Steps towards new supermarket

The first steps towards the construction of another new supermarket in Umina have been announced, with shops in Trafalgar Ave being vacated to make room for the development.

Beachside Furniture proprietor Mr Lance Adams said he had been given notice to vacate his premises by Christmas.

He said he had known for years that the building would be knocked down for the construction of an Aldi supermarket, but he did not expect to be asked to vacate this year.

"We were expecting it next year but we have been asked to be out by December 24," said Mr Adams.

An Aldi spokesperson said that construction would begin soon on the new Umina store.

"We anticipate that the store will open late 2011 and will confirm a date in due course.

"We are looking forward to providing the Umina community with our products," said the spokesperson.

Beachside Furniture plans to re-open elsewhere on the Peninsula.

Kaitlin Watts, 17 Nov 2010 Interviewees: Lance Adams, Beachside Furniture Amanda Lavoipierre, Baldwin Boyle Group