The first stage of a food and fuel hub has opened in a rapidly expanding community, with stage two of the project set to be completed later this year.
Stockland has announced that the EG Ampol Fuel and Convenience store has opened in Baringa, bringing a new one-stop destination for fuel, food and essentials to the Aura community.
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Located on Symonds Way, the service centre is located in the Aura Business Park near the recently extended Bells Creek Arterial Road.
Stage one of the site development, which opened yesterday, includes the fuel and convenience store, with an attached Oporto drive-through.
Stage two, which is expected to open before Christmas, will see the addition of a standalone Guzman y Gomez.
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Stockland Aura project director Josh Sondergeld said the new fuel and convenience store would help cater to the needs of the growing community.
“At Stockland, our priority is to keep residents well connected to schools, shops and transport links,” he said.
“We are pleased to see the fuel and convenience store now open, providing residents and the community with a place to refuel and pick up their last-minute essentials.”
EG Australia spokesperson Leo Pucar said the company was delighted to see the opening of the new service centre at Baringa come to fruition.
“Our EG locations have set a new standard for quality branded fuel, coffee and food, and we are thrilled to be bringing our compelling offer to the residents of Baringa,” he said.
“It is fantastic to see this modern and convenient offering become a reality. We can’t wait to open our doors to our customers as we are really looking forward to serving the community of Aura.”
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