The growing retail and commercial precinct in Wilsonton is set to expand with Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) conditionally approving new food outlets for the area.
At a Special Meeting of Council this week, Councillors approved two new food outlets at 350 Bridge Street and 360a/360b Bridge Street, Wilsonton.
In conditionally approving the development applications for both sites, Planning and Development Committee Chair Cr Megan O'Hara Sullivan said Council closely considered a range of factors.
"Both of these sites are either adjacent or very close to existing eateries along Bridge Street and near the Wilsonton Shopping Centre.
"It is a growing retail and commercial precinct very close to the Toowoomba City Aerodrome and is becoming less suitable for housing over time.
"In fact the site at 350 Bridge Street is beside the existing Red Rooster while 360a/360b Bridge Street backs directly on to the aerodrome.
"Council is confident the conditions attached to the approvals for both of these developments will manage the impacts on the community both during construction and in the ongoing operation of these food outlets.
"These sorts of retail/commercial sites bring jobs to the Toowoomba Region and help to contribute to our strong economy," Cr O'Hara Sullivan said.
