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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Business
Madeline Link

'Complicated and problematic': future of Pasminco smelter site up in the air

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: The former Pasminco smelter site in 2008. Lake Macquarie Council is considering rezoning it for future development. Photo: Brock Perks

THE FUTURE of the old Pasminco smelter site remains up in the air, as Lake Macquarie councillors ask for more information on what one called a 'complicated' and 'problematic' area.

The site at Boolaroo could become home to retail giants, advanced manufacturing, office jobs and open space if plans to rezone the land from a containment cell for hazardous materials to mixed use and public recreation gets the tick of approval.

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