A NEW supermarket for Korumburra is now one step closer following Council’s sale of a large parcel of land to Korriga Pty Ltd, who operates Michael’s IGA supermarkets.
The land parcel “which settled on June 30“ includes 155-156 Commercial Street, 1 King Street and 28 Victoria Street.
The sale will enable a new full-line supermarket to be built in Korumburra on the site of the old Korumburra Library, which will soon be located in the new Korumburra Community Hub’ currently running click and collect out of the Milpara Community House.
The sale has been several years in the making and the new supermarket is expected to be a welcome addition to the Korumburra commercial precinct.
The site was nominated as Council’s preferred location for a supermarket complex in the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, following significant community consultation.
A planning application for the supermarket has been granted and remains current.
South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jenni Keerie and Chief Executive Officer Kerryn Ellis, met with Michael Lorenz from Michael’s IGA on Saturday morning to celebrate the successful sale, bid farewell to the old library building and discuss the new beginnings for Korumburra.
Operations Manager Dom D’Agostino was on site explaining the layout of the new build and car park. The main entrance to the supermarket will be from the corner of King Street and Little Commercial Street with a car park to be formed between King Street, Victoria Street and Broughton Place.
Dom said being able to service the Korumburra community with a full-line
supermarket, well over 3200 square metres is something that ‘we’ve envisioned for quite a long time’.
“We originally purchased some of these properties back in 2017, so now having the final property purchase complete, it marks the beginning of a new era for Michael’s IGA.
“We’re in a good position in terms of drawing, we’re just waiting for Council’s approval for some amendments to the original permit and hope to begin works within the next six to eight weeks.”
“This is a big project,” Dom continued.
“There is a lot of dirt to be moved with the site cut from the top of the streetscape to come down four and a half metres, there is also a lot of earthworks to provide ample parking for customers.”
Dom confirmed the build will take approximately 14 months, with an additional eight to thirteen weeks for internal fit out.
Upon completion, Michael’s IGA will close its door to one store and move over to the new site, with opportunity for more local employment.
Shire CEO Kerryn Ellis said they are excited that this important milestone has been achieved.
“Council recognises that works still needs to occur to advance the site through to the development stage and will work with Mr Lorenz to help progress a new, full-line supermarket for Korumburra.”
