The future of the Grantville’s long-awaited supermarket appears to be in another limbo with the business up for sale with a whopping price tag of $1,950,000.
The community has long campaigned for a supermarket in Grantville, with the development seeming like it was finally coming to fruition.
However, it had been plagued by ongoing issues with construction hampered due to COVID restrictions and lockdowns during 2021.
The business is listed on Commercial Real Estate, which states the supermarket and separate bottle shop (drive through) is scheduled for completion in March this year.
Commercial Real Estate states the projected turnover is circa $150K per week.
The ‘Grantville Needs a Supermarket’ group has been inundated with users commenting their disappointment and some speculating on the matter.
Bass Coast Shire Deputy Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead, said she was “devastated” for the community.
“They’ve been waiting so patiently and have been expressing their displeasure,” she said.
“But it’s private (development) and it has to go through all the planning requirements.
“I know there was some requirements by Regional Roads Victoria.
“I just wish we could find someone to open it because it will be a really successful business.”
She highlighted the issue dates back many years to when she was first running for council, as she had strongly backed the idea at the time.
However, Cr Halstead had some promising news.
“My understanding is that there is an application (supermarket) for across the road… I’m aware they’ve got (planning department) an application but again, it’s just a waiting game.
“Ultimately for council, they just want to see a good quality build and ensure that Grantville is getting what they deserve."
And much to the surprise of residents, the Coronet Bay General Store is also now for sale.
According to the general store, the decision was made due to ‘competing commitments’ and a prompt sale is ‘sought’.
