Michael Malouf of RHD Developments has approval to construct a number of family restaurants on George Street.

In a letter to the mayor Cr Paul Stephenson, he said the closure of this street had put his project in jeopardy.

"George Street, Marulan has the potential to become a major service centre for users of the Hume Highway, providing investment and employment to the Marulan district and driving economic growth," Mr Malouf wrote.

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