A new authorised John Deere dealership is opening in Lismore.

Chesterfield Australia last week lodged a development application with Lismore City Council for the site at 9 Three Chain Rd, South Lismore, to change the approved use from a bulky goods showroom and warehouse to a vehicle sales, hire and repair premises.

The site in the industrial estate was previously occupied by Ray Towers Carpets.

A statement of environmental effects accompanying the development application says the new business will employ about nine full-time staff.

“As the John Deere authorised dealer for the Northern Rivers region as well as a supplier of other incidental farming equipment, Chesterfield will carry out full dealership activities,” the SEE says.

“These include sale of agricultural machinery, commercial and golf mowing equipment and residential lawn care products. Full parts supply for all of the other listed products as well as servicing and repairs.”

The authorised dealer for John Deere in the area was previously Ongmac Trading in Conway St.

A statement on Chesterfield’s website says the company hopes to have the new dealership open in August.

Until then, John Deere owners can get in touch with the company through the Beaudesert Branch.

Headquartered in Queensland, Chesterfield Australia is one of the largest John Deere dealers in Australia with 13 locations in Queensland and NSW. The company is also an importer and distributor of Faresin Equipment.

The development application is on display for community comment until August 5.

“The proposed development has a negligible/minor environmental impact which can be satisfactorily managed,” the SEE says.

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