Junee’s old Egg Market set for new life as booming business eyes Broadway depot

A LONG-DORMANT piece of Junee’s industrial past could soon be buzzing with activity once again, with a major redevelopment proposal poised to bring new life to one of the town’s most underutilised buildings.

Booming local enterprise Advanced Roofing and Plumbing—established in 2021 by Junee plumber Mark Halliburton and roofing specialist Brad Ellem—has submitted plans to transform Junee’s former Egg Market site into a modern depot and light industrial hub.

Currently operating from a modest office in Railway Square, the business hopes to relocate and expand operations into the disused brick building, which has sat vacant for more than 30 years.

A development application lodged with Junee Shire Council outlines a multi-stage proposal to repurpose the landmark 6,400sqm Broadway Street property into four separate tenancies, each with dedicated office and storage spaces.

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Advanced Roofing & Plumbing co-owners, Brad Ellem and Mark Halliburton | Source: Facebook/Advanced Roofing & Plumping

Advanced Roofing and Plumbing would occupy the eastern section of the building first, accessing the site from Junction Street, while the remaining spaces would be developed progressively based on future demand.

The plans include substantial upgrades, such as the demolition of existing internal cool rooms and structures, construction of new offices and amenities, and removal of outdated awnings.

Shared parking and loading areas are also proposed for both Broadway and Junction Street frontages, offering 24 car parks—including four accessible spaces.

Three of the site’s five vehicle access points will be widened from three metres to six metres, and traffic will flow one-way through the site, entering via Railway Square and exiting onto Broadway, with designated loading zones suitable for semi-trailers.

Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from using Junction Street, which will be limited to light vehicle access only.

To improve the site’s aesthetic and environmental footprint, landscaping is also proposed. This includes planting 31 Banksia ericifolia shrubs and 16 Acacia fimbriata (fringed wattle trees) along the street frontages.

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In his report to Council, town planner Rohan Johnston confirmed the proposal aligns with the Junee Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan, adding that potential impacts had been carefully considered.

“Some minor additional noise is anticipated with ongoing light industry, depot or warehousing uses; however, no significant impact is anticipated outside of standard business hours,” Mr Johnston noted.

He also highlighted the site’s proximity to the rail corridor as a mitigating factor for noise impacts on nearby residents.

Concerns around traffic were similarly addressed.

“It is considered that the application has provided sufficient detail in relation to traffic movements and circulation patterns through the site that Council does not foresee significant traffic-related issues from the development,” Johnston said.

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Council is expected to vote on the proposal at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday.

Johnston has recommended the application be approved, subject to standard and bespoke conditions including capping the number of permanent staff per tenancy on-site at any time to 10.

The property, which currently spans seven separate lots, will also be consolidated into a single lot known as 1 Broadway Street, and operating hours will be restricted to 6am–7pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am–3pm on Sundays and public holidays.

Roadside loading or parking will also be prohibited, and no goods will be allowed to be stored outdoors.

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A fleet of Advanced Roofing & Plumbing vehicles | Source: Instagram/Advanced Roofing & Plumping

Environmental safety has also been considered. It’s understood an asbestos clearance certificate has already been obtained, confirming the removal of hazardous materials.

However, Council has flagged anecdotal evidence of a possible underground petrol tank near the Junction Street entrance, which will require further investigation before an occupation certificate is issued.

If approved, the development promises to not only breathe new life into a long-forgotten building but also boost Junee’s industrial capacity and create new opportunities for local economic growth.