The Latest Breaking News from Belmont

A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use development

A former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elements while adding new housing and retail spaces. The redevelopment faced challenges including pandemic-era material costs and zoning restrictions. Tax credits and local incentives significantly aided the project's successful completion.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Belmont desalination plant construction heads into the home straight

The plant will produce up to 30 million litres of drinking water per day.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24

Belmont desalination plant reaches major milestone

Tunnel boring machine successfully recovered from the seafloor.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

From apprentice sparkie to council boss: Lake local promoted to CEO

He grew up in Belmont, and now he's running the whole city.

Newcastle Herald · May 21

Distracted, reduced vision: transport watchdog's Belmont bus crash investigation

Two passengers were thrown from the bus when it struck a barrier in 2022.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024

A diver was alone in rough seas for three hours, then the helicopter appeared

Westpac heroes in the spotlight as survivors share powerful stories.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2024

Woolworths lodges plans to transform old Bunnings Belmont site

It was almost a German supermarket, now a new player is eyeing it off.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2024

Belmont Desalination Plant gets approval, water bills to rise

Construction is due to begin in late 2024

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024

The verdict: Fernleigh Track's new segment was worth the wait

'There are plenty of spots to go to have look-see.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2024

Windfall for sellers of Belmont coastal renovation documented on Instagram

The owners tripled the price of the property.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 8, 2024