Residents in Warnervale’s newer housing estates will be asked to petition Woolworths to fulfil its promise to develop a shopping centre in the burgeoning residential area.
State Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, said it was time to ramp up the pressure on Woolworths to deliver on its promise to develop a retail presence in Warnervale.
“I will be writing to residents to petition Woolworths to put Warnervale at the top of its list for future retail developments on the Central Coast, instead of at the bottom of its list,” Mr Harris said.
“The area has been waiting for its Woolworths retail centre since 2007, but since then, another 4,000 people have moved into the area, purchasing homes on the basis of promised retail and infrastructure,” he said.
“Urban Growth has also confirmed that it has sold its land at Warnervale, so there will be at least another 130 houses on top of what is already there.”
Central Coast Council has also reported being in the final phases of negotiations with proponents interested in buying and developing Council-owned land in the area, also touted for residential development.
Source:
Interview,
Apr 21
David Harris, Member for Wyong
Jackie Pearson, journalist