AUTHORITIES have given approval to a high-rise residential apartment block in Port Stephens that was renamed after a horror Oatlands car crash in which four children were tragically killed.

Port Stephens Councillors have approved building modifications to an eight-storey $35m upscale development in the heart of Nelson Bay at 35-39 Donald Street.

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The building was originally known as Manta Ray, but it was renamed Angelina after being purchased by Sydney’s Rock Form group.

The Director of Rock Form is Daniel Abdallah, whose children Sienna (eight), Angelina (twelve), and Antony (thirteen) were killed alongside cousin Veronique Sakr (eleven), after they were struck by a ute as they walked on a footpath to get ice cream in February 2020.

Mr Abdallah and wife Leila shocked the nation by publicly forgiving the driver who killed their three children and their cousin.

Upon receiving approval to modify Angelina Apartments, Mr Abdallah said that he is excited about the economic benefits the building will bring to the popular holiday town.

“Bringing more people into the town centre will give businesses a boost in the quieter months and we aim to be using as many local tradies as possible during construction,” he said.

“All going well, we expect that the building will be ready for occupation in June 2024.”

Angelina Apartments is being brought to market by LJ Hooker Nelson Bay agents Graeme Schmarr and Jason Brennan.

The complex will offer 56 boutique one, two and three-bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses.

The project is expected to be ready for occupation by June 2024.

By Tara CAMPBELL