Aldi lodges application

The development application for a proposed new Aldi supermarket in Trafalgar Ave, Umina, has been lodged.

The application and plans relating to the development will be on public exhibition until December 31.

Copies of the Trafalgar Ave development can be viewed at council's customer service centre and branch libraries throughout the exhibition period.

The new Aldi store will have more than 1400 sq metres of supermarket floor space and more than 100 sq metres of specialty shops together with 73 car parking spaces, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

"The lodgement of the development application clearly shows that the major retailers have significant confidence in the town centre and its potential growth in sales," Mr Wales said.

"This is good news for smaller retailers as the new developments will increase foot traffic and customer numbers across the town centre.

"The external appearance of the building is well suited to the beach side theme that the chamber has been promoting for Umina Beach.

"In these tough economic times, these new developments will create investment opportunities, create jobs and generate business activity.

"These are very welcome ingredients for the Umina Beach town centre."

The two adjoining vacant sites in Trafalgar Ave, Umina, were purchased in September this year for a total of $4 million by the Aldi supermarket chain.

The Aldi development application follows the recent lodgement of the West St, Umina, development application last month.

Press release, 5 Dec 2008 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Website, 17 Dec 2008 Gosford Council