Two McDonald’s restaurants on either side of the Wyong M1 “twin servos” will close permanently next month and in early 2024 respectively due to an expired lease agreement.
Ampol, which operates the 24-hour service stations, said it would upgrade the sites once McDonald’s had vacated them before new outlets moved in.
Central Coast Council recently approved $4.3M improvements at the northbound service centre including reconfiguration of the car parking area with an extra 27 spaces, the bus/truck parking area, demolition of the building now occupied by Oliver’s, a new dog park and extension of the single lane fast food drive-through to two lanes.
Ampol will also install three EV charging stations and two solar battery storage modules.
A statement from Ampol said upgrades would commence soon at its two service centres on the M1 to improve customer amenity.
“The refreshed sites will include AmpCharge EV charging bays, along with Ampol Foodary, Hungry Jack’s, Oliver’s and other quick service restaurants on both sides of the highway,” the statement said.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s said it was unfortunate that the restaurants at M1 North and M1 South would permanently close in mid-July and early 2024 respectively.
“While we are disappointed these restaurants are closing we are excited to be opening two new McDonald’s restaurants on the M1 at Cooranbong, north of Morisset, in 2024,” the spokesperson said.
“We look forward to continuing to be part of the local community and serving our iconic Macca’s menu at our nearby restaurants in Anzac Rd, Wyong and at Morisset and then from our exciting new restaurants in 2024.”
Sue Murray