Have Your Say About the New Crago Mill Precinct

The Yass Valley Council has advised that members of the public can now have their say on plans for the new Crago Mill Precinct in Yass.

The project involves the enhancement and conversion of the former Crago’s flour mill at 209 Comur Street, Yass, which was a major producer of bran, flour and breakfast cereals in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The development application (DA) for the proposed precinct went on public exhibition on Monday, 31st January 2022, and the community can provide submissions until 5:00 pm on Monday, 28th February 2022.

The DA proposes to demolish the old buildings adjoining the mill to make way for a single-storey public administration building and community library, two-storey commercial office building, public plaza, 67-space car park and additional on-street parking.

The proposed precinct will include:

• A new library with a children’s area and study centre;
• A refurbished Crago Mill with flexible space suitable for a café, gallery and museum;
• Community meeting rooms;
• A small business centre/work hub;
• Space for long-term tenants and community groups;
• Public amenities;
• A public plaza;
• On-site and on-street car parking; and
• A new Council administration building and Council chamber.

The DA will be reviewed by the NSW State Government’s Regional Planning Panel following the public consultation period.

Yass Valley Council’s Director of Planning and Environment, Julie Rogers, encouraged everyone to view the plans and provide feedback by the deadline.

The development application and information on how to provide a submission can be viewed here: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-applications/article/1444

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