butcher and ice creamery.
“We’re looking for produce-driven small artisan style producers who do what they do very well,” Mr Smith said.
Our development plans are to create an arts, retail, food, beverage and events hub in our amazing industrial site in Bathurst.
- Heath Smith
Mr Birrell said he was excited that the mill had moved a little closer to once again being a hub for the local community.
“Now that people know that Heath’s involved, people are saying ‘let’s have a closer look at this’,” he said.
In time, the mill site will also include a milling museum, restaurant, cafe, wine bar, brewery, day spa, event space and apartments.