“In addition, there are other parts of the ordinary meaning of the word, as informed by dictionary definitions, which seem more apt in this context than the one adopted by the primary judge: for example, ‘to suit or go well with, enhance the good qualities of…’.
“The primary judge appears to have been persuaded, by Ramsay, to accept an ordinary meaning which imposes a high bar for complementarity (‘that which completes or makes perfect’). Having done so, however, her Honour was persuaded that the Ron Build development met that high bar, on the basis of findings of fact from which there can be no appeal.”
Ron Build is owned by Brisbane developer Ronnie Tarabay.
With the court case concluded, Ron Build was expected to start construction in January. Three homes that had been on the site – along with the former Press & Brew Espresso cafe – have already been removed.
The medical centre, with its 15 consulting suites, was expected to be open by mid-2027.
The council approved the development in September 2023 and Ramsay launched its appeal to the Planning and Environment Court the following month.
The court ruled in the council’s and Ron Build’s favour last December, which prompted Ramsay’s unsuccessful appeal to the Supreme Court.
The question of whether it intended to appeal to a higher court was put to Ramsay, but the company declined to comment.
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