Plans revealed for three new stores near Bunnings, Harvey Norman and PETstock in Port Lincoln

Three new retail outlets have been proposed for a developing area of Port Lincoln in hopes of creating employment opportunities and pump up the local economy.

Three new retail stores destined for a developing area of Port Lincoln could create employment opportunities and pump up the local economy.

The bulk goods outlets have been proposed for the corner of Verron Terrace and St Andrews Terrace.

According to a report submitted to the State Government’s planning authority by Master Plan for Linkon Park, the land neighbours Bunnings, Harvey Norman and PETstock.

It also identifies existing roads would be used to access the new businesses.

The proposed site on St Andrews Tce and Verron Tce for three new bulky goods outlets. Picture: Master Plan

“The locality is commercial in nature and generally characterised by bulky goods outlets, light industry, heavy industry, service trade premise and retail outlets located on very large allotments,” the plan stated.

The total leasable floor space across the three stores area is 2,474 sqm and would requires an additional 62 carparking spaces to accommodate for demand.

Carparking and landscaping plans would coincide with the already established businesses.

Surrounding the development site is Mitre 10 and nearby rail yards to the north.

Artist impressions for three new stores in Port Lincoln. Picture: Master Plan

The proposal concludes that the erection of three bulky goods outlets complies with stormwater management; appropriately accommodates carparking and vehicle manoeuvring, loading and unloading; and will provide additional economic activity and employment opportunities to the local area.