BY DAKOTA TAIT
The State Government says it's committed to using the Tomaree Lodge for a community purpose, after the Land and Environment Court ruled the Minister must retain the site.
Community consultation is set to begin at the end of October to decide on the site's future.
The State Government is set to consult with Port Stephens Council, the Worimi Aboriginal Land Council, and community groups and residents.
There have also been calls from the community and local MPs to repurpose the site for temporary accommodation in the region's housing and homelessness crisis.
