Demolition work starts

Demolition has begun on the corner of West and Trafalgar Sts in Umina to make way for the construction of the new $11 million Woolworths supermarket.

The new supermarket featuring 118 onsite car parking spaces is due to be completed by mid next year.

Umina District Chamber of Commerce president Ms Sharon Martin said the new development would bring 150 full-time, part-time and casual employment positions to the area.

"Amended plans currently before Gosford Council show an attractive building which is tastefully and carefully designed to blend into the existing village facade, while at the same time delivering a refreshing clean and modern visual," Ms Martin said.

"Woolworths encourages the use of local trades where possible throughout the construction which is a welcome opportunity for local trades such as plumbing and electrical contractors, concrete and construction specialists as well as numerous other fixture and fit out contractors.

"Andrew Love, development manager with Woolworths Ltd, expressed an interest in having an open, informative and cooperative relationship with the Umina District Chamber of Commerce and the local community."

Press release, 18 Aug 2009 Sharon Martin, Umina District Chamber of Commerce