Mid-year opening for Woolworths

The new Woolworths supermarket in West St, Umina, is expected to be completed mid-year, according to Woolworths development manager Mr Andrew Loveday.

Mr Loveday said work commenced on the site in August last year.

The remaining works included completion of structure and roof and the installation of services and internal fit-out.

He said no significant changes had been made to the plan or layout of the building since work commenced.

The new store is expected to provide around 150 full time, part time and casual jobs with staffing opportunities available in the preceding two months before the store is officially opened.

Mr Loveday said the best way for local residents to register their employment interest was via the Woolworths website with local advertising for staff closer to the time of opening.

He said the Woolworths petrol station which opened in September last year had received "positive feedback" from the community so far.

Clare Graham, 16 Feb 2010 Interviewee: Andrew Loveday, Woolworths Limited