Council approves application for Costco in Pakenham
Cardinia Shire Council has approved a planning permit for a Costco Wholesale store in Pakenham at its meeting on 18 May.
The permit applies to 130 Greenhills Road and allows for the development of a restricted retail premises and a service station, along with associated signage and car parking.
The 6.2-hectare site at the corner of Greenhills Road and Kooweerup Road sits within the Pakenham South Employment Precinct and is identified as state significant industrial land. The development aligns with the precinct structure plan and is considered suitable within an industrial land setting due to its large-scale bulky goods commercial offering.
The development is expected to act as a key anchor for the precinct and create local employment opportunities, in line with the objectives of the Pakenham South Employment Precinct Structure Plan.
The planning permit is subject to a number of conditions to ensure the development is well-designed, sustainable and supported by the necessary infrastructure, including road upgrades, drainage, landscaping and environmental management measures.
Further detailed plans and approvals are required before construction can begin.